I have a 2005 Town car and have always used 5W20. Car has 210,000 miles. On start up there is a very slight "clanking"noise for a second or two until the oil circulates. I have cases of 5W30 and 10W30. I was thinking of using the 5W30 in winter and 10W30 in summer. I think this would give added protection. Any thoughts. Thanks to all.
Using 5w30 instead of 5w20
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You could use a High Mileage 5w20 instead.
5W-30 or 10W-30 would be no probelm at all.
What you want to do is fine. When you finish up the 10W30 in your stash run 5W30 year round, and don't look back.
Originally Posted By: Dennisistheman
I have a 2005 Town car and have always used 5W20. Car has 210,000 miles. On start up there is a very slight "clanking"noise for a second or two until the oil circulates. I have cases of 5W30 and 10W30. I was thinking of using the 5W30 in winter and 10W30 in summer. I think this would give added protection. Any thoughts. Thanks to all.
It will do just fine on either one.
I have a 2005 Town car and have always used 5W20. Car has 210,000 miles. On start up there is a very slight "clanking"noise for a second or two until the oil circulates. I have cases of 5W30 and 10W30. I was thinking of using the 5W30 in winter and 10W30 in summer. I think this would give added protection. Any thoughts. Thanks to all.
It will do just fine on either one.
These engines were back specced to 5w-20 in 2001...for OEM fleet fuel economy to meet CAFE standards. They were originally designed and run on 5w-30 from around 1993-2000. I've had 3 Lincoln Continentals (97, 01, 02) and use 5w-30 in winter and 10w-30 in summer. I prefer to use what the original engineers designed....not what the marketing staff and lawyers preferred. Currently using QS HM 5/10w-30. I got over 230,000 miles on my 1997 using only 5w-30...and it died of old age and undercarriage rust, not of any oil lubrication issue.
No Problem running 5/10W30
Originally Posted By: SR5
No Problem running 5/10W30
+1. Doing it this way on a few engines.
No Problem running 5/10W30
+1. Doing it this way on a few engines.
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Is there anything 5W30 can't do?
Unless you live in the arctic or around the equator.
Unless you live in the arctic or around the equator.
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10W30 all the way.
Use up your stash. You won’t hurt a thing.
Originally Posted By: FordCapriDriver
5W-30 or 10W-30 would be no probelm at all.
Correct...your engine's original specification was for a 30.
5W-30 or 10W-30 would be no probelm at all.
Correct...your engine's original specification was for a 30.
Originally Posted By: 69Torino
Make sure you’re using an oil filter with a good anti-drain back valve. (Silicone)
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... and 15W-40 in summer, 10W-30 in winter with that many miles. Bearings are geting some clearance from wear. Should be quiet as can be
Make sure you’re using an oil filter with a good anti-drain back valve. (Silicone)
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... and 15W-40 in summer, 10W-30 in winter with that many miles. Bearings are geting some clearance from wear. Should be quiet as can be
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Originally Posted By: WobblyElvis
Is there anything 5W30 can't do?
Unless you live in the arctic or around the equator.
You'll be fine in the equator for sure. Artic? Maybe synthetic version just for safety.
Is there anything 5W30 can't do?
Unless you live in the arctic or around the equator.
You'll be fine in the equator for sure. Artic? Maybe synthetic version just for safety.
My Santa Fe called for 5w20 and I used at 30wt it's whole life. See my signature for how it affected it.
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