what is the different
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what is the different
Hi i need some help on motor oil difference between 5w30 or 10w30 for my 1996 ford explorer with the 4.0..under the hood it says 5w30 and the non ford dealership put in 10w30 in before i bought it..plus it has 180,000 km and runs like a dream. i just dont what to worry about how 10w30 cant get fast enough to the vital parts up top like the cam etc. thanks
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10W30 will be fine, but 10w40 or higher oils will be like molasses in your Explorer, when cold. In a modern engine, 0W30, 5w30 or 10w30 is all you need. (5w20 for new engines that specifically call for it). Heavier oils (10w40, 15w40, 20w50, 40HD 50HD or 60HD) are fine for worn engines, beaters, thrashers, midnight country road screamers or demolition derby built cars at your County Fair during the summer. Also diesels, which are built with higher tolerances for oil flow. Ed.
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Originally Posted by black wolf
Hi i need some help on motor oil difference between 5w30 or 10w30 for my 1996 ford explorer with the 4.0..under the hood it says 5w30 and the non ford dealership put in 10w30 in before i bought it..plus it has 180,000 km and runs like a dream. i just dont what to worry about how 10w30 cant get fast enough to the vital parts up top like the cam etc. thanks
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thank-you
thanks guys for the information you gave me..i just dont want to screw up with the new addition to the family and spend money on my neglect ..again thanks for helping me out guys
