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You can use either oil weights but the 5w-30 is the preferred oil to use for best overall results.There is a misconception that if you have high milage, that you need thicker oil due to "wear" tolerance between parts.This is generally incorrect,since getting lube to the moving parts is the most...

Reading all posted answers was interesting. Here is my info you should know... Fuel savings between the 2 grades can only be measured in lab since it is so small( you would not be able to measure it in any fuel savings!). Stay with the factory Spec. 0w-20 for best life of vehicle{Start-up is...

Don't know how many miles you have on it now, but the break-in procedure should have been with a light weight multigrade mineral base oil for the first 5 to 10k miles. It is true that with full synthetic oils, that there is not enuff "friction" to properly seat the parts & that is why normal...

O.K. all of you oil nuts out there! Here is the inside scoop on oil. If your owner's manual says you can use either 0w-20 or 5w-20, then it is O.K..But if your factory manual says only 0w-20, do not use 5w-20 (Unless your vehicle is old & out of Warranty.).The reason is all new vehicles that...

As my previous note to the Walmart oil change guy, this is one of the reasons why I do all of my oil changes myself. This issue happened because the oil plug had been probably inserted & tighten with air tool or with 18" wrench [Way over tighten.]. The oil filter had been inserted & tightened...

As a carnut & former ASE Master Mechanic, I would generally advise to still doing oil changes yourself ( unless you are getting to old..). The reason is that unlike shop emp. who are rushing to get to next car, you can afford to wait to get more of that dirty oil drained out, and will take the...