Does the 10th-generation Civic use 0w20 or 0w30?
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The 10th-generation Civic can use either 0w20 or 0w30 engine oil. The difference between the two is not significant, with 0w20 having lower viscosity than 0w30, making it more suitable for colder regions, while 0w30 is commonly used in North China. Honda has introduced various Civic models to cater to the preferences of consumers in different countries, including three-door hatchbacks, hardtop coupes, hybrid versions, and five-door sedan versions. The Honda Civic launched in the Chinese market shares the same production platform as the existing Dongfeng Honda model, the Honda CR-V. Both vehicles use the same chassis, which technically provides the prerequisite for the domestic production of the Honda Civic.
After driving the 10th-gen Civic for several years, I've always used 0w20 oil as specified in the maintenance manual. Honda designed this engine with low viscosity in mind - 0w20 starts particularly smoothly in winter and doesn't feel sluggish even during high-speed summer driving. During my last service at the dealership, I noticed they exclusively use genuine 0w20 oil and specifically warned against switching to higher viscosity oils. However, if your car has over 80,000 km or you frequently drive aggressively, you might consider occasionally using 0w30 as a transition. When choosing oil, always look for the API certification mark - SN grade or above is reliable, don't cheap out on no-name brands. A friend once used 5w40 and saw fuel consumption jump by over 1L/100km, only returning to normal after cleaning the fuel system.
