Hey guys,
It's getting pretty hot down here. At my last oil change AutoZone did not have any 5w/30 synthetic so I decided to try 10w/30 synthetic. Most auto part stores and oil change places here in Florida usually carry the higher weight viscosity oil more than anything else due to the typically higher temperatures. I then heard through the grapevine, (aka the dealership) that using 10w/30 could be potentially damaging to the our engines as it might not "flow well" through the tight spaces and fittings or such ramblings. Now correct me if I am wrong but when the temperature is 60F and above goes up to 95F and you are using Synthetic oil anyway (which should flow well at any temperature), is there really a difference in flow rate so that I should be concerned. Is there a risk to the longevity of the engine, seals etc?? Please shed some light on this subject because, if there is reason for concern, I will change out the oil immediately. I go approximately 6,000 miles between oil changes. Noel.....any thoughts?
Thanks....
BTW if anyone hasn't gone in for the nation wide recall on the headlight clips it just takes a few minutes and will give you peace of mind. You should have gotten the recall in the mail. Also, I am now going in to have the clutch master cylinder replaced for the second time, so if your clutch is clicking, sticking, or groaning, it is likely the push rod getting caught on something in the master cylinder.
Rob
It's getting pretty hot down here. At my last oil change AutoZone did not have any 5w/30 synthetic so I decided to try 10w/30 synthetic. Most auto part stores and oil change places here in Florida usually carry the higher weight viscosity oil more than anything else due to the typically higher temperatures. I then heard through the grapevine, (aka the dealership) that using 10w/30 could be potentially damaging to the our engines as it might not "flow well" through the tight spaces and fittings or such ramblings. Now correct me if I am wrong but when the temperature is 60F and above goes up to 95F and you are using Synthetic oil anyway (which should flow well at any temperature), is there really a difference in flow rate so that I should be concerned. Is there a risk to the longevity of the engine, seals etc?? Please shed some light on this subject because, if there is reason for concern, I will change out the oil immediately. I go approximately 6,000 miles between oil changes. Noel.....any thoughts?
Thanks....
BTW if anyone hasn't gone in for the nation wide recall on the headlight clips it just takes a few minutes and will give you peace of mind. You should have gotten the recall in the mail. Also, I am now going in to have the clutch master cylinder replaced for the second time, so if your clutch is clicking, sticking, or groaning, it is likely the push rod getting caught on something in the master cylinder.
Rob
