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Car takes 5W-20 is 5W-30 ok?

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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Question Car takes 5W-20 is 5W-30 ok?
Will it void warranty and is it ok?
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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nevermind search function was down for me...it works now.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Use what the manufacturer suggests. I live in an area where it gets to 115 in the summer and don't have any issues.
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30 is lighter, so not doing as much protection, so I would definitely stick with what the manufacturer suggests. good luck
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sodaman
30 is lighter, so not doing as much protection, so I would definitely stick with what the manufacturer suggests. good luck
that's not really true. but i'm tired of this argument - there's plenty for both sides on this forum and elsewhere on the internet.




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