User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 1:55:25 PM EDT
[#1]
You could put in more than that. 4.8 quarts?
I've never seen an engine hold an odd amount like that. You could go 2:3 if you wanted. Wouldn't hurt a thing. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 1:57:57 PM EDT
[#2]
Better to do this in the winter than the summer.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 1:58:31 PM EDT
[#3]
Won't hurt a thing.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 1:58:52 PM EDT
[#4]
Yup.....you can do it
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 1:58:58 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
I have about 4 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-30 that I would like to use in my vehicle that takes 10W-30. The vehicle holds 4.8 quarts. Could I put in 1 quart of the 5W-30 and then 3.8 quarts of the 10W-30 without harming the engine? It's a '93 Toyota 3.0L V6, btw. Wouldn't hurt a thing. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 1:59:55 PM EDT
[#6]
Cool. Thanks for the replies.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 2:00:50 PM EDT
[#7]
Yep. Doesn't matter. Go for it!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 2:01:32 PM EDT
[#8]
It is fine, same as purchasing Synthetic Blend, and BTW they don't say how much is in the blend.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 2:01:36 PM EDT
[#9]
You'll be fine.
Imagine how much oil is still left in the engine after drained anyway. You could switch grades between oil changes and still be mixing it... Don't worry about it. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 2:05:21 PM EDT
[#10]
check your owners manual.... i have a 96 nissan 2.4L eng, Nissan recommends 5w30 as the best all around oil. I have used it exclusively for years... (I dont notice a difference from the 10w30)
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 2:13:12 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
check your owners manual.... i have a 96 nissan 2.4L eng, Nissan recommends 5w30 as the best all around oil. I have used it exclusively for years... (I dont notice a difference from the 10w30) Don't have the owners manual and I can't find my Haynes manual. The oil fill cap indicates 10W-30. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 2:13:26 PM EDT
[#12]
It wont hurt a thing, i have mixed them myself.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 5:37:10 PM EDT
[#13]
A) the correct place to ask this is over at "Bob is the Oil Guy"
B) the specs for 5W-30 and 10W-30 are so close that Mobil (or any of the other) can manufacture a large batch of oil and measure it when it comes out of the process. The thicker batches goes in 10W-30 bottles, the thinner batches goes in 5W-30 bottles, and the spot on batches cuold be bottled in either 5W-30 or 10W-30 bottles. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 5:45:49 PM EDT
[#14]
You are good to go!
That mix wont hurt a thing! |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 5:48:06 PM EDT
[#15]
My 92 Toyota 3.0L V6 book says you can use 5w30 as long as it it not going to get below freezing during that interval.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 5:48:27 PM EDT
[#16]
so that would be like 9w30?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 6:15:44 PM EDT
[#17]
How old is the oil? Modern oils have lower amounts of ZDDP and in your engine with flat tappets, could be a problem.
I predict a lot of cam smear in the upcoming years. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 6:19:25 PM EDT
[#18]
Does it hurt to mix fully synthetic with normal oil?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 6:22:55 PM EDT
[#19]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/7/2009 6:28:28 PM EDT
[#20]
You can do it.
No problems. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/8/2009 5:50:38 AM EDT
[#21]
Quoted:
How old is the oil? Modern oils have lower amounts of ZDDP and in your engine with flat tappets, could be a problem. I predict a lot of cam smear in the upcoming years. The oil is probably a year old. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/8/2009 5:56:46 AM EDT
[#22]
Quoted: The oil is probably a year old. I'll bet $5 that it's a lot older than that. |
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
