I Just purchased a 2014 Accord with the v6. I used to have a 2010 with v6. The new one says use 0-20 weight motor oil. The old one said 5-20 oil. I don't even know where to buy 0-20. Will 5-20 work? Is there that much difference?

 

Unless you are heavily into fuel mileage, I think 5w-20 is just fine. Your owner's manual should have it as an acceptable oil.

 

0W-20 is the recommended oil listed for the 2013/14 Accords.

Currently, 0W-20 is only available in synthetic. Walmart and many other parts stores stock Mobil 1 0W-20. There are other brands of 0W-20 available.

 

As a general rule, 5W-20 can be had as either conventional or synthetic oil, as far as I know, all 0W-20 offerings are synthetic only. Regarding fuel economy, there will be zero difference in fuel economy when comparing the identical engine running on either oil.

 

5w-20 is perfectly fine for you're car, it would actually be better .

 

Nonsense; 0W-20 is superior in every respect to 5W-20.

 

If Honda engineers thought it was OK to use 5w-20 they would have included it as a choice, but they didn't. Use the 0w-20. I haven't had any trouble finding it and I think the cost is the same. I have about ten quarts of 5w-20 Mobile 1 on the shelf, I'm not putting it in the Honda.

 

Do you also believe volkswagen? 0w-20 was introduced to meet new stricter emission requirements set by Government. Ever wonder why all these k motors leaks oil? Maybe because they need a thicker oil? Don't take my word for it though, do the research. Don't want a long winded argument, so ill say yes 0w-20 is superior for emission and Honda and environment, but is it best for these leaking motors or people? NO.

 

Seriously?

Dude, get a clue, 0W-20 and 5W-20 have the same viscosity at operating temperature, the only difference, from a viscosity perspective, is that 0W-20 pumps up quicker than 5W-20 following a cold start, hence it is superior.

From a fuel economy and oil leakage perspective, there is no difference.

 

Viscosity means "in the state of being thick" so......if you say it pumps up quicker then no its not the "same viscosity" right? Also if it pumps up quicker then unfortunately you are wrong as far as oil leakeage and fuel economy is concerned as well. Look don't want to argue all day, you want to buy the whole 0w is better that's ok, no harm , but for those leaking oil , thinner oil really doesn't make sense at all. My opinion based on 40plus years with all Honda cars. Thank you, have a great day.