Originally Posted By: Hootbro
Originally Posted By: SF0059
Honda is notoriously difficult with warranties when it comes to fluid. If you ever have an engine issue you may have to PROVIDE RECEIPTS for your oil changes. That should show the required 0W-20.
Yes, it is safe to use. Yes, for those of us in the know the differences are minimal. However, 5W-20 is not approved by Honda and would easily give them an out to warrantying engine issues. For as cheap as oil is, to me it isn't worth the gamble, especially with the VCM engines our Odyssey's have. This isn't "fear mongering" as stated above, it is simply being smart and protecting your investment.
On the same token, Honda just cannot deny warranty because incorrect weight was used, they have to prove the incorrect weight caused a oil related failure.
While that is true, in practice all they have to do is say no and then you are stuck putting pressure on them and perhaps getting it to court... I'll wager Honda has more lawyers on the payroll than the average consumer.
I simply don't understand why anyone would risk (no matter how small the risk) that aggravation over less than $100.00 with of oil.