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It depends on the situation. Personally, I wouldn't use 5w20 instead of 10w30 for a complete oil change. However, using it to top off a quart or two shouldn't be an issue. Oil shears over its life so a little thinner oil shouldn't hurt the engine.

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Q: Can you substitute 10w30 with 5w20 motor oil?
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