No, you can get synthetic 0w20 for as low as $20. Pennzoil and Mobil usually have rebates for $10 off 5 quarts. You can get it for as low as $12.68 plus tax after rebate. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Platinum-SAE-0W-20-Dexos-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-qt/123640799 https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/promotions/do-it-yourself-oil-change/promotion-13.html#iframe=L2RpeS9TcHJpbmdNSVIxOS9zdG9yZWxvY2F0b3IuY2Zt
Actually, my Land Rover oil change by my dealer is $500. But then the Land Rover oil changes are around 12,000 miles.... Now I use an independent who specializes in European cars = $110. For the Clarity, I got the optional Honda Care for $435 to take care of all oil changes by the dealer for the next 3 years plus tire replacement coverage... Thanks to this forum where I learned frequent oil changes are needed - I got a pre-paid oil change contract in F&I. Glad I won't have to squirm each time an oil change is needed....
Some food for thought. The ICE engine is just sitting there waiting to be used. It is not warmed up and maybe, has not run for awhile. Suddenly you press down past the click point and the cold engine matches RPM with the electric motor and locks in around 5000 RPM. Bam, we have ignition and sudden piston speed, on a engine that has not run lube thru it for awhile. Although the ICE engine has few miles on it, the startup engagement RPM is very dramatic.
Anti drain back oil filters and modern formulated oils and additives were a simple but important part of that. Also, it helps that machining tolerances, valves, and bearings got a lot better.
If a person really wanted to take extra care they can avoid this event. 1. Don't push the go pedal past the EV mode. 2. Before needing to use the ICE: such as a depleted battery or high cilmb they can select HV or HV charge to lessen the ICE load.
