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Engine oil – HONDA 2000 Insight - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Engine Oil

The oil container may also display

the API Certification seal. Make sure

it says "For Gasoline Engines."

API CERTIFICATION SEAL

The SAE numbers tell you the oil's

viscosity or weight. Select the oil for

your car according to this chart.

An oil with a viscosity of 0W-20 is

preferred for optimum fuel economy

and year-round protection in your

Honda. A 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil may be

used if OW-20 is not available.

Synthetic Oil

You may use a synthetic motor oil if

it meets the same requirements as

the specified oil: energy conserving,

a service classification of SJ, and a

weight of either OW-20, 5W-20, or

5W-30. When using synthetic oil, you

must follow the oil and filter change

intervals given in the maintenance

schedule.

Additives

Your Honda does not need any oil

additives. Purchasing additives for

the engine or transmission will not

increase your car's performance or

longevity. It only increases the cost

of operating your car.

Maintenance

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