I get the oil and filter changed on my cars every 5,000 miles, using cheap standard oil, and have never had engine trouble with my cars, most of which I drove to the 100,000 to 135,000 mile range.
I recently bought a 2012 Honda Accord (standard 4 cylinder), and was having the first oil change done. The mechanic said synthetic oil is recommended for this car. It costs 2-3 times as much.
I would like to drive this car to 200,000 or more miles. (It currently has 25,000 miles.) Do I really need synthetic oil, or can I use basic oil, like I have been doing with all my other cars since the mid-80s?
Thanks.