I live near Death Valley, and for 3-4 months a year the heat is consistently over 100. Should I go with the 20, or use the 10 that I bought? Which one is better?
2006-08-27 05:07:13 · 11 answers · asked by Christopher B 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use the 5w/20w energy saving oil 5w 10w is a five weight oil with additives that protect like a 10wt oil where as 5w 20wt affords a little better heat protection look at the owners booklet I bet a 10w/40wt oil on the temp. oil chart for outside temps like yours and mine here in 104 degree Texas would do fine also. The right viscosity for the right temps.
2006-08-27 05:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well since there is no such thing as 5w10 Im not sure where you are getting it do you have an uncle with a lab?. The guy trying to describe the difference between "5w20w and 5w10w" does not know what the heck he is talking about. There is no "w" after the second viscocity. You do need to stick with 5w20 and 5w30 if you want your warranty to be valid. The 5 is just the oil at start up then as your engine warms up it becomes a 20. Probably a little thin for your temps I would use 5w30.
2006-08-27 05:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5w10 would be something used in colder climates not hot climates.
The W in 5w20 is it's a 5 weight oil in the winter but a 20 weight oil in the summer.... and since manufacturers (mainly Ford and honda right now) are requiring the 5w20 I would go with that... 5w30 at max (which is allowed if 5w20 is not available) .. the tolerences are tighter on newer motors and a 40 or 50 weight oil doesn't flow as good and causes burning of the bearings later on down the road...
2006-08-27 12:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always use what the manufacturer recommends. Depending on the age of the vehicle using the wrong type may void some warranties. Too thin of an oil will damage the engine. Look in your owners manual, or contact a dealer for the appropriate information/recommendations.
2006-08-27 05:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Versatile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stick with the SAE 5W 20. I wouldn`t bother about summer temperatures - extreme cold weather temperatures influence your oil choices as far as viscosity would be concerned.
2006-08-27 05:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by lew_lewisje 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in general, use what is recommened by the manufacturer. If you are in a hot climate, do not use the 5w-10, it is too thin. if anything I would switch to 5w-30 which will better be able to withstand hotter temps.
2006-08-27 07:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by dnuss30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very surprised that your car reccommendation is for 5w20. That is more of a winter grade oil. In the climate where you are you should be using a 10w30 or 10w40 oil. These are multi-viscosity oils and as the temperature get warmer they will increase their viscosity to maintain that the lubricant stick to the parts. The lighter the viscosity it is more like diesel fuel compared to maple syrup.
2006-08-27 05:19:37 · answer #7 · answered by Al s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5w-20 will do great......, if your worried, use a synthetic 5w-20.....
5w-20 has shown to improve gas mileage (and most of the time decrease engine wear) when compared to a 5w-30.
If you actually found 5w-10? return it and get the 5w-20
2006-08-27 18:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With glasses I have 20/10 vision, without glasses I have 20/100 vision in one eye and 20/70 in the other.
2016-03-26 21:51:57 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF thats all you have its not going to hurt anything . But you shouldnt use oil thats not recommended.
2006-08-27 05:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Dietz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋