HONDA 2011 CR-Z - Manual (Page 248)

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood Recommended Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. If you drive
the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Genuine Honda Motor Oil •
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with •
an API Certification Seal on the container.
Use a commercial engine oil of suitable
viscosity for the ambient temperature as
shown below.
Synthetic Oil ■
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity.
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In
fact, they may adversely affect the engine or
transmission performance and durability.
Ambient Temperature
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100�F
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40�C
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