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Old 11-18-2006, 11:02 AM
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Re: 10W-30 in my 5W-20?

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Originally Posted by jrandallc
Had my oil changed at Wal-Mart in September. I noticed this morning on the sticker that they put on there that the oil they supposedly put in (according to the sticker) was 10W-30. What are the ramifications of running 10W-30 oil in my engine that is labeled to run 5W-20 on the cap for two months? Should I just get another oil change at another shop and be sure what is put in, or is there any potential danger that I should be aware of? Thanks.
jrandallc, If they put in synthetic 10w-30 you should have no problems if its mineral based oil aka regular stuff get it changed to 5w-20 per manufacturers specifications.
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