Jul 11, 2014 · 686 posts · Joined 2013. #8 · Jul 11, 2014. I've been running 5w-30 in my '09 V6 coupe for a couple years now, NO problems and the engine has felt GREAT the entire time. It can not possibly harm your engine, only help especially during summer since it will be more effective at higher temperatures. Little Snowflake. Mar 6, 2018 · Mar 7, 2018. #11. I have a 2014 Silverado 5.3 with 100,000 miles. Used pretty hard. I always changed the oil with pennzoil platinum 0w20 at 5,000 miles since new. Since the 1st oil change it always used 1qt in 5,000 miles. At around 90,000 miles it started using 1.5 qts. Then I switched to 5w30 amsoil and the truck uses no oil at all and seems The ans is Yes, you can you 5w30 instead of 0w20. You won’t find any massive differences, but in extreme colder weather conditions, you will find a performance drop by using 5w30. Also, It depends on the Variable Valve Timing (VVT). If your car engine has VVT, It’s recommended to don’t change the weight and stick with the manufacturers Nov 7, 2022 · Can I use 5w40 fully synthetic oil? Redex 5W-40 is a fully synthetic motor oil that’s suitable for use in a range of engines, including Mercedes-Benz, VW, Renault, and Porsche models. Both petrol and diesel drivers can use 5W-40 oil, and it’s also great for fuel injected, multi-valved or turbo-charged engines. Can I use 5W 30 instead of 0W 20? Nov 27, 2022 · 5w20 is a low-temperature grade oil recommended for winter use. Although 5w30 wouldn’t be bad for cold weather, 5w20 is still better than that. Coming to 5w30 Oil, this is also great for the winter season. But if you compare 5w30 with 5w20, 5w30 lubricates better than 5w20 in summer. In 5w30, 30 represents the viscosity in high temperatures. Oct 18, 2022 · Thicker oil can actually cause more wear and tear on an engine because it does not circulate as well. It is important to consult your owner’s manual to see what kind of oil is best for your engine. Instead of 5w30, 5w40, and so on, use thinner oils like 0w20/0w30. Why is oil in thin oil? Jul 1, 2023 · Typically, if you use 5w30, the 5w20 engine tools won’t get proper oil coating to flow because of thickness. As a result, there will be wear and tear, overheating, and oil starvation. Besides this, your engine parts would face much resistance if you use different engine oil in your 5w20 engine. Using 5w30 oil can be safe if mixing 5w20 oil in Feb 18, 2021 · His shop has been in the same place since 1988. He said 0w30 will help improve lubrication in the 5.7 HEMI. Most who are using 30 weight oil appear to be using 5w30, though some are using 0w40 as well. 5w20 or 5w30 is going to have the same cold temp viscosity, so either one should be fine. Nov 9, 2022 · Can I use 5w40 instead of 5W-30 for BMW? BMW says you can use an: 0w40, 0w30, 5w30 or a 5w40 LL-1 oil in the USA. Btw… you can also use a LL-4 rated oil where a LL-1 oil is spec’d, but not vice versa! Maybe who ever changed you oil put too much oil in the engine. What type of oil does a 2013 BMW 328i use? Jun 20, 2011 · 1. It will be thicker than M1 0W20 2. Thinner than Delvac 1300 15W40 3. TBN is higher after 5000 miles than Mobil 5000 (Im not going to bet it ends up higher than either of the "mixers") So if the idea is to thin down 15W40 to replace an OTS 5W30 or 10W30 Conventional I dont see the issue. D. FlgaP.