Wrong Mobil 1 added what to do now?

[jhlewis10]

My wife took our 03 Honda Odessey to a Jiffy Lube and was talked into Mobil 1 10w30, the guy said it would be ok. The manual says use 5w20 oil.

Should I replace the oil now, or wait 5000 miles? We live in Northern Indiana and the vehicle is garaged. It has 6500 miles on it.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[mrhonda]

I hate those idiots. I'd take it back and say thanks for the flush... now put the right stuff in.

 

[Hankrr]

I don't trust any of those quick lube places.

I think your better off to either change it yourself or let the dealer do it.

If it were summer I'd leave the 10w30 in but that's a bit on the thick side for a new car and winter on top of it.........

 

[MikeySoft]

Does the oil cap say 5w20? If so, point that out to them if they say your wife gave the OK for the 10w30.

 

[n8wvi]

I agree about 10w-x being a bit thicker than necessary (I'm in SW Mich w/ similar temps). "Let the dealer" do it? Do you think their mechanics care more or are smarter? I recently had a radiator replaced under warranty. When I checked the antifreeze mix, it was only good to +5 deg F. That's not even close to acceptable........

Dave

 

[Not the Autorx Frank]

Might want to check but if I rember correctly Mobil 1 10w30 is good to well below 0. i use it in my 150 that requires 5/20. Hopefully one of the experts will chime in here. Molakule, Patman, Tooslick, Pablo, Msparks, Terry, Anyone?

 

[MikeySoft]

PS
If they don't agree to change the oil for fee with Mobil 1 0w20 or give you a refund if they change it to a dyno oil like Pennzoil 5w20, hopefully she paid by credit card. I would dispute the charge with your credit card company. It is a simple process to dispute a charge.

 

[buster]

Your fine just leave it in there. Mobil 1 10w30 is a good grade and will flow well below Zero.

 

[Not the Autorx Frank]

Sorry buster, your on my list of BITOG gurus too.

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

jhlewis, I have the same engine as you have. Mobil 1 10w30 will work absolutely fine in there. I'd be interested to see if your gas mileage goes up any, or at least remains stable, throughout the winter months.

 

[uconn1150]

I'd keep the 10w30 as well...synthetics flow better than dino anyways.

Also, everyone seems to know that Mobil 1 is always on the thinner side, rather than the thicker side of a given viscosity

 

[Starbreaker666]

Another reason I never let anyone change my oil.

 

[Drew99GT]

Mobil 1 10w30 use to be listed at 9.7 at 100 C; 0w-20 Mobil 1 is a hair over 9 at 100 C; the difference is not significant. There is twice as much spread between 10w30 pennzoil and 10w30 high mileage pennzoil. Remember that the difference between viscosity grades is along a scale, and 0w-20 Mobil 1 is on the very high side of 20 weight, and Mobil 30 weight is on the very low side of 30 weight.

Keep the 10w30 in, your engine probably won't know the diference between the two!

 

[crossbow]

Just to chime in...

The mazda6 guys (Mazda/Ford Duratec 3.0 Liter V6 with VVT), can tell a difference in the engines performance just from jumping from 5w-20 to 5w30.

EVEN if the 5w30 is Mobil 1. (A thin 30 wt by most individuals discussions).

In fact its so crazy obvious when you switch, even passengers notice the difference in performance.

Wear #'s drop as well (Moving from a 30 wt to a 20 wt). Just plain crazy.

(The cap and manual btw recommend 5w-20 fullfilling ford's spec).

 

[quadrun1]

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Originally posted by Drew99GT:
Mobil 1 10w30 use to be listed at 9.7 at 100 C; 0w-20 Mobil 1 is a hair over 9 at 100 C; the difference is not significant.

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The primary concern here is cold weather performance, not at 100ºC. I'm sure Mobil 1 10w30 would flow well enough in the cold, but I'd be pissed nonetheless, and demand they drain it and replace it with Mobil 1 0W-20, for free.

 

[Drew99GT]

The guy is from Indiana, not Alaska. 10w30 is approved in most manuals to 0 degrees F, and -4 F in some others.

 

[Dr. T]

I agree...just keep it. It's not the "wrong M-1", it's just a different one.

 

[jhlewis10]

Thanks for all the info!

The only reason she took it to a Jiffy Lube is that we were just in Fl and the Honda dealer was too far away. So I guess in Fl is definately would be ok. I am still ticked and may write a letter or call to get my money back.

I will keep it in, and have the dealer do it next time bringing my own correct grade of M1.

Jeff

 

[Al]

Well-If you decide not to contest it you should be ok, I used the 10w30 in Central Pa and it started fine in temps below -15F. Just give it another minute or two to run before driving in temps below 0F

 

[geeeman]

It's a Jiffy Lube; Your wife is the victim of the classic upsell. No biggie...

Mobil 1 10W30 is fine...

IF THEY ACTUALLY PUT IT IN THERE...!!!!!!!!!!

I would take it back and demand the correct weight, and watch them put it in...!!!