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Old 08-06-2012, 08:14 AM
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So I changed my oil yesterday with pennzoil ultra added 5w30 5 quarts and 1 quart was 5w20 didn't notice till it was already in. Should I be concerned should I top off with 5w40?
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I really wouldn't worry about that.
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You'll be fine. Next oil change just make sure you grabbed all the same stuff.
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i wouldnt worry about it.
it wont hurt a thing
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No big deal. The oil isnt going to separate or anything.
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I was just wondering if it was going to be thinner oil but I guess it's still good. Thanks guys
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Ur good man dnt worry about it
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I was just wondering if it was going to be thinner oil but I guess it's still good. Thanks guys
It will be slightly thinner, but not something to worry about. If more than 50% of the oil in there was the w20 kind then yes I would worry, but not when only 20% is like that.
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By the way, these cars take 5.5 quarts. You should add another half quart.

I run 10w40 with no issues so far.
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It won't hurt anything... If it bothers you, just run that oil for 500 or so, seafoam the crankcase, and change again.
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What you have there is still solidly thicker than M1 10w-30
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