I've been getting my oil changed at the Honda dealer for the past couple of years because I was leasing my Hondas. However, after returning my last lease in 2013, we decided to buy a used 2010 Accord that had just come off lease (still leasing our Odyssey).
I had a couple of "free" oil changes after I bought it and just kept going to them because it was easier. Now, since I will be keeping this car, I want to get back to working on my car and do my own changes.
I have the 2.4 4cyl engine with just over 55k miles on it (it had 19k when I bought it in 2013). Honda specs 0w-20 oil. The dealer said they always use Honda 0w-20 synthetic blend when doing changes. I live in NY and do a lot of stop and go driving. I would say 75% stop-n-go & 25% highway. We are getting into Summer and the temps can average around the mid 80's. Our winters vary and can be very cold.
Based on my conditions which oil would be best? I want to use full synthetic from here on. I used to use Valvoline Synpower in my Durango and liked it, however, I'm open to using another brand.
Also, is the oil % meter a reliable measurement with regard to when I should change the oil? I was told it only goes by engine RPMs and doesn't actually analyze the oil.
Thanks for the help!
I had a couple of "free" oil changes after I bought it and just kept going to them because it was easier. Now, since I will be keeping this car, I want to get back to working on my car and do my own changes.
I have the 2.4 4cyl engine with just over 55k miles on it (it had 19k when I bought it in 2013). Honda specs 0w-20 oil. The dealer said they always use Honda 0w-20 synthetic blend when doing changes. I live in NY and do a lot of stop and go driving. I would say 75% stop-n-go & 25% highway. We are getting into Summer and the temps can average around the mid 80's. Our winters vary and can be very cold.
Based on my conditions which oil would be best? I want to use full synthetic from here on. I used to use Valvoline Synpower in my Durango and liked it, however, I'm open to using another brand.
Also, is the oil % meter a reliable measurement with regard to when I should change the oil? I was told it only goes by engine RPMs and doesn't actually analyze the oil.
Thanks for the help!