Dealer Says Not to Use Synthetic
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Re: Dealer Says Not to Use Synthetic
Originally Posted by gumby
I suspect the "don't use synthetic mantra" at the dealership is because they know it uses 0W20, and no one else makes a NON-synthetic version (not that I know of, anyway). By brainwashing you to believe that somehow synthetic is not good for this car (tell me how, someone), then they have captured your oil change dollars. They LOVE simple repetitive services like oil changes. It is a quick profit for the service dept, and they may find (or possibly fabricate) other things you may need while your car is captured in THEIR service bay.
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From: La Verne, Ca
Re: Dealer Says Not to Use Synthetic
I agree. I'm not aware of a non-synthetic 0W20 - except for maybe, say, from Honda? Sure - they tell you synth is no good and that leaves you one choice - go to Honda, or put up with 5W20 from any lube place. I'd believe your owners manual over any dealership. BTW, I've used 0W20 synthetic for about a year now with no problems.
If you use "dino" oil, the you would have to buy it from Honda.
Do the math!
I've used Mobil 1 0w20 in my HCH I since day one. I'm over 115,000 miles on her right now and she runs like day one.
Howard
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From: New Mexico
Re: Dealer Says Not to Use Synthetic
My dealer still reccommends 3000 mile oil change interval, even though the manual clearly states 5000 to 10,000 miles. They're just trying to make extra money. Remember too, people at the dealer are just people, they're not necessarily experts, and they may just be telling you something they heard somewhere or something their manager makes them say to sell more of their own oil.
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