Honda city oil change

[sarahk20010]

Asalam u alikum i have honda city 1.3 2012 model 1 lac km done actually i bought it few months ago and i didn't know what oil previous owner was using and i had to change the oil immediately but i was not sure which oil i should u use and when i went go oil wala he also said that if u are not confirm about what oil was previous owner using so should use 10w40 so i have used zic 10w40 but i have heard that 5w30 is recommended for honda city so should i switch to 5w40 on next oil change or stick to 10w40 because 10w40 not creating any problem so if i switch to 5w30 so what will be the pros and cons?? Does 5w30 will give better average or smoothness ? Because my car is not giving good average only 9 to 9.5 in city so plz experts give advice

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[sarahk20010]

And plz tell me how many fluids required in Honda City like gear clutch break power stearing and should i change all of them ?

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[aziz.rehan]

It requires gear oil,brake oil and engine oil.no need of power steering oil because it has electronic power steering.Use honda company oil for gear oil.

[aziz.rehan]

If ur car is city 1.3 auto then average is ok

[sarahk20010]

I have checked the both gear and break oil both are full top up but i don't know for how long it has not been changed so should i flush and change with new one or stick with it ?

[sarahk20010]

Manual hai

[aziz.rehan]

Change it to increase their life

[aziz.rehan]

In which city u drive and how's the traffic.And how's ur driving style.Get a tune up change the spark plugs and air filter.Also clean or replace cabin air filter.Do u drive with heavy or light foot.for oil 10w40 is fine but recommended one is 5w30.

[sarahk20010]

Karachi

[aziz.rehan]

Get a tune up and check brakes they might be dragging

[sarahk20010]

I have changed the break pads already

[aziz.rehan]

Then get a tune up and get wheel alignment and balancing done

[aziz.rehan]

What is tire profile and size

[sarahk20010]

195/65 r15

[anon35615524]

Wa Alaikum Salam.

i have heard that 5w30 is recommended for honda city so should i switch to 5w40 on next oil change or stick to 10w40 because 10w40 not creating any problem

IMO, considering your particular case, if 10w-40 is not creating any problems, then you may continue using it.

ZIC 10w-40 is fully synthetic (unlike most of the other brands, which are semi synthetic, or mineral based), so accordingly, a value to money oil IMO.

Just ensure that the oil is fully authentic.

[anon35615524]

if i switch to 5w30 so what will be the pros and cons??

Considering your car's case, Pros:

Good fuel efficiency, engine oil grade is recommended and most suited as per manual, etc.

Cons:

Excessive Oil consumption / reduction issues may start, combined with smoke from the exhaust.

IMO, stick with ZIC 10w-40 fully synthetic, if it's working fine.

Does 5w30 will give better average or smoothness ?

YES.

my car is not giving good average only 9 to 9.5 in city

The issue is not with ZIC 10w-40. Issues seem to lie somewhere else.

[anon35615524]

Its better to change all of them, if no previous history / record is available.

Types of fluids which may be in your car:

1. Engine oil
2. Transmission oil
3. Brakes Fluid
4. PSF (if the steering is not electronic)
5. Radiator Coolant
6. Clutch fluid may also be reqd. if in case its Manual Transmission car

[anon35615524]

both gear and break oil both are full top up

It may not mean that their condition is also Great.

i don't know for how long it has not been changed so should i flush and change with new one or stick with it ?

I would suggest to change all.

For transmission fluid and Hydraulic power steering fluid (if your car is equipped with Hydraulic power steering. If Electric / EPS, then it does not require any Hydraulic power steering fluid), only use Honda Genuine fluids.

For Brakes, Clutch, Radiator, Engine, you can use fluids from any after market, reputed brand.