Two Honda 5w20 cars, when to use up 10w30 stash?

[jtfmdyk]

I am sitting on a family-gifted case of 10w30 QS Peak Performance and have a 2002 CR-V and 2006 Accord EX, both take 5w20. Where does Peak Performance fit in the QS family, for starters? Is there a Colorado season when it is advisable to run this, or maybe mix a quart with the usual PYB or PP 5w20? Or should I just donate it to a friend?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Donald]

Thats a problem with a stash. It may no longer fit. Can you return it to Walmart and get 5W20?

Certainly 1 QT per OCI would not hurt.

Are you in Fl or Colorado?

 

[lubedude13]

Sell it to someone then go buy what you want

 

[JamesBond]

Good reason to buy another car.

 

[901Memphis]

Mix in a quart per change.

 

[toneydoc]

If you are in FL I think you could mix it 50/50 with your other oil and have no problems whatsoever. I have 2 cars that spec 5w20 and they both have 5w30 in them now with no issues

 

[Rolla07]

Mix 50/50 or 75/25. It wont hurt anything. Try to use it in summer more if you can.

 

[jtfmdyk]

Thanks, all. Including the light-hearted replies. Littleton, CO is the location.

 

[Tegger]

Originally Posted By: jtfmdyk
I am sitting on a family-gifted case of 10w30 QS Peak Performance

What does the API donut say? SM? SL?

 

[volk06]

Just run the 10w30 during the summer.Nothing is in warranty and your engine wont notice much difference during the summer.

 

[147_Grain]

Mix the 10W-30 with the 5W-20 during the summer months.

 

[pscholte]

In many cases (like where 5W-30 is recommended and someone has 5W-40) I would recommend mixing in a couple quarts of each weight or just running it straight to get rid of it, BUT I don't feel that way about machines recommending 5W-20. I think there is more than just CAFE to a 5W-20 recommendation and I would stick with it. Sell the 30W, give it away, exchange it, whatever you can do.

 

[dave1251]

Use it in the summer for your Honda's performance will not any negative impact you can measure by the seat of your pants.

 

[Brybo86]

50/50 mix in the summer

 

[chubbs1]

You can use it any time you want, I seriously doubt your car will know the difference unless you get to -20F. No warranty no problem IMO.

BTW: I Use M1 0w40 in my Sonata (which recommends 5w20) with no ill effects whatsoever. Runs smooth as silk.

 

[dparm]

1qt of the 10w30 halfway through the OCI should help boost the additive pack and bring viscosity back up a bit.

 

[heavyhitter]

I would just use it in both cars till its gone. I do exactly that with my wifes 2005 Honda and 5w30nQSUD, runs fine. UAO are great

 

[gregk24]

Mix one quart in during the summer if you like. If it were me I would just give it away and keep running 5w20.

 

[gfh77665]

Keep in mind Honda specs 5-30 for the exact same engines, all around the globe, EXCEPT in the CAFE burdened U.S.

Just use commom sense, use straight up 10-30 in the summers, 5-20 in the winters. You will be perfectly fine.

 

[Kuato]

Originally Posted By: gfh77665
Keep in mind Honda specs 5-30 for the exact same engines, all around the globe, EXCEPT in the CAFE burdened U.S.

Just use commom sense, use straight up 10-30 in the summers, 5-20 in the winters. You will be perfectly fine.



Agree...10w30 summers until it's gone.