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Will 5w 20 hurt the engine that uses 5w30?
Use exactly what the manufacture recommends and nothing else.
Can you use 5w-30 in place of 5w-20 oil in acura?
I would go with the 20 since it's thicker. 20 is NOT thicker then 30. Yes you can use a 30 weight oil with no problems. 20W oil may be recommended in order to achieve maximum fuel efficiency but, using a 5W30 oil will protect the engine better!
What is the difference between 5w-20 and 5w-30 oil?
5w20 is a little thinner at operating temps than 5w30
Can you use 5w-20 for 1997 accord?
No, Honda recommends SAE 5w30 and not 5w20. Use exactly what Honda recommends and nothing else. Don't think 5w-20 exist until 2000, so they can't approve it if it doesn't exist.
Can 5w-20 oil be used for a 1994 Plymouth?
In an emergency, 5w30 would be better.
What is the best oil for 1.6 L Chevy Aveo?
According to your owners manual, it states that you should use 5W30. So, if you wanted the best, you should go with 5W30 Full Synthetic. 5W-20 syntech
Can you use 5w-20 in place of 5w -30 oil in Acura TSX?
Use exactly what Acura recommends and nothing else.
Will it hurt your car to use 5w-20 instead of 5w-30?
You should use what your car recommends 5w-20 is thinner than 5w-30.
What is the difference between 5w 20 and 5w 30 oil?
Both have similar cold flow abilities but the 5w20 is thinner than 5w30 at operating temperatures. Typically 5w20 will be thinner across the whole temperature range than 5w30, but the cold flow ability is close to the same, thus the 5w rating on both.
Can you use 5w-30 oil for a 98 protege?
Yes, you can use SAE 5W30. Mazda recommends it in cold climates.
What is the oil weight for 2001 Ford Escape V6?
5w30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the 2001 Ford Escape owners manual ( 5W-20 )
Can you use 5w-20 instead of 5w-30?
Use exactly what the manufacture recommends.
