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If the manufacture recommends 5w20 then by all means use nothing else. Will it do any harm? Yes, over time you will have excess wear. And besides, why would you want to substitute the correct weight oil with another weight? That would be foolish.
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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.
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.
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.
Can you put 5w20 oil in your engine instead of 10w40?
I don't think I would go with 5w20. I'd probably go with 5w30 and you'll be alright.
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 grade of oil for Dodge Ram?
Depends on year and engine size and climate, could be 5w20, 5w30, 10w30, or 15w40Depends on year and engine size and climate, could be 5w20, 5w30, 10w30, or 15w40
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 would using 5W30 instead of using 5w20 motor oil do to a 5.7 lt. engine on a 2006 Dodge Charger?
Decreased mileage due to decreased efficiency of the MDS, and possible decrease in engine life due to increased viscocity affecting the MDS
Can I use 5w20 instead of 5w30 oil?
Use exactly what your owner's manual recommends. If it says use 5w30, then do not use 5w20. There is no reason to use what is not recommended by the engineers that developed the engine. They know what should be used and have told you. Use anything else at your own risk.
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 Engine Oil could be used in Daewoo Leganza?
5w20 or 5w30
What is the correct oil weight for mercury cougar 1999?
The correct oil weight is now 5W20; it used to be 5W30, but Ford has recently allowed your engine to use 5W20 as an energy saving oil. If you don't use synthetic oil, stick with the 5W30; non-synthetic 5W20 will burn out your engine faster than non-synthetic 5W30.
