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Can I use 20w50 instead of 5w30?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

Can I use 20w50 instead of 5w30?

20w50 is actually thicker than 5w30. This will result in less fuel efficiency, less horsepower, and more engine damage because it will have to work harder to rotate. Trust the engineers that made your vehicle.

Can I put 20w50 oil in my car?

Depending on the recommendations for the particular vehicle, 20W50 oil is suitable for large or small diesel engines, gasoline engines, motorcycles and aviation vehicles. It is also suitable for both air- and liquid-cooled engines.

What oil is more viscous 5w30 or 20w50?

This means that the 20W-50 is more viscous than the 5W-30 motor oil once the engine reaches the proper temperature for driving. The more resistant the motor oil is to thinning as it heats up, the higher its second number. Thicker oil generally lubricates engine parts better than thinner oil.

What kind of engine oil does a Honda Accord use?

The car is designed to use 5W20. Also, be careful adding and changing coolant. If you have the extended life, or 100,000 mile coolant (it is usually red or clean, not green), then you need to continue to use the extended life. The green coolant is highly corosive to aluminum, which your radiator and engine is made of. Dave

What kind of motor oil does a Honda Acura use?

If you have a Honda or Acura that calls for 5w20, then only use 5w20 motor oil. It doesn’t matter what your hot-rodder buddy says about 5w20 being too thin. He isn’t a Honda Engineer.

How often do you change Trans fluid on a Honda Accord?

Have a 2002 Accord V6,auto trans, 230,000 miles, only Rotella 5w20 changed every 10k miles, Honda Trans fluid only, every 12k miles. Trans drained and refilled with 3 1/2 quarts. I don’t go through the D&R sequence.

Is the radiator good enough for a Honda Accord?

The radiator makes me nervous, usually mechanics will put in the Honda conditioner. Where I live they think anything but Honda is good enough!

The car is designed to use 5W20. Also, be careful adding and changing coolant. If you have the extended life, or 100,000 mile coolant (it is usually red or clean, not green), then you need to continue to use the extended life. The green coolant is highly corosive to aluminum, which your radiator and engine is made of. Dave

If you have a Honda or Acura that calls for 5w20, then only use 5w20 motor oil. It doesn’t matter what your hot-rodder buddy says about 5w20 being too thin. He isn’t a Honda Engineer.

Where was the 1992 Honda Accord last serviced?

1st owner drove an estimated 3,160 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 11,378 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 5th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year. Last serviced at 140,700 miles in Burien, WA on 11/16/14 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed.

Have a 2002 Accord V6,auto trans, 230,000 miles, only Rotella 5w20 changed every 10k miles, Honda Trans fluid only, every 12k miles. Trans drained and refilled with 3 1/2 quarts. I don’t go through the D&R sequence.

Can I use 20W50 instead of 5w30?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

Can I use 20W50 instead of 5w30?

20w50 is actually thicker than 5w30. This will result in less fuel efficiency, less horsepower, and more engine damage because it will have to work harder to rotate. Trust the engineers that made your vehicle.

Can you use 0W-20 mineral oil on a Toyota?

Vehicles in which 0w-20 is an option to 5w-20 mineral oil, (or 5w-30), will continue to require 5,000-mile/6-month oil change intervals, even if 0w-20 oil is used. In the case of vehicles with 10,000-mile oil change intervals, the 5,000-mile service interval has not been eliminated.

Can you use 20w50 oil on a motorcycle?

Both of these benefits extend engine life. Depending on the recommendations for the particular vehicle, 20W50 oil is suitable for large or small diesel engines, gasoline engines, motorcycles and aviation vehicles. It is also suitable for both air- and liquid-cooled engines.

Are there any Toyota cars with excessive oil consumption?

On August 11, 2011, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 1 to dealerships which says: “Some 2006 – 2011 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption.”

How often do you need to change synthetic oil in a Toyota?

Only Toyota vehicles in which 0w-20 synthetic oil is required (except for the 2TR-FE & 3UR-FBE Engines*) have been approved for extended oil change intervals of 10,000-miles/12-months. (However, you should continue to check the oil level regularly and top off if needed. That will help your engine get the full benefit of synthetic oil.)

Vehicles in which 0w-20 is an option to 5w-20 mineral oil, (or 5w-30), will continue to require 5,000-mile/6-month oil change intervals, even if 0w-20 oil is used. In the case of vehicles with 10,000-mile oil change intervals, the 5,000-mile service interval has not been eliminated.

Which is better 5W20 or 10W30 motor oil?

This enables the 5w20 motor oil to reach engine parts quicker and create less drag that reduces fuel economy. So, due to viscosity, 5w20 is a thinner oil during operating temperatures, whereas 5w30 is thicker during operating temperatures.

Is it OK to continue with 10W-40 oil?

Is it OK to continue with 10W-40 oil? The van has 145,000 miles on it. A: Yes. This is a practical method to improve oil pressure in an older, high-mileage engine. The slightly thicker oil film

Only Toyota vehicles in which 0w-20 synthetic oil is required (except for the 2TR-FE & 3UR-FBE Engines*) have been approved for extended oil change intervals of 10,000-miles/12-months. (However, you should continue to check the oil level regularly and top off if needed. That will help your engine get the full benefit of synthetic oil.)