What happens if you put 5w20 instead of 10W30?

What happens if you put 5w20 instead of 10W30?

Yes, you can. The 5W 30 oil will have more viscosity, meaning more thickness and would do a good job at lubing the engine parts especially at high speed driving. Not that 5W 20 is bad. That’s the recommended by the manufacturer, i am assuming.

Can I use 5w20 instead of 0w20 oil?

Can 5w20 be used? Yes you can use both. 0w-20 just provides better engine protection when starting up in cold cold winters. You should use what’s specified in the owner’s manual.

Can you use 5W20 instead of 5W30 motor oil?

For sure, fuel economy will be degraded if you use the higher (30 weight) viscosity. But, the statement from Ford also implies that use of oil other than 5W-20, such as 5W-30, will reduce the service life (“durability”) of the engine.

When does the new Ford 5W20 oil come out?

Also, Mobil 1 is currently developing a 0W-20 synthetic that will be approved by Ford for its vehicles calling for 5W-20, this new oil should be available in March 2003. I saw your post on the Ford recommendations, T, that was interesting. if you look in the owners manual of those early 90’s fords they recommended 5w30 not 5w20 or 0w20.

What kind of oil do you use in a Ford?

In that specification, which is contained in the Owner’s Manual, Ford states: “5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.” For sure, fuel economy will be degraded if you use the higher (30 weight) viscosity.

Can you put 0W20 oil in a diesel?

The 0W20 variant also meets the demands of a turbo- diesel engine. There are mixed reactions when enthusiasts and motor oil savants are asked if this is possible.

What kind of oil does a Ford Ranger use?

The engine oil is what lubricates the engine components to ensure successful operation, so performing a regular engine oil flush for Ford Ranger is critical to keep your truck at the top of its game.

What kind of oil does a Ford 5W20 use?

Use a good synthetic oil, Motorcraft filters, and your CV will not use a drop of oil even with 200,000 + miles on the odo. Ford switched to 5w30 for all of the mod motors, and probably others, in the early 00’s I think it was.

Is the 5W20 grade good or bad for your engine?

Recommending 5W20 just for CAFE even if it would hurt long term engine reliability would be the dumbest move in the world. If that were the case then eventually Honda’s engine reputation will start taking hits when it turns out engines don’t last as long as they used to.

What’s the best oil change grade for a 2002 Ford?

Ford Motor Company now recommends SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade for servicing most gasoline and flexible fueled vehicles. All 2001 and 2002 vehicles where SAE 5W-20 is specified should be serviced at the recommended oil change intervals using SAE 5W-20.