Apr 26, 2017 · I would point out though that Ford specifies 5w-20 meeting WSS-M2C945A. 0w-20s would be the wrong viscosity and would meet WSS-M2C947A instead. I have several jugs of M1 AFE 0W-20 that has the 945A specification on it so it was not so long ago (namely before Ford came out with a 0W-20 specification) that using 0W-20 was not an issue in Ford Apr 16, 2013 · 0w-20 vs 0w30. This is not a motor oil question or review, just an experience. I took my truck to the dealer last saturday for them to change my oil (first mistake). I bought 2 gallons of amsoil ss 0w-30, knowing our truck takes 7.9quarts. 1 gallon equals 4 quarts, so 8 quarts of oil and an amsoil filter. The dealer calls me back and states Feb 5, 2021 · Most people believe that a 5w30 oil is good for cold weather use because it is a "5 weight" oil in cold temperatures and a "30 weight" oil at high temperatures. On the surface this might seem to make a certain amount of sense. Naturally, a "5 weight" oil would flow better than a "30 weight" oil. This would make it ideal for cold temperature Feb 24, 2021 · You do know that the 0 in 0W-20 or 0W-30 won't matter until the temperature of the oil is 0F or lower. At temps that low 0W-20 and 0W-30 are the same viscosity. When your engine reaches operating temperature, that's a different story. Myself personally, I would stick with whatever the manufacturer recommends. Feb 15, 2013 · Based on what I learnt from here and elsewhere, I am going to use 0W-20 on my next oil change. The only reason that I can think of why people are using 5-20 or 5-30 instead is because the viscosity of the oil in connection with the outside temperature where it is much warmer/hotter. Engine parts don't always want thinner oil, espec Jan 12, 2023 · Alternatively, you might be looking to reap the benefits of using a different type of oil. Generally speaking, it’s perfectly safe to use 5w30 oil instead of 0w20 oil. Both oils have similar viscosities, and both perform well in a wide variety of engine types. That said, there are some slight differences between the two that might influence SdBbEL.

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