What happens if I put 10W-30 instead of 5w 20?
Originally Answered: Can I put 10w30 instead of 5w20? You can, but you will get worse mileage, and in most cases shorten the life of your engine, as it will take longer to pump up pressure for your bearings and lifters, and won’t spray your lower cylinders for an extra second or so on each cold start.
Can I use 10w30 instead of 10W?
The w as in 5w or 10w means winter. Running 10w30 oil in a hot climate is certainly ok and probably preferable as it will hold up better.
Is it OK to mix 5W and 10W oil?
Yes, if topping up. If your oil must be topped up, then you are burning oil already, so the difference won’t cause more damage than is already there. 5W30 and 10W30 are essentially the same at operating temperature.
Why do you put 10W30 in your engine oil?
10w30 protects parts of the engine from rust. This oil will increase the life of your engine. It gives the user noiseless and smooth gear and clutch operations. This engine oil will maintain its viscosity even under high temperatures.
What happens if I use 10W-40 instead of 5W-30?
The 40 in a 10-w-40 simply means that the oil must fall within certain viscosity limits at 100°C. As such lower the number, the thinner the oil: a 30 oil is thinner than a 40 oil at 100°C etc. One must use the oil specified by the manufacturer. If you use 10-w-40 instead of 5-w-30 spec… Loading…
What’s the difference between 5W20 and 5W30 motor oil?
When comparing 5w20 vs. 5w30 motor oil, the 20 indicates that the oil has a lower viscosity and is thinner at higher temperatures. This enables the 5w20 motor oil to reach engine parts quicker and create less drag that reduces fuel economy.
When to change 10W oil in your car?
Fix the intake gasket and change that oil before driving it around anymore. With temperatures going down to 20F a 10W oil will not be an issue. Should you be faced with that kind of “extreme” cold you can just let your car warm up for 30 to 60 seconds before you start rolling.