Best oil weight

Asked by mrspock Sep 10, 2012 at 04:19 PM about the 2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What is the best weight oil 5w20 or 5w30 synthetic to make the car last the longest.

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Rubie answered 11 years ago

Use the oil viscosity based on your car and the weather temperature. Thicker in winter, thinner in summer is best. Which means you'll change the oil twice a year.

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GuruXN2LJ answered 5 years ago

Hi there, Is it necessary to use synthetic oil in the 2014 Hyundai Accent? Thank you.

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