obitobe:

every engine has it specification and the rating(octane rating) of oil which you are to use for servicing the car.now check the manual of your car for the specify oil ratings to be used,if you derivate sharply from that it might affect your car but if the ratings is in the same range you do not have to worry.

triaophant:

To the poster, I do not think that the change of oil is the problem except perharps you fell into the hands of dubious auto mechanics who use refilled engine oil if you are not too observant to service customers cars. These refilled engine oil are mostly expired and they purchase such engine oil and refill it with smaller cans and containers which they sell to unsuspecting members of the public. As for your change of engine oil, though not all that advisable, it cannot radically alter the performance of your engine. I changed over from Oando to AP VISCO 2000 for over a year now on my Benz car and I can attest that the engine performance has been excellent. As a matter of fact, that engine oil is designed for cars such as Rover, BMW, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Peugeot, Jaguar, Volvo, Volkswagen, Fiat, SAAB, All JAPANESE and KOREAN cars. So you can see that your Honda falls within the cars that the AP VISCO 2000 is designed for. It has the following SPECIFICATIONS:SAE 20W 50 SJ/CH4, ACEA A3-98, E-96, MB228.1, 229.1, JASO DX-1. It is a low friction premium quality Motor oil formulated to handle all stress levels in modern petrol and diesel engines. It provides superb control over deposits, wear, oxidation, rust and corrosion. It has an ultimate engine protection, improves engine cleanliness, stop-start and extreme driving conditions, increases power output, reduces fuel consumption and enhances easy cold start. BUT MY ADVICE IS THAT NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO SERVICE YOUR CAR, DRIVE TO ANY AP STATION AND BUY JUST TWO 4 LITRES CANS OF THE ENGINE OIL BY YOURSELF AND TAKE IT TO YOUR MECHANIC. Check also whether your engine seatings are ok, check your motor fan and fan belt and see if it is wobbling, finally have a look at your wheel alignment.

triaophant:

To the poster, I do not think that the change of oil is the problem except perharps you fell into the hands of dubious auto mechanics who use refilled engine oil if you are not too observant to service customers cars. These refilled engine oil are mostly expired and they purchase such engine oil and refill it with smaller cans and containers which they sell to unsuspecting members of the public. As for your change of engine oil, though not all that advisable, it cannot radically alter the performance of your engine. I changed over from Oando to AP VISCO 2000 for over a year now on my Benz car and I can attest that the engine performance has been excellent. As a matter of fact, that engine oil is designed for cars such as Rover, BMW, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Peugeot, Jaguar, Volvo, Volkswagen, Fiat, SAAB, All JAPANESE and KOREAN cars. So you can see that your Honda falls within the cars that the AP VISCO 2000 is designed for. It has the following SPECIFICATIONS:SAE 20W 50 SJ/CH4, ACEA A3-98, E-96, MB228.1, 229.1, JASO DX-1. It is a low friction premium quality Motor oil formulated to handle all stress levels in modern petrol and diesel engines. It provides superb control over deposits, wear, oxidation, rust and corrosion. It has an ultimate engine protection, improves engine cleanliness, stop-start and extreme driving conditions, increases power output, reduces fuel consumption and enhances easy cold start. BUT MY ADVICE IS THAT NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO SERVICE YOUR CAR, DRIVE TO ANY AP STATION AND BUY JUST TWO 4 LITRES CANS OF THE ENGINE OIL BY YOURSELF AND TAKE IT TO YOUR MECHANIC. Check also whether your engine seatings are ok, check your motor fan and fan belt and see if it is wobbling, finally have a look at your wheel alignment.

Ivvie:


No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This isn't real. If you put 20W50 in a Honda (whatever year) you will do serious damage to the engine. 20W 50 is thicker and densed. It's kinematic velocity is different and weight loss as well. It wouldn't lubricate the entire engine and you will damage your oil pump and clog the screen. Before the damage to the oil pump, the car rides hard and pulls sluggishly. Remember, oil in a vehicle in terms of combustion is a controlled burn. The oil 20W 50 is for heavy duty trucks (biased towards diesel). That is the grade you put in a Ford F250/F350 or race cars.

Whatever Visco 2000 is, I cannot tell you but oil is classified as Multi Grade. Honda uses SAE 5W -30 in the Fall/Spring (Winter) and SAE 10W - 30 in the Summer and have to be energy conserving API II (I think). Same as Toyota and 6 cylinder Lexus models. If Visco 2000 is used for heavy truck and vehicle, then I must submit to you that the practice is done in ignorance.

Using European vehicles (Jag, Volvo, BMW) as a yard stick to the Honda is simply off. Those vehicles use European formula which is SAE 0W - 40 all year and mostly use synthetic because they run hotter. In some cases, SAE 5W-40. This grade is heavier to the manufacturers recommendations for the Honda. For newer BMW's, it uses the BMW oil (which is a proprietory Mobil1 Adv SuperSyn).


Keep in mind, you can mix 5w-30 with 0w-30 but not 5w-30 with 5w-40. They act different at different engine temperatures and engine motion and lubricate differently. One is denser than the other and both don't mix. You get hap-hazard lubrication. Some people go the extra mile of putting additives.


Caution: Never use oil without the "SAE" logo or ID on it. It is just not certified.

Ivvie:


What you've said is inconsistent with the properties of the recommended engine oil. The bronze colour you see is more like a die sort of like an activator. Royal Purple Oil is purple in colour. Heat in energy causes it to turn deep brown or tan brown and black when completely burnt. The purpose of engine oil is to lubricate, reduce wear, cool and clean. It is impossible for your engine after operation not to get dirty. If your oil still looks as unused when replacement is due, it means you either never used the vehicle or a solution other than engine oil designed for a higher heat index was used.

I can see where you are coming from.

Go through Fotodaddy's comment.

Carlosein:

i may have to agree with triaophant for the reason that last year november i serviced my car (mitsubishi gallant) and used AP VISCO 2000 oil which i bought myself from a reputable dealer in isolo. everytime i check the oil, it surprises me that the colour hasn't changed much unlike previous ones i used and the engine runs better. i have decided to stick with V-2000 and to always buy myself. am even changing the oil soon and may probably do it myself.

Ivvie:


No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This isn't real. If you put 20W50 in a Honda (whatever year) you will do serious damage to the engine. 20W 50 is thicker and densed. It's kinematic velocity is different and weight loss as well. It wouldn't lubricate the entire engine and you will damage your oil pump and clog the screen. Before the damage to the oil pump, the car rides hard and pulls sluggishly. Remember, oil in a vehicle in terms of combustion is a controlled burn. The oil 20W 50 is for heavy duty trucks (biased towards diesel). That is the grade you put in a Ford F250/F350 or race cars.

Whatever Visco 2000 is, I cannot tell you but oil is classified as Multi Grade. Honda uses SAE 5W -30 in the Fall/Spring (Winter) and SAE 10W - 30 in the Summer and have to be energy conserving API II (I think). Same as Toyota and 6 cylinder Lexus models. If Visco 2000 is used for heavy truck and vehicle, then I must submit to you that the practice is done in ignorance.

Using European vehicles (Jag, Volvo, BMW) as a yard stick to the Honda is simply off. Those vehicles use European formula which is SAE 0W - 40 all year and mostly use synthetic because they run hotter. In some cases, SAE 5W-40. This grade is heavier to the manufacturers recommendations for the Honda. For newer BMW's, it uses the BMW oil (which is a proprietory Mobil1 Adv SuperSyn).


Keep in mind, you can mix 5w-30 with 0w-30 but not 5w-30 with 5w-40. They act different at different engine temperatures and engine motion and lubricate differently. One is denser than the other and both don't mix. You get hap-hazard lubrication. Some people go the extra mile of putting additives.


Caution: Never use oil without the "SAE" logo or ID on it. It is just not certified.

salsera:

Ivvie may have made some points

But using 5w/30 in Nigeria? I disagree


and saying 20w/50 is biased towards diesel- nna bros abeg be careful o

We may have to start backing up our facts with confirmed additive manufacturer literature

The most important thing is to change your oil regularly (every 3 months or use mileage) and make sure you change your oil filter too, otherwise the purpose is defeated!