Greetings fellow Netizens.
Long time lurker here, first time posting.
After 120,000 miles, I figured it was time to trade in my 2005 Civic Sedan,
5 speed manual Hybrid. Served me well, but it was time for a new vehicle. Now I've got a brand spankin' new 2011 Civic Sedan LX-S, 5 speed manual. Sweet car so far, I like the upgrade.The Hybrid took 0W-20, and I changed it every 5K with Mobil 1 Synthetic. My new Civic owner's manual calls for 5W-20. I have a coupla cases of 0W-20 left. Anyone here use 0W-20 instead of the recommended 5W-20 in their Civics? I recall reading somewhere it would be OK to run it, and may even see an increase in fuel mileage.
Also, there is no mileage based oil service interval on my new Civic. Instead its got the newfangled oil percentage readout. When do you guys change out your oil? Trust the sensors and change at a certain percentage, or change at 5K anyways? Thanks to all for any input/opinions/suggestions/knowledge.
Regards,
KSpy