Check out this dipstick.

[JGmazda]

No Offense... but this post should win "most inconsequential post of the month" or something.

Am I missing something here?? The oil level is clearly marked "between" the two Full/Add holes. Right? So what's the problem?

Add 1/4-1/2 quart and bring it to full. Done!!!

I have no idea why you want to switch to a non-spec oil. none.

IMHO... you're making an issue out of nothing. Sorry to be blunt.

 

[Hounds]

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
. . . The 0W-20 grade is intended for "severe driving conditions". In fact I've run the Honda 0W-20 in my track car that's spec's for 5W-50 with good results:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2828484#Post2828484
. . . .

I agree with your conclusions, but WRT your running 0W-20 weight oil in your track car, if memory serves your Ford-engined Caterham has an oil cooler sufficient for a CAT diesel

, and thus your oil temperature rarely exceeds 190F, correct? The OP's CR-V will routinely see oil temperatures in excess of 210F by design. Still, Honda's housebrand 0W-20 is fine.

 

[FordTrucks71]

If it did use over half a qt during break in the oil viscosity change wont make any difference this isnt by any means a high rpm high performance machine..0w20 should already be full synthetic which is better at alleviating engine oil use. I wouldnt be happy at all..my last 2 new vehicles 11 Ford Edge & recently acquired 2013 Ford Edge did not use ANY oil during break in at least not dicernable on dip stick and I check once per wk!!

 

[bigt61]

PP 0W-20 has a good NOACK - FWIW. The whole thing seems a bit OCD for a company car. Just keep it maintained and worry about important stuff.

 

[Trav]

It sounds like normal break in consumption. It will probably appear to do better with the 5w20 but IMHO it would be a false assumption to believe it slowed/stopped the consumption which should slow/stop regardless as the engine breaks in.