The 02 MDX calls for 5w30 and right now I have PP 5w30 in it, should I stay with PP or switch to something else? Also would running 5w20 be a better choice, I live in Anchorage, Alaska(winter is -5F to 36F and summer is 40F to 86F)
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I would stick with what you are doing. The PP 5w30 can handle a lot colder temps than -5F.
If your daily trips are mostly less than 10 miles each way, then 5W20 will be better, at least in winter.
How about a 0W-20 or a 0-W30?
I would consider a 0w30 but they dont have the M1 0w30 at my wally world, but would PP 5w20 be good for the MDX.
I also heard that PP 5w20 will give me better MPG(Right now Im getting 13MPG instead the actual 17MPG city I am suppose to get)
I also heard that PP 5w20 will give me better MPG(Right now Im getting 13MPG instead the actual 17MPG city I am suppose to get)
What is your average daily trips ? Less than 10 miles, between 10 and 20 miles or more than 20 miles ?
10 to 20 miles
Can you get 0W-20 M1?
Yes but its 6.99 a quart
Ted, try the 5W-20 and if you have no consumption problems go ahead and use it. I would go back to 5w30 in the summer. The only reason I say this is because I don't believe Acura recommended 5W-20 for your car.
At first they recommended 5w30 then I think by 04 or 05 they speced the 3.5L MDX to 5w20 for some reason
anybody?
0w-20 or 5w-20 would probably work fine in that engine.
Are you sure the fuel economy drop isn't caused by the cold temperatures?
Are you sure the fuel economy drop isn't caused by the cold temperatures?
could be but during summer i get 16.3 MPG when i should get 17 or 18
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could be but during summer i get 16.3 MPG when i should get 17 or 18
Could it be your driving style? Do you have a moderate to heavy foot?
How many miles on the vehicle?
could be but during summer i get 16.3 MPG when i should get 17 or 18
Could it be your driving style? Do you have a moderate to heavy foot?
How many miles on the vehicle?
Don't think I drive hard, I usually keep my RPMS under 2 1/2 and never over 3.
I have 100718 miles right now
I have 100718 miles right now
Originally Posted By: TedSexington
At first they recommended 5w30 then I think by 04 or 05 they speced the 3.5L MDX to 5w20 for some reason
Its probally to improve there "overall" fleet MPG (CAFE requirments).
Either oil weight will work GREAT.
Whatever your oil cap says, I would normally recommend.
At first they recommended 5w30 then I think by 04 or 05 they speced the 3.5L MDX to 5w20 for some reason
Its probally to improve there "overall" fleet MPG (CAFE requirments).
Either oil weight will work GREAT.
Whatever your oil cap says, I would normally recommend.
Originally Posted By: TedSexington
Don't think I drive hard, I usually keep my RPMS under 2 1/2 and never over 3.
I have 100718 miles right now
It's due for the 105k service soon.
Timing Belt, Timing Belt Hydraulic Tensioner (not required, but very common to be found leaking, so I'd definitely replace it), water pump, drive belt, spark plugs and coolant. Then, the spark plugs should be replaced and the valves need to be adjusted. Total price should be between $1200 to $1600.
Anyway, the new plugs and the valve adjustment should help your fuel economy. The valves are known to get tighter (not looser, which is why the adjust only if noisy recommendation is bunk) so you won't notice it. Once you have the 105k service done, that should help your fuel economy some. Maybe not 3-4 mpg, but definitely some.
Don't think I drive hard, I usually keep my RPMS under 2 1/2 and never over 3.
I have 100718 miles right now
It's due for the 105k service soon.
Timing Belt, Timing Belt Hydraulic Tensioner (not required, but very common to be found leaking, so I'd definitely replace it), water pump, drive belt, spark plugs and coolant. Then, the spark plugs should be replaced and the valves need to be adjusted. Total price should be between $1200 to $1600.
Anyway, the new plugs and the valve adjustment should help your fuel economy. The valves are known to get tighter (not looser, which is why the adjust only if noisy recommendation is bunk) so you won't notice it. Once you have the 105k service done, that should help your fuel economy some. Maybe not 3-4 mpg, but definitely some.
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