Just bought an 2004 Acura MDX with 180 000KM on it. What would be some good oil to put in it. Is it safe to go synthetic?
Oil for Acura MDX
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Of course it's safe to go synthetic! What does the owner's manual say for viscosity?
Of course. I'm not sure if that's a 5-30 or 5-20 recommendation, the engine would be identical just the manual would be different. In your climate really any synthetic 5-20 would do well, with a 5000~7500 OCI.
More importantly, has the timing belt been replaced?
More importantly, has the timing belt been replaced?
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Even though not turbo, Id probabld look for an HTO-06 oil.
I am pretty sure it is 5W20. Use PP because guys over at the MDX seem to recommend it a lot.
The recomended oil is 5W20 and yes the timing has just been changed by the previous owner. Maybe i'll give PP a try, so PP 5w20 would be ok?
The engine calls for 5W-20. I have used Mobil 1 0W-20, Pennzoil Platinum 5W-20, and Pennzoil Ultra 5W-20 in mine and they've all run real nice in it. I think the Ultra 5W-20 was the quietest, but all have been very quiet in it.
I don't think any motor oils in the 5W-20 grade have HTO-06 certification; that's a 5W-30 thing only I believe.
I don't think any motor oils in the 5W-20 grade have HTO-06 certification; that's a 5W-30 thing only I believe.
The Honda 0w20 is worth considering too, depending on the dealers near you.
dealer is about an hour drive from my place, so will be going with something else
What about hight milleage oil, is that any good?
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What about hight milleage oil, is that any good?
I think it's fine to use. If you don't have any leaks, there may not be much to gain from it. The Honda J35 engine seems to love light oils, and high mileage oils are often on the heavier side of the scale for any given grade, and sometimes have constituents that are not optimal for fuel economy.
If you don't have any oil leaks or oil consumption issues, I probably would stick to oils other than high mileage oils.
What about hight milleage oil, is that any good?
I think it's fine to use. If you don't have any leaks, there may not be much to gain from it. The Honda J35 engine seems to love light oils, and high mileage oils are often on the heavier side of the scale for any given grade, and sometimes have constituents that are not optimal for fuel economy.
If you don't have any oil leaks or oil consumption issues, I probably would stick to oils other than high mileage oils.
PP 5w30 works very well in my J35 (TL Type S) similar to your motor.
I'd go for the 5w30 over 5w20.
I'd go for the 5w30 over 5w20.
You could also go with Maxlife HM 5W20 which is a heavy 5W20 and does help with preventing/helping leaks, cleaning, and a very good add pack...
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