WHat will happen if you use the oil for the Si on a R-18?

Civic Pride · 12-16-2006, 08:19 PM

I got my oil change today for the first time and am just wondering what will happen if there was a mistake and they use the wroung oil on the engine?

Not that i have the wroung oil on my car, but i honestly don't know lol, any signs will happen if the proper oil is not use?Dealer ship guys are kind of

and might not know the difference between Si's and regular civics.

thanks for your help in advance..

**CaliGuy** · 12-16-2006, 08:32 PM

Your car will self destruct!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

j/k....it'll be fine if they did...

***Special Ringpop*** · 12-16-2006, 08:44 PM

Wow, is this weird. They put 5W-20 in my Si on my first oil change, not like the 5W-30 they're required to lol.

Weird.

It shouldn't do anything negative. From what I read, 5W-20 gets slightly better gas mileage, and is less thick than 5W-30. I hear they use 30 for Si's because it provides stronger protection because of the high revving nature of the car, or something.

victor · 12-17-2006, 02:44 AM

Same happend to me, they put mobil on 5/30w on my R18

***pogi666ako*** · 12-17-2006, 04:16 AM

That's why I buy my own oil

pengful · 12-17-2006, 04:21 AM

Errr.... was there a distinction between engine oil used on the 2.0 and the 1.8? I thought engine oil is just engine oil.

Not trying to give a "smart" answer but I think you should not worry a thing.

Torredo · 12-17-2006, 04:29 AM

your engine will literly catch fire now man!! LMAO! j/k

WOnt do jackshit!

CHiLD · 12-17-2006, 05:26 AM

if you put it in.....you'll be driving around for months wondering if something will happen....beyond that, nothing

Torredo · 12-17-2006, 05:30 AM

its all about Viscosity.

Heat & cold pending...
If you run a thick oil in the winter, it will be hard to start and to thin of
oil in summer will increase the chance of engine premature failiure.

CHiLD · 12-17-2006, 05:37 AM

the difference between the two oils isn't that much, he wont even notice a dfference.

Torredo · 12-17-2006, 05:41 AM

^^^ Yuppers!!

Kakashi · 12-17-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHiLD

the difference between the two oils isn't that much, he wont even notice a dfference.

Depends on operating conditions, and how hard you push the car.

You better bet theres one hell of a difference between 5w20 an 5w30 on a 110 degree day and youve been pushing the motor for 3 hours.

For average daily driving, i wouldnt worry.

xinsungx · 12-17-2006, 04:52 PM

You'll get a +57 hp gain.

Rpm2 · 12-17-2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xinsungx

You'll get a +57 hp gain.

I have also heard this will happen. Everyone will save thousands on engine mods if they find out so don't tell anyone.

si_civic · 12-17-2006, 11:26 PM

Honestly, 5w20 vs 5w30 isn't much of a difference.

TSX forum excerpt:
I have searched through many posts, and although oil has been discussed ad nauseum, I didn't find any specific reference to my question/concern. If I missed anything in my searches, I apologize.

I had my oil changed on Saturday, June 18 at the dealership during its maintenance check. They put 5w20 in my engine. I have always put 5w30 in for an oil change since I bought it new, per the owners manual and the permanent stamp on the oil cap.

I called the dealership today to inquire what was placed in my engine because the invoice stated 5w20 and the windshield sticker stated 5w30. They responded that without any doubt 5w20 was used because "about a year ago, Honda revised the recommended oil to be 5w20". I asked why I was never notified or (laughingly) sent a new oil cap. I think I made them mad so they referred me to Acuracare.

I called Acuracare. They too stated that Honda revised the recommended oil to be 5w20. They stated you could still use 5w30 because they "realize not all independent service stations carry 5w20" and that "5w30 will provide an acceptable level of protection". I then asked if by using the word "acceptable" with 5w30 meant that 5w20 is being recommended because it's better for the TSX engine -- and I essentially received the "Honda now recommends that 5w20 be used".

So what's the deal? Anyone have any insight? I don't mind using the 5w20; I just wish I was told before through some means -- email, postcard, dealership printed invoice notice, etc. If I hadn't noticed it on the invoice I wouldn't have even asked, particularly since the windshield sticker stated they put in 5w30! I guess I'll start using the 5w20 if Honda is now guiding their dealership network to use it.

I don't post a lot in the forums, but I do read all the posts regularly. Thanks to everyone for the information, guidance and sharing of experiences.

12-16-2006, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Civic Pride Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brownsville,TN Age: 22 Posts: 3,316 iTrader: 5 / 100%	WHat will happen if you use the oil for the Si on a R-18? I got my oil change today for the first time and am just wondering what will happen if there was a mistake and they use the wroung oil on the engine? Not that i have the wroung oil on my car, but i honestly don't know lol, any signs will happen if the proper oil is not use?Dealer ship guys are kind of and might not know the difference between Si's and regular civics. thanks for your help in advance..

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*Special Ringpop* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 21 Posts: 6,595 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow, is this weird. They put 5W-20 in my Si on my first oil change, not like the 5W-30 they're required to lol. Weird. It shouldn't do anything negative. From what I read, 5W-20 gets slightly better gas mileage, and is less thick than 5W-30. I hear they use 30 for Si's because it provides stronger protection because of the high revving nature of the car, or something.

12-17-2006, 02:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
victor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 475 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Same happend to me, they put mobil on 5/30w on my R18

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pengful Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 306 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Errr.... was there a distinction between engine oil used on the 2.0 and the 1.8? I thought engine oil is just engine oil. Not trying to give a "smart" answer but I think you should not worry a thing.

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Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,160 iTrader: 0 / 0%	your engine will literly catch fire now man!! LMAO! j/k WOnt do jackshit!

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CHiLD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Age: 25 Posts: 200 Kerry iTrader: 0 / 0%	if you put it in.....you'll be driving around for months wondering if something will happen....beyond that, nothing

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Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,160 iTrader: 0 / 0%	its all about Viscosity. Heat & cold pending... If you run a thick oil in the winter, it will be hard to start and to thin of oil in summer will increase the chance of engine premature failiure.

12-17-2006, 05:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
CHiLD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Age: 25 Posts: 200 Kerry iTrader: 0 / 0%	the difference between the two oils isn't that much, he wont even notice a dfference.

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Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,160 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^ Yuppers!!

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xinsungx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You'll get a +57 hp gain.

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si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	Honestly, 5w20 vs 5w30 isn't much of a difference. TSX forum excerpt: I have searched through many posts, and although oil has been discussed ad nauseum, I didn't find any specific reference to my question/concern. If I missed anything in my searches, I apologize. I had my oil changed on Saturday, June 18 at the dealership during its maintenance check. They put 5w20 in my engine. I have always put 5w30 in for an oil change since I bought it new, per the owners manual and the permanent stamp on the oil cap. I called the dealership today to inquire what was placed in my engine because the invoice stated 5w20 and the windshield sticker stated 5w30. They responded that without any doubt 5w20 was used because "about a year ago, Honda revised the recommended oil to be 5w20". I asked why I was never notified or (laughingly) sent a new oil cap. I think I made them mad so they referred me to Acuracare. I called Acuracare. They too stated that Honda revised the recommended oil to be 5w20. They stated you could still use 5w30 because they "realize not all independent service stations carry 5w20" and that "5w30 will provide an acceptable level of protection". I then asked if by using the word "acceptable" with 5w30 meant that 5w20 is being recommended because it's better for the TSX engine -- and I essentially received the "Honda now recommends that 5w20 be used". So what's the deal? Anyone have any insight? I don't mind using the 5w20; I just wish I was told before through some means -- email, postcard, dealership printed invoice notice, etc. If I hadn't noticed it on the invoice I wouldn't have even asked, particularly since the windshield sticker stated they put in 5w30! I guess I'll start using the 5w20 if Honda is now guiding their dealership network to use it. I don't post a lot in the forums, but I do read all the posts regularly. Thanks to everyone for the information, guidance and sharing of experiences.