oil question
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oil question
I just got a mobil one oil change at my local quick lube( good bunch of guys) and I had to get 10w 30w instead of the 5w 30w ,because they were out.
I looked in my manual and it did not say anywhere that I can't use this oil, is it okay to use this oil as long as it is mobil one synthetic?
input apreciated.
I looked in my manual and it did not say anywhere that I can't use this oil, is it okay to use this oil as long as it is mobil one synthetic?
input apreciated.
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Originally Posted by nuvetteowner
I just got a mobil one oil change at my local quick lube( good bunch of guys) and I had to get 10w 30w instead of the 5w 30w ,because they were out.
I looked in my manual and it did not say anywhere that I can't use this oil, is it okay to use this oil as long as it is mobil one synthetic?
input apreciated.
I looked in my manual and it did not say anywhere that I can't use this oil, is it okay to use this oil as long as it is mobil one synthetic?
input apreciated.
Another victim to the oil quick oil changers. We need to move this entry to that threat.
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Originally Posted by jnx911
I would not make a habit of this. If you continue going to these places, make sure they have the proper oil before they start the work.
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Originally Posted by Steve Germany
Not optimal but the engine will be just fine. Emissions and start up wear may very slightly be increased. I would not lose any sleep over it.
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From: Milpitas ca
Originally Posted by nuvetteowner
Now maybe I should drain the oil ,with most relpys I am getting worries me.
Is it something critical that now I should drain it?
Is it something critical that now I should drain it?
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Originally Posted by nuvetteowner
Now maybe I should drain the oil ,with most relpys I am getting worries me.
Is it something critical that now I should drain it?
Is it something critical that now I should drain it?
BTW, its nothing at all to get worried about.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#5W30%20versus%2010W30
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by jabez
Nothing will happen. Just put the 5w-30w in next time.
... Don't go tossing out perfectly good EXPENSIVE oil. It will not hurt your engine at all. When you do you next change make sure they have the oil recommended....... in the mean time your machine is will be just fine!
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by Wayne88
Here's some reading material about oil, it has a section on wieghts.
BTW, its nothing at all to get worried about.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#5W30%20versus%2010W30
BTW, its nothing at all to get worried about.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#5W30%20versus%2010W30
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From: Fort Lauderdale Florida
Originally Posted by Wayne88
Here's some reading material about oil, it has a section on wieghts.
BTW, its nothing at all to get worried about.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#5W30%20versus%2010W30
BTW, its nothing at all to get worried about.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#5W30%20versus%2010W30
82 degrees in the morning here . thanx for the info.
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by Wayne88
Here's some reading material about oil, it has a section on wieghts.
BTW, its nothing at all to get worried about.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#5W30%20versus%2010W30
BTW, its nothing at all to get worried about.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#5W30%20versus%2010W30
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While I do believe that using 10W30 Mobil I is not a problem,You should be aware that the owners manual does state that you should not use any other wieght than specified. Also Mobil I extended service oil does not have the GM spec required for Corvette use (in the event that is what they used). Or it just isn't on the bottle although it IS on the regular Mobil I 5W30. You have to remember that you are dealing with GM during the warranty. If you have any engine issues you do not want GM to have any loopholes to jump through.
Last edited by Larry B.; Jun 10, 2006 at 07:06 PM.
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Originally Posted by Larry B.
While I do believe that using 10W30 Mobil I is not a problem,You should be aware that the owners manual does state that you should not use any other wieght than specified. Also Mobil I extended service oil does not have the GM spec required for Corvette use (in the event that is what they used). Or it just isn't on the bottle although it IS on the regular Mobil I 5W30. You have to remember that you are dealing with GM during the warranty. If you have any engine issues you do not want GM to have any loopholes to jump through.
The warranty is very important.
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Originally Posted by Larry B.
While I do believe that using 10W30 Mobil I is not a problem,You should be aware that the owners manual does state that you should not use any other wieght than specified. Also Mobil I extended service oil does not have the GM spec required for Corvette use (in the event that is what they used). Or it just isn't on the bottle although it IS on the regular Mobil I 5W30. You have to remember that you are dealing with GM during the warranty. If you have any engine issues you do not want GM to have any loopholes to jump through.
I can't imagine any conceivable engine damage with this perfectly good oil. We ran it in our C5's, as I recall.
And I can't imagine anyone caring/or telling that the oil is 10W30 vs 5W30 if any warranty work is ever needed for any reason.
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Isn't the 10-30 Mobil 1 the "extended life" oil, advertised good for 15K miles, specifically aimed at european cars like bmw? I use that in my Silverado with no problems and wouldn't worry about it in my Corvette either. I understand it doesn't have the GM rating as it has more friction modifiers to lubricate and prolong the valves, which long term MAY diminish the effectivity of the catalytic converters. http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi has this information, but be warned this site attracts an unusual following who live only to discuss oil and oil filters, but never the less has some very good information.
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Originally Posted by Hoonose
I think that everyone agrees that 10W30 is fine. After all, the weather is warm now, and 5W30 and 10W30 are both 30W at running temperature, right?
I can't imagine any conceivable engine damage with this perfectly good oil. We ran it in our C5's, as I recall.
And I can't imagine anyone caring/or telling that the oil is 10W30 vs 5W30 if any warranty work is ever needed for any reason.
I can't imagine any conceivable engine damage with this perfectly good oil. We ran it in our C5's, as I recall.
And I can't imagine anyone caring/or telling that the oil is 10W30 vs 5W30 if any warranty work is ever needed for any reason.