Here is a small copy and paste from Acura's latest Service News pdf.
A Few Words About 0W-20
Engine Oil
Without a doubt, oil plays a major part when it comes
to an engine’s performance and health. 0W-20
engine oil is fast becoming the recommended service
fill for many automakers, replacing the ever-popular
5W-20. Why? Because in engines designed for its
use, it provides superior starting performance and
fuel economy without the risk of premature engine
wear.
Engine wear typically happens when you start the
engine cold and it’s warming up, so it’s really
important for the engine oil to get to work right away.
0W-20 is a very low-viscosity oil that’s specially
formulated to quickly reach critical engine
components when the engine is started. It also
helps the engine use less fuel. The zero in 0W-20
doesn’t mean zero viscosity; it means superior
low-temperature performance.
Acura has been developing and testing engines for
a number of years now with the expectation that
someday 0W-20 would become the oil of choice. Just
so you know, we’re coming out soon with a job aid
that shows which current Acura engines using 5W-20
can also use 0W-20. With that job aid, your
dealership will enjoy more servicing and stocking
flexibility.
Source: http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/B100100.PDF
A Few Words About 0W-20
Engine Oil
Without a doubt, oil plays a major part when it comes
to an engine’s performance and health. 0W-20
engine oil is fast becoming the recommended service
fill for many automakers, replacing the ever-popular
5W-20. Why? Because in engines designed for its
use, it provides superior starting performance and
fuel economy without the risk of premature engine
wear.
Engine wear typically happens when you start the
engine cold and it’s warming up, so it’s really
important for the engine oil to get to work right away.
0W-20 is a very low-viscosity oil that’s specially
formulated to quickly reach critical engine
components when the engine is started. It also
helps the engine use less fuel. The zero in 0W-20
doesn’t mean zero viscosity; it means superior
low-temperature performance.
Acura has been developing and testing engines for
a number of years now with the expectation that
someday 0W-20 would become the oil of choice. Just
so you know, we’re coming out soon with a job aid
that shows which current Acura engines using 5W-20
can also use 0W-20. With that job aid, your
dealership will enjoy more servicing and stocking
flexibility.
Source: http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/B100100.PDF
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