Engine oil "Honda" 0W20: description, technical parameters

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Honda 0W20 engine oil is a specialized product. Contrary to the name, the lubricant is not manufactured by the Japanese automaker, but by its partner, ConocoPhillips ("ConocoPhillips"). Previously, Honda worked with ExxonMobil in this regard, but for a number of reasons it has changed its production partner.

ConocoPhillips is a young oil firm from North America. It was formed in the early 2000s by the merger of Conoco and Phillips Petroleum. In addition to the production of lubricating fluids, ConocoPhillips is engaged in the exploration and production of oil, its distillation, supply and transportation. The company also works in the field of gas production, produces chemicals and plastics, and has developed its own technology for deep oil processing. All this allows you not to worry about the quality of the produced fuels and lubricants.

Honda oil

Honda 0W20 oil has a low viscosity coefficient and belongs to the category of low-viscosity lubricants. AtIn this parameter, the oil film on the metal surfaces of parts and assemblies has a thin layer. But this does not prevent her from protecting the engine from friction and oxidation processes that affect the life of the power unit.

The oil was developed by order of the Honda concern for cars of its own brands. But this does not contradict the use of lubricants in third-party internal combustion engines. The only requirement is that the motor parameters meet the specifications of the oil fluid.

Lubrication Features

Honda 0W20 oil has a number of positive qualities:

• helps reduce fuel consumption;
• low stable viscosity parameters;
• excellent fluid flow rate;
• resistance to corrosive oxidative processes;
• good thermal conductivity.

Having a low viscosity index, the lubricant contributes to an easy and smooth start of the engine, minimally interfering with the rotation of structural components. This leads directly to saving fuel and, consequently, reducing exhaust gases into the atmosphere.

Some Japanese vehicles are designed to operate with low viscosity lubricants. For brands such as Honda and Acura, this becomes the optimal solution for the protection of their own power units.

Tests have shown that Honda 0W20 oil can be used in different climatic conditions, at minus and plus temperatures.

Honda guarantees high-quality protection against premature wear to its own engines. The latest achievements of modern production in the field of oil refining were used in the creation of the original product.

Technical info

In the Honda 0W20 line of oils, Ultra Leo grease with a specification from the American Petroleum Institute - SN stands out. It is designed for gasoline engines that can use biofuels.

Technical data:

• product meets SAE requirements and is a complete multigrade oil;
• kinematic viscosity at 40 ℃ - 31.47mm²/s one of the lowest cold start resistances;
• kinematic viscosity at 100 ℃ - 7.39 mm²/s - slightly underestimated, but within normal limits;
• very high viscosity index - 214;
• washing ability due to high base number - 9.2 mg KOH per 1 g;
• low acidity - 1.58 - gives a good margin for its growth and neutralization of the alkaline indicator;
• oil ash content a little high - 1.04%;
• the presence of sulfur - 0.289% - is due to a slightly higher content of the additive package;
• contains a friction modifier - molybdenum, due to which fuel economy is ensured;
• thermal stability threshold - 225 ℃;
• minus operating threshold - 52 ℃, quite a high limit,which is conducive to the use of lubrication in cold northern regions.

Pros and cons of Honda oil 0W20

The advantages of using this product are:

• Fuel economy. Due to the low viscosity and the presence of appropriate additives, the rotation of engine parts and assemblies is enhanced, without resistance, as in other oils. Accordingly, in this mode, less gasoline is required.
• Better wear resistance. Due to the maximum fluidity of the liquid. This is typical for the latest engine models, in which technological gaps between parts and assemblies are minimal. Oils with high viscosity when starting the engine do not have time to penetrate into such gaps and friction there occurs "dry" or with a residual oil film.
• Concurrent unit cooling.
• Environmental safety.

Of the minuses can be noted: the consumption of the oil itself and not compatible with old engines.

Product cost

The price of Honda 0W20 oil depends on the region and place of sale of the product, capacity and container material. The oil is sold in 0.9L, 1L, 4L, 5L and 20L plastic and metal cans.

Oil in plastic containers with a volume of 0.9 liters is sold at a price of 670 to 800 rubles, a liter canister - from 700 to 900 rubles. 4 liters of branded oil in iron packaging has a cost in the range of 2,815 - 3,230 rubles. 20 liter containersold for an average of 16,500 rubles.