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Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by nickxtra(op): 8:10pm On Apr 01, 2016
Kindly advise if it is wise and good to a car engine if I change engine oil to 5w30 engine oil from the current Total quartz 9000 5w40 which I have been using to service my Nissan Primera for the past 13 months when it came as a tokunboh? Although, the car manual says 5w30 for ambient temperatures or 10w40, 20w50 suitable for hot climate. I was advised to settle for 5w40 then, since it is equally suitable, especially for hot climates. The car has been performing smoothly, but now, I think I should change servicing oil to 5w30 from the 5w40 for better or enhanced performance . Or what do you think?
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by jayriginal: 8:50am On Apr 03, 2016
nickxtra:
Kindly advise if it is wise and good to a car engine if I change engine oil to 5w30 engine oil from the current Total quartz 9000 5w40 which I have been using to service my Nissan Primera for the past 13 months when it came as a tokunboh? Although, the car manual says 5w30 for ambient temperatures or 10w40, 20w50 suitable for hot climate. I was advised to settle for 5w40 then, since it is equally suitable, especially for hot climates. The car has been performing smoothly, but now, I think I should change servicing oil to 5w30 from the 5w40 for better or enhanced performance . Or what do you think?
What's the mileage of the car?
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by nickxtra(op): 12:53pm On Apr 04, 2016
jayriginal:
What's the mileage of the car?
Currently stands at 133, 000
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by autotrader2: 2:36pm On Apr 17, 2016
nickxtra:
Currently stands at 133, 000
What brand of 5w30 are you looking to use? It is essential you use a great brand since your mileage is a bit high.
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by nickxtra(op): 3:01pm On Apr 18, 2016
autotrader2:
What brand of 5w30 are you looking to use? It is essential you use a great brand since your mileage is a bit high.
I have not made up my mind on the mileage yet. Can you suggest for me, pls.
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by autotrader2: 3:12pm On Apr 18, 2016
nickxtra:
I have not made up my mind on the mileage yet. Can you suggest for me, pls.
I think you meant the brand...how about Mobil-1 5w30 Advanced Synthetic? Your engine would love you for that grin
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by nickxtra(op): 5:22pm On Apr 18, 2016
autotrader2:
I think you meant the brand...how about Mobil-1 5w30 Advanced Synthetic? Your engine would love you for that grin
Sorry, I meant to say the brand not mileage. Thanks bros but is it wise to change to 5w30, after using 5w40 for over a year now?
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by autotrader2: 6:47pm On Apr 18, 2016
nickxtra:
Sorry, I meant to say the brand not mileage. Thanks bros but is it wise to change to 5w30, after using 5w40 for over a year now?
Just use the recommended grade. It is fine. The engine would easily adapt from 5w40 to 5w30
Re: Is It Advisable To Change From 5w40 To 5w30 Oil To Service My Car? by nickxtra(op): 2:01pm On Apr 19, 2016
autotrader2:
Just use the recommended grade. It is fine. The engine would easily adapt from 5w40 to 5w30
ok., Thanks
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