justin97 Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 ran to the store to buy some oil, and i got some 5w-20, instead of the normal, 5w-30. would it hurt to run the 5w-20 or should i return it.. i dotn feel like driving 20 minutes just to exchage the oil if it wont hurt nothing.
mburnickas Posted September 16, 2007 Posted September 16, 2007 ran to the store to buy some oil, and i got some 5w-20, instead of the normal, 5w-30.would it hurt to run the 5w-20 or should i return it.. i dotn feel like driving 20 minutes just to exchage the oil if it wont hurt nothing. It is fine but it might have pros/ cons to it. Better pumping at low temps but 5w20 could have elevated wear. 5w20 was created for CAFE reasons. Plus if you have foor ring seal, you will blow/use more oil.
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