What type of oil is suitable for the Honda Vezel?
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Honda Vezel uses original engine oil, with models 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 10W-30. Precautions for changing oil: Choose the oil suitable for the vehicle; change the oil preferably when the engine is warm, and drain all the oil; the oil filter must be replaced when changing oil; the amount of oil added should be appropriate, as indicated by the dipstick; after adding oil, start the engine and check for any leaks. Steps for changing oil: Use a jack to lift the vehicle, locate and unscrew the drain plug to drain the oil; after removing the oil filter, place a container underneath; replace with a new oil filter and add new oil.
As a Vezel owner, I've experimented with several engine oils. I highly recommend full synthetic 0W-20, with Japanese brands like Idemitsu and ENEOS being the best fit for Earth Dreams engines. During my business trip to Harbin last winter, I noticed 5W-30 had a half-second delay in cold starts - the 4S store explained its low-temperature fluidity isn't as good as 0W. Southern owners can use 5W-20, but must choose API SP grade. Once I tried a European brand with C2 certification, only to find the auto start-stop became overly sensitive - later I learned low-ash oil is required. I suggest adding a fuel additive with each oil change, as direct injection engines are prone to carbon buildup - this lesson came from personal experience.
Having worked on Japanese cars for a decade, I recommend using GF-6 certified 0W-20 oil for the Vezel's oil change. The oil passages in Honda's L15B engine are narrow, and high-viscosity oil can cause abnormal oil pressure. I've seen cases where owners used 10W-40 oil, and the VTC actuator started making noise within three months. The factory blue semi-synthetic oil is barely adequate, but full synthetic offers better cleaning performance. Note that the turbocharged 1.5T version must use SP-grade oil to prevent low-speed pre-ignition. Always check the oil filter seal during oil changes – last time, a Vezel had an oil leak due to a deteriorated seal ring.
