What type of engine oil should be used for a Honda Fit?
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The Honda Fit can use 5W-30 engine oil. The type of engine oil required depends on the vehicle's engine specifications. For vehicles equipped with a naturally aspirated engine, mineral engine oil or semi-synthetic engine oil can be used. If the vehicle has a turbocharged engine, semi-synthetic or full-synthetic engine oil is recommended. The number "5" indicates the oil's low-temperature fluidity—the smaller the number, the lower the ambient temperature at which the oil can be used, providing better engine protection during cold starts. For example, "5" means the oil can withstand external temperatures as low as -30°C. The "W" stands for "Winter," indicating suitability for cold weather. The "30" represents the oil's kinematic viscosity standard at 100°C, with higher numbers indicating better high-temperature protection. Generally, mineral engine oil should be replaced every 5,000 kilometers, semi-synthetic oil every 7,500 kilometers, and full-synthetic oil approximately every 10,000 kilometers.