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What will happen if your car take 10w-30 oil and you put in 5w-20 oil?
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∙ 12y ago
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
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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 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.
What kind of oil do you put in a Mazda 3?
depend on the year of the car. most would take 5w20. new models ask for 0w20
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 oil that need to be use for manual transmission?
The oil type that is used for a manual transmission will depend on the car. Most cars will take 10W30 oil.
What is the best oil brand for a 4 cylinder car?
What year is this car? I suggest using Pennzoil 10w30.
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.
Does the Pontiac Sunfire 2000 take 10w30 or5w30?
the car should be happy with either. Go ahead and use whatever your local oil change places are using.
Can a 1997 Lincoln town car take 5w20 motor oil?
It could, but I wouldn't recommend it in a vehicle that old. It's much easier for 5W to leak out of a vehicle than 10W or 15W.
