07-25-2014, 01:03 AM
I believe the API tests all motor oils to 102 deg. C (350 deg. F) for 100 hours. So, if your oil meets API certification, you are OK and Honda chose the correct value for the oil temperature warning. If you are nervous, use good synthetic oil as it generally has higher temperature limits. For perspective, I follow Corvette production racing and oil temperatures typically reach about 290 deg. F in race conditions in hot climates.
I believe the API tests all motor oils to 102 deg. C (350 deg. F) for 100 hours. So, if your oil meets API certification, you are OK and Honda chose the correct value for the oil temperature warning. If you are nervous, use good synthetic oil as it generally has higher temperature limits. For perspective, I follow Corvette production racing and oil temperatures typically reach about 290 deg. F in race conditions in hot climates.
I believe the API tests all motor oils to 102 deg. C (350 deg. F) for 100 hours. So, if your oil meets API certification, you are OK and Honda chose the correct value for the oil temperature warning. If you are nervous, use good synthetic oil as it generally has higher temperature limits. For perspective, I follow Corvette production racing and oil temperatures typically reach about 290 deg. F in race conditions in hot climates.