PDA

View Full Version : is it ok to put 5w-20 oil in a car that calls for 10w-40?


jdm-civic
03-06-2010, 01:43 PM
will any type of damage occur(i.e.,spun bearings, lack of oiling)etc etc?
Barefoot
03-06-2010, 01:58 PM
way to thin
jdm-civic
03-06-2010, 02:01 PM
will it damage anything?
civicturbo10
03-07-2010, 03:16 PM
not enough protection imho. If you even think about flooring it ever use the right stuff.
81911SC
03-07-2010, 03:17 PM
Quit being cheap and get the recommended oil.
tmracing83
03-07-2010, 03:44 PM
Seriously. Get the good stuff. Why skimp out on your engine.
jdm-civic
03-07-2010, 03:51 PM
its not me, i got a buddy who car was low on oil and all he had is 5-20 but his car calls for 10w-40 so i was just curious
tnomud
03-07-2010, 03:54 PM
its not me, i got a buddy who car was low on oil and all he had is 5-20 but his car calls for 10w-40 so i was just curious

FWIW: replacing all oil with 5W-20 and adding a quart of 5W-20 are two different stories:goodjob:
Theycall_Metue
03-07-2010, 07:37 PM
Quit being cheap and get the recommended oil.
:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: