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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Question used 5w20 instead of 5w30 oil..this ok?

i was in a rush and bought mobil 1 synthetic 5w20 instead of 5w30. i live in fl and it's the colder months..will this be ok till my next oil change for my engine?
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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no, you will blow up your engine

if you doubt me, i suggest you do a search and read for yourself
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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You are fine just wait till the next oil change and go back to the oil you were using.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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The "5W" is the same in both. They behave in the same viscosity during colder periods. So they both are the same weight during winter..

You are fine.
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Originally Posted by gsingh350Z
The "5W" is the same in both. They behave in the same viscosity during colder periods. So they both are the same weight during winter..

You are fine.
LOL, they are both the same on start but once warm one acts as a 20weight and the other acts as a 30 weight. ( The warm part is once the engine is up to operating temp )

You will be just fine. 5w20 is actually a great oil.
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