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Old 07-08-2008, 09:12 PM   #18 (permalink)
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New Blue - '08 Honda Civic EX Sedan
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Originally Posted by Krieg View Post
Wasn't Honda using 0W20 in 2000?

That Max Life stuff is thicker and will slightly decrease your mileage.

Best thing for mileage would be 0W20 synthetic. Look into the extended interval oils. Go well beyond 7500 miles between changes.

Also, just wondering why anyone who hypermiles would change their oil more than absolutely necessary? Seems counterintuitive to me. Wasting money on oil changes but trying to save money on gas?
Some people place more emphasis on the conservancy of resources, I'm sure.

Keep in mind that a dirtier oil will be significantly thicker, though I have NO IDEA how it will lessen MPG. The closer the oil's similarity to its original state, the higher the mileage.
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