I accidently bought and put in 5w20 motor oil. Will this affect engine in anyway or can I just leave it in there? Or shoud I just go buy 10w30 and drain out the oil and put the new oil in

 

It's fine.

but not great for very cold weather... A little thick.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's fine.

but not great for very cold weather... A little thick.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i say the other way around.. would be thinner than most others in at any temps

and no, stick with 5w30.. you'll be fine for light driving using 5w20, but that oil offers less protection at high temps

 

No :fire:

When was the last time you picked up a bottle of 20/50 and shook it? and the same question for 5/30 ?

 

Well, there is a difference and gauging the thickness by shaking (Sorry Rob it just wont cut it.

Oil change outlets have lossed alot of money replacing motors due to the incorrect oil placed in their engines. I dont know the technicalities just yet but as soon as I do, Ill update you all.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by migs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well, there is a difference and gauging the thickness by shaking (Sorry Rob it just wont cut it.

Oil change outlets have lossed alot of money replacing motors due to the incorrect oil placed in their engines. I dont know the technicalities just yet but as soon as I do, Ill update you all.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know it's not a proper way of determining the thickness. but just for shitsngiggles if one were to shake a bottle of each that person would be able to hear/feel the difference.

Most oils are ok for most weather, But IIRC 20/50 is more a summer weight then a winter.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No :fire:

When was the last time you picked up a bottle of 20/50 and shook it? and the same question for 5/30 ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

5w20 &lt;---- not same ----&gt; 20w50

he said 5w20.. i was talking bout 5w20


20w50 sucks anyway... i tried that ****.. 15w40 seemed to be more stable both conventional

 

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5w20 &lt;---- not same ----&gt; 20w50
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I don't understand how Bbasso can see an extra zero... and swap left with right

 

would it be fine if i just drained out the 5w20 and put in the 10w30 without changing the oil filter?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dc28012 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">would it be fine if i just drained out the 5w20 and put in the 10w30 without changing the oil filter?</TD></TR></TABLE>

you'd be just fine.. i'd suggest 5w30 if its cold weather. 5w30 is good all year round for stock/nearly stock hype r