Ok, I'm an idiot. I went to the auto store today and picked up a case of Mobil1 5W-30.....for Truck & SUV!

I didn't realize this until I poured 4 quarts into my G.

Looking on Mobil1.com, I'm hoping it's the same oil, except, "Extra performance additive helps provide exceptional performance under all operating conditions, and additional protection for engines that operate under heavy load or stress, including towing, hauling and other severe service."

http://mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorO..._SUV_5W30.aspx

Should I be ok with this oil?

 

not sure but you can just drain it and put the correct oil

 

Won't hurt it a bit. There is no such thing as "Truck" oil. It's just a marketing ploy. Run it and change it a bit early if you want to.

 

^^^ what scout says...
or you could just pretend it is a pathfinder or xterra for the next several months. Their engine is a stroked version of ours.

 

5w-30 = 5w-30

There is no difference....... I cant believe yall fall for that marketing shieet

 

actually, if that was me, i'd have fall for that too.

 

I have a quart of the regular 5w-30 that I used from my previous oil change. I opened the cap and took a wiff. It smells different than the truck & suv version.

 

Lucky our cars can't smell.
Seriously, if you feel like it was a big mistake, then you should probably change the oil to the anti-truck version of Mobil 1.

 

just change it?
How much effort could it be.

 

My guess is that there are some slight differences in the additives that will help keep the oil in better shape under stress conditions. I would think that there is a chance if you flog your car much this may be better for it.

But like several have said - if you are really worried then just change it.

 

so what filters are we all using? anyone find a favorite? or favorite oil?

 

they didnt fall for it lol maybe they just didnt know better.
if i put oil in then saw that it said TRUCK on it id be like WTF ... lol

 

Should be fine

 

If they taste different I'd get the oil changed ASAP.

 

you really should be fine...just a marketing thing to get people to pay more probably