Oil type: 5W-30 or 10W-30
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Oil type: 5W-30 or 10W-30
I am about to get an oil change and wondering which grade to go. I live in bay area Northern CA so temperature can get some what hot in summer.
My typical oil change is 3-4k and I use synthetic blend or conventional. So this oil change is probably going to last me this summer till September or so.
In past I have used 5W-30 since I bought the car a few months back from the previous owner.
Any recommendation? I know there is some debate on this already but just want to get feedback for my situation
Thanks!!
2003 G35 Black Sedan
My typical oil change is 3-4k and I use synthetic blend or conventional. So this oil change is probably going to last me this summer till September or so.
In past I have used 5W-30 since I bought the car a few months back from the previous owner.
Any recommendation? I know there is some debate on this already but just want to get feedback for my situation
Thanks!!
2003 G35 Black Sedan
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Re: Oil type: 5W-30 or 10W-30
5W30 is really only necessary if you (actually your car) experiences subzero temperatures. For climates such as CA and FL, year-round summer, 10W30 is best. I've noticed the manual also recommends 10W40 but I don't know anyone who's used this yet.
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You will be fine using 5w30 in CA. The viscosity is only different in cold temps, but when the motor is up to temp, everything should be the same.
I used 5w20 in my G for what seemed like forever in CA.
If I remember correctly, you are better with a 40 weight when your motor has high mileage.
I used 5w20 in my G for what seemed like forever in CA.
If I remember correctly, you are better with a 40 weight when your motor has high mileage.
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Hey Infinites,
Question, I live in Southern Cali and Im in the middle of doing an oil change on my ride. I thought I bought Pennzoil full synthetic 10w30 but I grabbed 5w20 by mistake. Now oil is already drained from the car.. Do you guys think it's okay to use? Or should I get a ride and go switch it out for 10w30..
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Question, I live in Southern Cali and Im in the middle of doing an oil change on my ride. I thought I bought Pennzoil full synthetic 10w30 but I grabbed 5w20 by mistake. Now oil is already drained from the car.. Do you guys think it's okay to use? Or should I get a ride and go switch it out for 10w30..
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Hey Infinites,
Question, I live in Southern Cali and Im in the middle of doing an oil change on my ride. I thought I bought Pennzoil full synthetic 10w30 but I grabbed 5w20 by mistake. Now oil is already drained from the car.. Do you guys think it's okay to use? Or should I get a ride and go switch it out for 10w30..
Thanks in advance -
Question, I live in Southern Cali and Im in the middle of doing an oil change on my ride. I thought I bought Pennzoil full synthetic 10w30 but I grabbed 5w20 by mistake. Now oil is already drained from the car.. Do you guys think it's okay to use? Or should I get a ride and go switch it out for 10w30..
Thanks in advance -
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Hey Infinites,
Question, I live in Southern Cali and Im in the middle of doing an oil change on my ride. I thought I bought Pennzoil full synthetic 10w30 but I grabbed 5w20 by mistake. Now oil is already drained from the car.. Do you guys think it's okay to use? Or should I get a ride and go switch it out for 10w30..
Thanks in advance -
Question, I live in Southern Cali and Im in the middle of doing an oil change on my ride. I thought I bought Pennzoil full synthetic 10w30 but I grabbed 5w20 by mistake. Now oil is already drained from the car.. Do you guys think it's okay to use? Or should I get a ride and go switch it out for 10w30..
Thanks in advance -