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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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your are fine...
BUT you will be running 5.7W30...

Acutally depending on where the viscosity of the blend falls( each of 5 and 10 W have viscosity ranges) you might remain 5W.

Remember that if you are not expecitng to run in freezing temps that 10W30 is an acceptable alternative.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill K
If it were me I would just take it back and get the correct one, Just how I am.
Bill
Would not be worth my time, trouble, and expense with gas at $4+/gal. just to make a point.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Nothing to see here; move along folks.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Daytona Bob
Use it in your lawnmower and pickup 1 quart
You should only use non detergent oil in a lawnmower. Detergent oil foams, and the flapper can't toss foamy oil efficiently. I use straight 30W non detergent in the lawnmower.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ter
You should only use non detergent oil in a lawnmower. Detergent oil foams, and the flapper can't toss foamy oil efficiently. I use straight 30W non detergent in the lawnmower.
Good info but I think he was joking..
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