0W20 vs 5W30
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0W20 vs 5W30
So I took my car in to Merchants earlier this morning for a 3k mile oil change. I paid for the full synthetic option, and I figured that they would use 5W30, but I noticed on the receipt they used 0W20... I'm not sure if that's what they actually used, but will it make a big difference? Should I go back and have them redo it with 5W30?
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0w20 is usually designated for high efficiency rated cars like hybrids. If your manual states a certain weight when warm, I wouldn't deviate from it much. I guess 0w20 synthetic would have sufficient film strength for a G35 originally designed for a 30 weight. You also might burn a bit more oil with the 20 weight also.
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0w20 is usually designated for high efficiency rated cars like hybrids. If your manual states a certain weight when warm, I wouldn't deviate from it much. I guess 0w20 synthetic would have sufficient film strength for a G35 originally designed for a 30 weight. You also might burn a bit more oil with the 20 weight also.
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That would be reason never to let them change my oil again. What kinda flaky shop would only carry 20 weight synthetic. Go to Wallmart and buy Mobil1 5W/30 synthetic and let them change it for free. You shouldn't switch from dino oil to synthetic and back, not the best idea. Nissan recommends 5W/30 oil, that's good enough for most of us!
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