2006-06-17 03:18:34 · 8 answers · asked by cosmoseries 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Virtually all manufacturers recommend 5W-30 oil for use under most conditions. Check your owners' manual on this. FWIW, I live in Maine, and we have a lot of variable weather (hot and cold) and I use 5w-30 and have had no problems.
2006-06-17 03:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes use 5w30 year round and no it is not thicker. The first # in a oil grade is the viscosity when cold. the lower the number the thinner the viscosity. They even make a 0w30 now that is going in a lot of European cars. also if anything you would want a thinner oil in winter and thicker in summer. When you start the engine a 5w30 starts at a 5 weight and when it reaches operating temp it turns into a 30 weight. With 10w30 it starts at a 10 weight and goes to a 30 weight. So when your car is warmed up it is a 30 weight no matter which one you use. But there is a reason they recommend 5 over 10. The less viscosity the quicker the oil flows to the most vital part of your engine the top. If you have a lot of miles and it doesn't get into the single digit temps then you could use 10w30. When engines get old the valve seals tend to get bad and sometimes 5w30 get to the top a little too quick and will burn off. Other wise stick with 5w30.
2006-06-17 12:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's okay, but a better idea would be to use a thicker oil in the winter and a thinner one in the summer.
2006-06-17 10:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by jeff_is_sexy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like 5....unless you live in Alaska. I always use 10W30. That means in the cold weather it has properties of 10 weight and when it warms up it has properties of 30.
2006-06-17 11:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't go thicker in the winter.... I don't know why people say this.... colder temps need a thinner oil....
Long answer short...... YES! it will be perfectly fine, as long as its a good name brand (havoline, pennzoil, castrol, etc) you'll have great engine protection.
2006-06-18 00:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, a good choice, look on oil fill cap or in owners manual for recommendations. i am sure it will be 5W-30, it is rec'd for most all cars and vans.
2006-06-17 10:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
where are you, eastern canada? i am. use the 5x30 oil in the winter, its thicker and is easier on the engine in the cold. if your vehicle has a lot of kilometers/miles use it all the time.
2006-06-17 10:22:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-17 10:21:29 · answer #8 · answered by david 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋