Just wondering whether or not it's harmful to your car to use 10W30 oil when the car requires 5W30? I went to have my oil changed and they didn't have 5W30, so they used 10W30.
2006-07-13 11:30:14 · 6 answers · asked by trixie 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A lot of manufacturers recommend alternating bewteen 5W-30 and 10W-30 between winter and summer, so it won't make a difference. Depending on who you talk to, where you live, and how you mostly drive (city or highway) some people might recommend you use 10W-30 all the time, or vise versa, but it won't have any effect on your vehicle. I used to worry about that too, but basically I found out, every car made since about the mid 80s or so is fine to run on either kind.
2006-07-13 11:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by dgindiansfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter, 5W30 is just a little thinner in the morning. Not much difference. I personally always use 10W30.
2006-07-13 18:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 w if new car after it has about 30 - 50,000 miles go to 10w30
2006-07-13 19:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the summer i use 15w40
10w30 is the minium i would ever use
2006-07-13 18:40:01 · answer #4 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, there is a difference, but it's probably not going to damage your vehicle. check your owner's manual in your glove box for further info
2006-07-13 18:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fine its just a lighter weight oil and it ok for the summer
2006-07-13 18:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by The Whopper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋