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NightRyder
11-09-2004, 12:31 PM
whats the difference btwn the 2? my owners manual recommends 5w30 but i have 10w30 in my garage, i heard it wont make a huge diff but what do u guys think?
QuasarCav
11-09-2004, 12:34 PM
Viscosity. The 10w30 will be thicker on average than the 5w30.
for winter you want a lower viscosity so oil can get to your engine faster in cold weather.
My old 320 uses 20w50, and 10w40 in the winter. Crazy thick stuff.
TypeSly
11-09-2004, 07:26 PM
Don't use 10w30 in the winter.... and NEVER use 10w30 on your Acura :thumbsup:
7thgenvic
11-09-2004, 07:34 PM
my little baby takes 5 W 20!!! wooooo its like watching water flow!
Illusionsir
11-09-2004, 08:46 PM
Originally posted by TypeSly
Don't use 10w30 in the winter.... and NEVER use 10w30 on your Acura :thumbsup:
Why not? are honda's only alowed to run 5w30? LOL
summer time i use 15w40....
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