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You should use what your car recommends 5w-20 is thinner than 5w-30.
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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
Car manual says to use 5w30 and 10 w 30 is used instead will it hurt your engine?
no
Is it bad to put 5w 30 when the car needs 5w20?
No, 5w30 is a higher grade so itshould be Ok.
Engine oil for 2000 Lincoln LS?
5w20 is the correct weighted oil for Lincoln ls v6 This is correct, some labels on car and filler cap says 5w30, there is a Ford TSB stating that 5w20 is correct
Can you use 5w30 in your Peugeot instead of 10w40?
yes if makes your car faster
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 is the oil viscosity for a 2004 Mazda tribute?
5w30 just like it says on the filler cap Check again.... my oil filter cap on the V6 states 5W20 oil. If you run 5W30 then not too long afterwards your gonna be putting a new camshaft in the car. $$$$. The oil galleries in the engine do not handle 5W30 very well.
Can you use 5w30 synthetic instead of factory 5w20 in your 2003 ford expedition 5.4?
NOIf you want to use synthetic then use 5w20 as recommended by the manufacture, unless 5w30 is an option as outlined in your owner's manual. They manufacture and sell 5w20 synthetic. With synthetic you can extend you oil change intervals to from 5,0000 to 10,000 miles depending on how and where you drive. Addition..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
Is it bad to use 5w30 synthetic instead of 5w20 synthetic for a 4 cylinder Honda?
No. Addition.. 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
What type of oil does a 2002 Honda accord ex 3.0 liter V6 take?
Honda specifies 5W20. I'd personally put 5W30 in it. They specify the thinner oil in order to comply with government regulations. But in reality, if you drive your car in temperatures over about 10degrees celsius (50 fahrenheit) then the 5W20 won't cut it. Use 5W30 if you want your engine to live a long time. On the flip side, if your warranty isn't over yet, I'd stick with 5W20. Just incase something goes wrong and Honda needs proof of oil changes.
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.
Type of oil for 2002 Nissan Altima?
Go with fully synthetic 5W30 (year-round). My Altima has 225K miles and I never had a problem with the car. During extremely cold winter months, I've used fully synthetic 5W20. I recommend Valvoline or Mobil1.
