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Old Dec 25, 2022 | 02:50 PM
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Recently bought 2010 6MT coupe. Manual says 5 - 30 oil. Doesn't say synthetic. 1) Should I use synthetic? If so, how often between changes? 2) Got 122K miles on it. Runs great. Doesn't leak. BUT should I look into using 'high mileage' oil? Should I expect oil leaks in near future (mileagewise)? 3) Is there any preventive maintenance specifically for oil leaks?

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Old Dec 26, 2022 | 05:13 AM
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Yes, use synthetic, don't worry about oil leaks; that's an old wives tale.
 

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Old Dec 26, 2022 | 11:48 PM
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The recommended oil viscosity is 5W-20.

https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...0/E01010OM.PDF
 
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