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Best Engine Oil

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#1 ·
I have CRV 98 Auto 2000cc and 100K driven.
May I know which engine oil is best? and which grade among them could be used 10w-40 or 5W-30 ?
 
#2 ·
10w30 if you only drive in 32°+ environments. 5w30 for all temperatures.

That is Honda's recommendation. Do not use any other weight of oil.

Conventional vs. high mileage vs. synthetic, and brand vs. brand is a debate that has been seen here many times. There are valid advantages and disadvantages to all of these options.

Do not experiment with different weights of oil. You'll only wear your engine out.
 
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Yes, 5W-30 is what you want. We get temperatures that range from the middle teens to 100 degrees plus here and 5W-30 has worked well all year round.

We use Mobil 1 High Mileage synthetic in both our ‘98’s and are very pleased but any quality 5W-30 is fine including Honda’s brand but it’s a matter of cost or preference.

It’s possible but I doubt your oil is causing your overheating problem. Check your thermostat and your cooling system. I had a overheating problem traveling in 100+ temperatures and solved it just by switching to Honda’s brand of coolant which I recommend highly.

Good luck!
 
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