Using the proper oil
08-23-2005, 08:06 PM
#31
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Re: Using the proper oil
No, it'll leak out faster than the thicker oil, that's a downside. But it'll
get into the tight places -- if there are any left -- easier in winter,
that's an upside.
<jnbthomas@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
> oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
> 10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
>
get into the tight places -- if there are any left -- easier in winter,
that's an upside.
<jnbthomas@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1124821444.077430.81840@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
> oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
> 10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
>
08-23-2005, 08:06 PM
#32
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Re: Using the proper oil
No, it'll leak out faster than the thicker oil, that's a downside. But it'll
get into the tight places -- if there are any left -- easier in winter,
that's an upside.
<jnbthomas@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1124821444.077430.81840@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
> oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
> 10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
>
get into the tight places -- if there are any left -- easier in winter,
that's an upside.
<jnbthomas@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1124821444.077430.81840@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
> oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
> 10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
>
08-23-2005, 08:06 PM
#33
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Re: Using the proper oil
No, it'll leak out faster than the thicker oil, that's a downside. But it'll
get into the tight places -- if there are any left -- easier in winter,
that's an upside.
<jnbthomas@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1124821444.077430.81840@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
> oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
> 10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
>
get into the tight places -- if there are any left -- easier in winter,
that's an upside.
<jnbthomas@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1124821444.077430.81840@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
> oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
> 10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
>
08-23-2005, 08:12 PM
#34
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Re: Using the proper oil
5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-23-2005, 08:12 PM
#35
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Re: Using the proper oil
5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-23-2005, 08:12 PM
#36
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Re: Using the proper oil
5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-23-2005, 08:12 PM
#37
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Re: Using the proper oil
5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think you are asking for it. Especially if it's still up around a
> hundred degrees, and you use the air conditioning. Just, consider it an
> flush, like they did in the old days. Like you may be hearing your main
> bearings knock as they refill after it sitting, now
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> jnbthomas@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>I recently did an oil change on a '93 Buick Century. I used a 5W/ 30
>>oil. After I was finished putting the oil in, I read on the cap " use
>>10W/30". Is it a problem if I use a lighter weight? Thanks.
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-23-2005, 08:48 PM
#38
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Re: Using the proper oil
Do you use 5W/30? http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf It's
not recommended for temperatures above freezing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> 5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
> talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
> startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
> 10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
> was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
> circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
> protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
> once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
not recommended for temperatures above freezing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> 5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
> talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
> startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
> 10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
> was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
> circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
> protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
> once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
08-23-2005, 08:48 PM
#39
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Re: Using the proper oil
Do you use 5W/30? http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf It's
not recommended for temperatures above freezing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> 5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
> talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
> startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
> 10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
> was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
> circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
> protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
> once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
not recommended for temperatures above freezing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> 5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
> talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
> startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
> 10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
> was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
> circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
> protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
> once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
08-23-2005, 08:48 PM
#40
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Re: Using the proper oil
Do you use 5W/30? http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf It's
not recommended for temperatures above freezing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> 5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
> talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
> startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
> 10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
> was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
> circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
> protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
> once warm means they're equal at that time. :)
not recommended for temperatures above freezing.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> 5W-30 and 10W-30 are both the same 30 weight oil once warmed up. In
> talking to both Mobil and Shell reps a few times on the 5W vs. 10W at
> startup, they have begun to change my thinking on using 5W-30 vs. using
> 10W-30. I used to avoid 5W-30 thinking the 5 weight oil when the engine
> was cold was too thin. Both reps assured me that the 5 weight oil
> circulates a lot faster when the engine is cold which gives better
> protection at start up. That both 5W-30 and 10W-30 become 30 weight
> once warm means they're equal at that time. :)