about to change oil and have to add 1 different brand qt.
2006-12-11 08:05:14 · 8 answers · asked by wjb 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes. It's all oil. Having the same viscocity is ideal, but in a crunch, it's not absolutely necessary. Your oil pump won't care if 4 quarts are the recommended 5W30 and one quart is 10W30. When the car heats up, it will all be 30W.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-11 08:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if the weights and brands are different, new oil is better than old dirty oil. Don't worry about it, you can't hurt the engine by mixing oils.
2006-12-11 08:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may substitute the type. yet confirm the grade is same that's stated in specification. in case you're no longer happy with producer's grade than you may attempt synthetic oil. it is not beneficial to combination all of this oil. Stick any one among those... For leveling you ought to to stick on the type and grade which you extra final...
2016-10-05 04:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brands isn't a problem, as long as the weight and additives are the same.
2006-12-11 08:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just as long as they are the same viscocity and they both meet API rating of GF-4
2006-12-11 13:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No problem as long as the weight is the same.
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2006-12-11 08:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by MIKEWAAK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's ok but let a proffesional do that
2006-12-11 08:15:27 · answer #7 · answered by DJ 7r3kn0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it.
2006-12-11 08:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jerry J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋