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What will happen if your car takes 5w-20 oil and you put in 10w-30 oil?
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∙ 14y ago
you may get slightly worse gas mileage, and if your car is under warranty it may void it. but it wont hurt the engine, just switch back to 5w-20 when you can.
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What will happen if you put 10w 30 instead of 5w20?
Your engine will seize and you'll have to buy a new car
What happen if your car takes 5w30 and you put in 5w20?
And why in the world would you do that? They both cost the same amount. You may void the manufactures warranty. Do not use any other weight than the weight recommended by the manufacture of your vehicle.
What will happen if your car take 10w-30 oil and you put in 5w-20 oil?
If it's zero degrees F or less you should use 5w20. Otherwise it might leak out faster and your valves might tap at start up. remember; very hot outside or old car use thicker oil 10w30 or 10w 40, very cold out side or brand new car use thinner oil 5w20 or 5w30. for the best lubrication use the thinnest oil you can, but the thinner the oil the faster it will breakdown in extreme heat
What happens if 10w30 oil is used instead of 5w20 oil?
You will have excess engine wear. Look at it this way. The engineers designed the engine in your car. They then chose a weight of oil that you should use. You decide to ignore them and use something else. What exactly do you think will happen? And besides, what good reason do you have for using a weight of oil other than what they recommend? But, it is your car so use what you want, just don't expect good results.
When do you stop using 5w20 oil in a car?
When the vehicle manufacturer recommends it.
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
Can you add 5w30 oil to a car that has 10w30 in it?
Yes, no problem.
Can a 15w40 oil be used in a car that specifies 10w30?
It could be.
What is the best oil brand for a 4 cylinder car?
What year is this car? I suggest using Pennzoil 10w30.
Can I use w5 20 for Honda car?
Allways use the recomended oil in your car. Depending on year and model (not provided) 5W20 MAY be correct.
What type of oil does a 99 Mazda 626 take?
To keep an engine running well, a person must use the appropriate fluid type in their car. A 1999 Mazda 626 takes 10W30 engine oil.
What happen if default on car loan?
The loan company takes the car. You loose it unless you make up the missing payments and pay the fees.
