Honda Genuine Motor Oil is specifically formulated for your vehicle as it meets American Honda’s exacting engineering standards. These standards meet or exceed the typical industry performance specifications found in many conventional fluids. Tested and approved by American Honda’s Research and Development team, Honda Genuine Motor Oil helps maintain the factory specifications of your Honda.
Should I use genuine synthetic or ultimate full synthetic oil in my Honda?
American Honda recommends using Honda Genuine Motor Oil, sold and available at Honda dealers . If Honda Genuine Motor Oil is not used, conventional motor oil of a premium-grade or an ultimate full synthetic blend may be used and must contain the specified viscosity grade indicated in your Owner’s Manual. It must also be labeled with an API Certification Seal, indicating the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) latest requirement . Oil additives are not required and not recommended; using them could adversely affect your vehicle engine’s performance and durability.
Please see your Owner’s Manual – Recommended Engine Oil, for a list of manufacturer-approved fluids.
What is the benefit of using Honda Genuine Synthetic Motor Oil?
Helps minimize the formation of sludge and varnish, as well as resists foam
Helps protect against rust and bearing corrosion
Resists viscosity and thermal breakdown even in the most severe service
Enhanced oxidation resistance and thermal stability at high temperatures
Helps protect engine-powered emission system catalysts, mitigating harmful effects of pollutants in the exhaust gas
What is the benefit of using Honda Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil?
Exceeds API SN, ILSAC GF-5, and HTO 06 standards
Helps minimize harmful engine deposits while helping maximize fuel efficiency
Lower volatility for reduced oil consumption
Helps protect against viscosity breakdown and deposit formation at high temperatures
Circulates faster at lower temperatures to provide better protection in cold starts
I have been using Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity, but I am thinking of switching to synthetic motor oil. Can I do this?
Yes, as long as the synthetic motor oil is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. Keep in mind that your vehicle’s oil change intervals will remain the same even if you use synthetic oil.
To see the grade of oil recommended for your vehicle, please see your Owner’s Manual or reference the chart below:
UFS: ultimate full synthetic blend S/UFS: synthetic blend or ultimate full synthetic blend
Accord
2003-2010 L4 & V6: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
2011-2020 L4 & V6: 0W-20 (UFS)
2005-2007 Hybrid: 5W-20 (S/UFS)
2014-2020 Hybrid or Plug-in: 0W-20 (UFS)
Civic
2003-2011GX/Natural Gas: 5W-20 (S/UFS)
2012-2015 GX/Natural Gas: 0W-20 (UFS)
2003-2015 Hybrid:0W-20 (UFS)
2003-2005 Si: 5W-20 (S/UFS)
2006-2011 Si: 5W-30 (S/UFS)
2012-2020 Si: 0W-20 (UFS)
2003-2011 All others: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
2012-2020 All others: 0W-20 (UFS)
Crosstour
2010-2015: 0W-20 (UFS)
CR-V
2003-2009: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
2010-2020: 0W-20 (UFS)
CR-Z
2011-2016: 0W-20 (UFS)
Clarity Plug-in
2018-2019: 0W-20 (UFS)
Element
2003-2011: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
Fit
2007-2010: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
2011-2017: 0W-20 (UFS)
2019: 0W-16 (UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
HR-V
2016-2020: 0W-20 (UFS)
Insight
2003-2020: 0W-20 (UFS)
Odyssey
2003-2010: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
2011-2020: 0W-20 (UFS)
Passport
2019: 0W-20 (UFS)
Pilot
2003-2011: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
2012-2020: 0W-20 (UFS)
Ridgeline
2006-2011: 5W-20 (S/UFS), topped off with 0W-20 (UFS)
