moving from 10w-40 to 5w-30. isit okay?

[blackdc2r]

hi there just wondering if its okay to move on from 10w-40 to 5w-30. currently my dc2r is not burning much oil when i previously used 5w-30 but im currently on 10w-40 and i thought it might be a little too thick. car is sitting on 140,000km atm.

[khanguskhan]

Me daily dc2r 120k km 15w50 ^^ totally fine

[Bludger]

why are you using 15w-50 on your dc2?^^

[dc2r-0636]

yes its ok, but why did u go to 10w40 in the first place lol
dont just drop the oil, change the oil filter as well since your changing oil viscosity.

and 15w50 is too think for a b18c7... and ur car is sitting on 120 only, which is low still. use a 10w40, eg royal purple

[khanguskhan]

Because I'm chicken and like to play it safe!

[Bludger]

Because I'm chicken and like to play it safe!

safe from what?

you're doing more damage than good.....

If you're under the assumption that thicker is safer/better, why don't you go for a Penrite hpr 40

it's 25w-70

nice and thick, so it's safe.

regards
brainless

[anzai]

Because I'm chicken and like to play it safe!

ummm..... lolol

[khanguskhan]

Thanks, cause that would be too thick then my engine can't move. Thanks for the guidance though.

[Bludger]

Thanks, cause that would be too thick then my engine can't move. Thanks for the guidance though.

well, I hope you realise that 15w-50 is too thick for your motor as well.

[khanguskhan]

I realise now thanks

[EgFanatic]

LMAO epic.. convo going on here

[hmetro24]

You should know that oil is sensitive for hot weather. In Australia better to use thicker than recommended oil.


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