Alternate oils to use in Civic?

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My dealer recommends the use of 0-20W oil for my 2012 Honda Civic. It is hard to find such oil outside the dealership. Is it necessary, and if not, what other viscosity oils would be suitable?

Answered by CarsGuide

6 November 2015

Graham Smith

You could use a 0-30W oil, which is readily available.

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