What kind of oil does the Honda Fit use?
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Honda Fit can use 0w20 or 5w20 engine oil. The Fit is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. This type of engine does not reach very high temperatures during operation, and the cylinder pressure is not very high, so it does not require high-viscosity oil. In summer, 30-viscosity oil can be used, but for most of the time, 20-viscosity oil is sufficient. The Honda Fit adopts the family-style front face design concept called Solid Wing, where the front grille integrates with the headlights to highlight a sharp and sporty look. The side of the body features a unique and sporty "Blade" double waistline design, while the rear combines a dynamic shape with LED taillights, presenting a more premium texture. In terms of powertrain, it is equipped with Honda's new EDT engine, a 1.5L direct-injection engine, paired with a CVT transmission.
I've been driving a Honda Fit for several years and always use 0W-20 full synthetic oil, which feels exceptionally smooth. This low-viscosity oil is perfect for small-displacement engines like the Fit's - it starts as easily as a hot knife through butter in winter cold starts, and doesn't thin out easily in summer heat. The factory maintenance manual recommends either 0W-20 or 5W-20. I chose Idemitsu brand with OEM oil filters, changing every 8,000 km which is 30% cheaper than dealership service. Always check for API certification with SN or SP rating - once I tried a no-name brand to save money and the engine sounded like a tractor, so I immediately switched back.
In the repair shop, we frequently see Fit models undergoing maintenance, and we uniformly recommend 0W-20 viscosity oil. The engine clearance of this car is small, and low-viscosity oil offers better flow, faster heat dissipation, and improved fuel efficiency. Look for the Honda HTO-06 certification—original factory gold barrel or Mobil EP series are both good choices. Pay special attention to the ACEA C2 standard on the oil barrel to ensure cleaning and dispersing performance. The second-gen Fit 1.3L naturally aspirated engine can make do with mineral oil, but the Earth Dreams 1.5L direct injection requires full synthetic oil. Do not exceed a 10,000-kilometer oil change interval, and use a Mann W610/6 oil filter for better durability.
