5w or 10w

[cruzincivic]

Hey, I brought my civic back in Nov. and I am about to change the oil. On my oil cap it says 5w, but I thought that is only if you live in places like Alaska. If i put 10w when it asks for 5, will it screw it up? I live in CT where it can get cold but i dont think i need 5w. Also I will be putting synthetic in my car. what do you suggest.
thanx

[JDMB16]

I suggest 5w 30 until your engine starts to get higher mileage. Honda actually recommends the use of 5w 30. How many miles does your car have?

[Ty's Si]

If it says 5w, put 5w in it. It's there for a reason.

Mine required 5W-20. Weird...

[cruzincivic]

I have 27,250 on it now.

[sohc_vtec 2NR]

put whatever is recommended...for me its 5w-30

[Shot 2 Hel]

yeah i wouldent screw around with various oil weights and whatever

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

I use 5-30 and I'm not in Alaska :pfft: