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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Default 10w30 oil ???

is it ok to use 10w30 in a 95 teg because my dad brought the wrong oil. i will change it back to 5w30
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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It wont hurt it. BUT if it was me if taking it back to get 5-30 was a option i would do it
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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You should be fine...but 5w30 is what you want...You might feel some power being lost, from a stop, this will be your engine working harder to move that oil which is thicker. If you can exchange it, do so...Ur engine will thank you for it!
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Default Re: 10w30 oil ???

yeah you'll be fine, 10w-30 is a little thicker. 5w-30 is recommended.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Default Re: 10w30 oil ???

At operating temperature, the viscosity of 5w-30 and 10w-30 is EXACTLY THE SAME. When it's cold is when 10w is thicker. Unfortunately 80% of engine wear occurs during cold startup, so just be sure to take it extra slow and easy with 10w-30 until you get up to operating temperature.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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^^ what he said...or just return it and buy 5w30
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94
At operating temperature, the viscosity of 5w-30 and 10w-30 is EXACTLY THE SAME. When it's cold is when 10w is thicker. Unfortunately 80% of engine wear occurs during cold startup, so just be sure to take it extra slow and easy with 10w-30 until you get up to operating temperature.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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thanks ill probably have to throw out the 10w30 and buy 5w30
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Default Re: 10w30 oil ???

Originally Posted by jdmitrdc2
thanks ill probably have to throw out the 10w30 and buy 5w30
That's not necessary.

As noted in the owner's manual - you looked in yours, right? - 5W30 viscosity is preferred, but 10W30 is also acceptable, as long as the outside air temperature is above 20F. In Stockton, starting in late April, that shouldn't be a problem. Leave the 10W30 in the car and you should be fine.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Default Re: 10w30 oil ???

is 10w40 also ok?just askin
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Default Re: 10w30 oil ???

Originally Posted by jdmitrdc2
is 10w40 also ok?just askin
Yes, it's "okay", but why not stick to the manufacturer's recommendation?

What particular 10W-40 are you running?
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