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Old 01-31-2014, 02:52 AM
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Is 5w-40 any good for using in the UK?
Old 01-31-2014, 03:28 AM
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That's the recommended viscosity here in Sweden so should be good for UK also
Edit: You shouldn't post these oil topics in this part of the forum btw, probably better of in Under the Hood.
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Read this:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/

Wherever you live really does not affect the kind of oil you use. HOW you drive the car can.
A big issue is start up wear. A "0"W-XX is the best out there for that. Once the oil warms up to operating temp, say a 30, they are all the same viscosity. I use Mobil! 0-30 and I am in a warmer (for start up) climate.
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All of my 5 cars listed below have used Amsoil since 1st Oil Change....a combined total of 457k miles AND 50 years of combined service.

03S2k,02Z06 & 96GST use 0w30 while the 02CRV and 13EXV use 0w20.

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I've been using Honda recommended 10-30

So you guys recommend 0-30?
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Originally Posted by Grip Hrd
I've been using Honda recommended 10-30

So you guys recommend 0-30?
Yes. Best quality you can get. Synthetic is better than Dino.
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