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Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster
Mobil 1 - dont mention that wee wee. I wouldnt use it i my lawn mower.
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I've just taken my Mobil 1 5w30 ESP out of my diesel Honda civic after a 1000 miles. The engine just didn't sound as smooth as the black crap that was already in it when i got the car.
Was told that Mobil 1 was ok to use by some tit in halfords from there computer system ( yes school boy errors i know using halfords knowledge but its only the daily hack and not a scoob )
Was told it had a Diesel particulate filter and the ESP range was needed, but spoke to Honda today and all uk spec civics don't have that filter in the exhaust so normal synthetic oil is needed and has more protection in it.
Replaced it with 0w30 Castrol edge recommended by Honda and so far it sounds so much better on tick over and once warm!
Can anyone explain the references to what the numbers of oils mean and what the W stands for, Am i right in saying the higher the number the thicker viscosity of oil???