What happens if you put 5W 30 instead of 5W 20?
Due to the increased resistance of the thicker 5W-30 oil, your engine will produce slightly lower fuel economy and horsepower output. You also risk engine damage when using 5W-30 instead of 5W-20, as the internal engine components are specifically designed to be used with 5W-20 motor oil.
What does 5W-30 mean on a bottle of oil?
As you’ve been shopping for oil you’ve probably seen something like “5W-30” on a bottle of oil. The number represent the thickness, or viscosity of the oil.
What does the W mean on an oil change?
The number represent the thickness, or viscosity of the oil. The “W” indicates it is a multi-viscosity oil meaning it is thinner at colder temperatures. “5W-30” means this oil will act like a 5 weight oil, which is very thin, when cold and a 30 weight oil when warm.
Why did my change oil soon light just come on?
In a perfect world the oil light would be connected to some sensors that actually checked the oil quantity, viscosity, pH, clarity, lubricity, and contaminant levels.
Why is it important to change the oil in your car?
Getting your oil changed regularly is one of the best things you can do to help extend the life of your engine and your car. The oil in your engine is essential to quiet and smooth operation of your vehicle and reduced friction in your engine.
Can a 5W20 Oil Change Kill Your engine?
5w20 or 5w30 is not going to kill your engine. If you want to be a fussy customer, go bother the shop and demand a re-do of the oil change with the proper oil. If you want to take control into your own hands, change your own oil.
What’s the difference between 5W20 and 5W30 oil?
It’s quite literally as easy as undoing a bolt underneath your car and having the oil drip out, then closing it up and refilling the engine from the top. It helps if you look up how much goes into your engine. The difference between 5W20 and 5W30 is minimal and should do no harm to your engine.
What does 5W30 mean on a lawn tractor?
The 5 means it is liquid at temps > -30. At temps lower than that it will turn into a jelly like substance. The higher number (30 in 5W30) is an indication of how hot the oild will get before it starts to burn. 5W30 means -for my lawn tractor- the oil is good for temp of -30c to +40c.
The number represent the thickness, or viscosity of the oil. The “W” indicates it is a multi-viscosity oil meaning it is thinner at colder temperatures. “5W-30” means this oil will act like a 5 weight oil, which is very thin, when cold and a 30 weight oil when warm.