what weight oil is correct

2002 HONDA CIVIC
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BENSJETS
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just bought a 2002 honda civic with 1.7 vtech engine. took it to have an oil change and the shop wanted to put 10-40 weight oil in. the oil cap states 5-20W so can anyone tell me if the 10-40W is ok to use?
Aug 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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AUSERNAME123456
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I would stay with 5w20. I would NOT use 10w40!!
Aug 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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AUSERNAME123456
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Not All motor oil is the same.If it was?? they would olny make 10w40.
Aug 11, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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BENSJETS
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ok thanks Ive gotten the message
Aug 11, 2011 at 9:53 PM
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AUSERNAME123456
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Your welcome
Aug 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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i agree, but you can use the heaver oil depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the engine, if you have not had any problems stay with what you are using.
Aug 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM
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