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What is the difference between 5w-30 and 10w-40?

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 ∙ 14y ago
Updated: 10/21/2022

5w30 oil is thinner in cold weather at 5 weight, and is 30 weight at full operating temperatures. 10w40 is heavier in cold weather at 10 weight and heavier at full operating temperatures at 40 weight.

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Can you mix 10w40 with 5w30?

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What weight oil is used for a 1998 Dodge Durango?

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Is 10w40 also good instead of 5w30?

You can only use 10w40 if it is listed in your owners manual as an acceptable weight of oil for the engine.

Can you use 5w30 in your Peugeot instead of 10w40?

yes if makes your car faster

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The W stands for Winter. The 5w30 flows easier at lower temperatures. It is a 5 weight oil at low temperatures where the 10w40 is a 10 weight at low temperatures.

Can you use 10w40 oil instead of 5w30?

If it is a recommended oil by the manufacturer, yes. Otherwise, no.

Can you put 10w40 oil in a 2004 dodge ram 1500?

Not recommended. The engines call for 5w30 or 5w20.Not recommended. The engines call for 5w30 or 5w20.

What type of oil 1993 Jeep Cherokee?

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