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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 04:11 PM
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Wrong Oil

I changed my oil today (2001 Excursion v10 gasser). I typically use motocraft 5w-20 After I was done changing I realized that I had accidentally put in 2 qts of 5w-30. In other words I put 4qts of 5w-20 and 2 qts of 5w-30.

Will this be an issue? Should I change out the oil again for the proper rating?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 05:56 PM
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I always run 5w30 in mine, you can run either. My 2000 called for 5w30, nothing changed on the engine when Ford changed to using 5w20. You will be fine.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 06:36 PM
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Welcome to the EX forum!

I too run 5W-30 regularly, it burns a little less with the heavier oil. You will be perfectly fine with your custom oil blend.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 08:34 PM
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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 08:58 PM
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Thanks guys, I will rest assured.

WE3ZS I've owned my Ex for about a year and I have not noticed any oil burning in mine. Is it common to have the oil burn away?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2019 | 09:14 PM
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Some do, some don't, some do more than others.......mine drinks about a quart every 2.5 to 3k miles.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 07:35 AM
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I have been using 0w-40 for the last 12k..... dont lose too much sleep
 
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If you had a 7.3 or 6.0, I'd say lose sleep. Since you have The Mighty V10, rest easy.
 
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