I know it's just a difference in viscosity, that the 20 has the lower viscosity, and I also know it's Spring and getting pretty warm, but I paid $40 for a 5 quart jug of full synthetic and I threw the receipt away. Lol.

 

should be fine, the next generation accords call for that anyway...mostly due to tight engine tolerances and increased fuel economy.

 

Thanks! Changing it today.

 

Okay, so I'm noticing that a very slight amount of oil is leaking from the oil plug. I can't get it to completely stop. I tightened the plug as much as I could with my 3/8" ratchet, but it still does it (just not AS much). To give you an idea of how much it leaks, it takes hours for two little drops to come out.

What could cause this?

 

When's the last time that you changed the drain plug washer? I have had a couple of cars that the drain plug washer gets old and the slightest bit deformed and I get exactly what you are getting now.

 

Well, I don't know when it was changed last, because I just got the car a couple of weeks ago. It wasn't leaking before I changed the oil, that's for sure.

I didn't change the washer. Maybe I should do that.

 

99% of the time that's the problem...

 

I'll go home tonight and lay something under the oil pan and see if it's still leaking. If so, I'll order a new washer or drain plug, whichever. I can't remember if the washer comes off of this one or not, but a new drain plug with washer is only $5.

 

You can buy just the washer at a parts store. Check an online parts store website, to see what they have. I know some places have plastic or gasket material washers, so I would ask for the OEM style, which I think is soft aluminum. Don't try to screw the drain bolt in too tight, or you could strip the threads in the pan.

 

Will do. And I don't think I put it on too tight. It was a short 3/8" drive ratchet at an awkward angle because I didn't jack the car up. Unless I don't know my own strength, it should be alright.