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Only if 5w30 is approved by the manufacturer.
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If you are looking for better engine protection and are not worried about the minuscule loss in fuel efficiency use the 30 weight oil. A lot of manufacturers "RECOMMEND" a 0W20 or 5W20 oil... this is really to get the car to maximum fuel efficiency here in America.
Car companies love to claim they have the most fuel efficient vehicles. One way to meet EPA's MPG requirement is to use a lower viscosity oil such as 5W20.
You go to Europe same cars are running a 40W oil, and they are changing it at 10K
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Is it safe to use 5W20 oil instead of 5W30?
Yes you can use 5W20 oil instead of 5W30. One is just thicker then the other. The 5W20 is better in the winter and the 5W30 is better in the summer.
Can you use 5W20 oil instead of 5W30 in your 6 cylinder Camry?
If your car doesnt require it I would stick with the 5w30 rather than spending more on 5w20
What type of motor oil is used in a 2005 dodge ram?
5w20, 5w30, 15w40. It depends on the engine and operating conditions.5w20, 5w30, 15w40. It depends on the engine and operating conditions.
What weight oil for a Dodge Ram 5.7?
5w30 or 5w20, it depends on the year.5w30 or 5w20, it depends on the year.
What type of oil does a 4.7 liter dodge motor take?
5w20 or 5w30, depends on the year. Check your owners manual for specifics.5w20 or 5w30, depends on the year. Check your owners manual for specifics.
What engine oil does a jeep cherokee 3.7 v6 use?
5w30 or 5w20, depends on the year.5w30 or 5w20, depends on the year.
Is it safe to drive a 98 Subaru if 5w20 motor oil wss put in instead of 5w30 in northern Minnesotta?
probably over the winter, but not once it warms up
What kind of oil goes in a dodge 3.7l?
If the oil cap says 5w20, use 5w20. If the cap just has a yellow symbol, use 5w30.If the oil cap says 5w20, use 5w20. If the cap just has a yellow symbol, use 5w30.
What weight of oil does a ram 1500 hemi take?
5w30 or 5w20, depends if it has MDS or not. If the oil cap does not say 5w20, use 5w30.
What weight oil for 4.7l dodge?
5w30 or 5w20 Check the oil cap. If it lists 5w20, use that. If it doesn't say, use 5w30.
Do you have to use 5w20 engine oil or can you use 5w30 for a 2003 escape?
5w20 or 5w30 up to 100,000 miles.
What type of motor oil for chrysler sebring?
It depends on the engine and year. Up till about 2007 they took 5w30. After that some are 5w30, others 5w20.
