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Old 11-06-2016, 02:57 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
One source said after Green Oil was discontinued, Honda was recommending the use of Castrol Edge, and that it was thinner than most other 0w20's.
According to their respective websites:

Castrol Edge 0W-20: 8.57 cSt@100C
Mobil1 0W-20: 8.7 cSt
Vavoline Synpower 0W-20: 8.8 cSt
Pennzoil Gold (synthetic blend) 0W-20: 8.3 cSt
Pennzoil Platinum (full synthetic) 0W-20: 8.3 cSt
Quaker State Ultimate Durability 0W-20: 8.3 cSt
Honda (European) 0W-20: 8.2 cSt

Additions 11/08/2016:

Chevron Havoline synthetic 0W-20: 8.5 cSt@100C
Toyota Genuine 0W-20: 8.5 cSt
Amsoil OE Synthetic 0W-20: 8.3 cSt
Amsoil Signature Series 0W-20: 8.7 cSt
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