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  1. 03-06-2010, 01:43 PM #1
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    Default is it ok to put 5w-20 oil in a car that calls for 10w-40?

    will any type of damage occur(i.e.,spun bearings, lack of oiling)etc etc?
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    way to thin

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    will it damage anything?
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    not enough protection imho. If you even think about flooring it ever use the right stuff.


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    Quit being cheap and get the recommended oil.
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    Seriously. Get the good stuff. Why skimp out on your engine.


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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by jdm-civic View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by 81911SC View Post
    Quit being cheap and get the recommended oil.
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