Oil change today Garage put 5-30 in instead of 5-20

EMB1230 · 03-04-2011, 07:07 PM

I'm about 90% that's it's fine. All that really does is help fuel economy a little right?

gribly · 03-04-2011, 07:17 PM

Yeah, thinner oil is better for fuel economy. I run 15-40 in my 4.0, even in winter. I just let it idle until the rpm's drop before I drive it in winter.

**adsm08** · 03-04-2011, 08:17 PM

3.0s ran on 5-30 for years before Ford said it was ok to run 5-20 in them. You will be just fine.

Irokranger93 · 03-04-2011, 08:43 PM

no problem, I sometimes even mixed oil and nothing really changes

shane96ranger · 03-04-2011, 08:50 PM

While I agree your truck will be fine, if you specified 5W-20 and they put in 5W-30, I would take it back.

02SuperXLT · 03-04-2011, 08:58 PM

damn those Wal Mart kids.....

EMB1230 · 03-04-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by adsm08

3.0s ran on 5-30 for years before Ford said it was ok to run 5-20 in them. You will be just fine.

Yep, that's what the manual says for my '97 Taurus.

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Originally Posted by shane96ranger

While I agree your truck will be fine, if you specified 5W-20 and they put in 5W-30, I would take it back.

Yeah, the girl at the counter was kind of ditzy

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Originally Posted by 02SuperXLT

damn those Wal Mart kids.....

It's actually an ASE certified shop that I have been going to for a while, and have always received great service. But the cap says "5-20", did they not notice that!?

lethal-threat-b288 · 03-04-2011, 10:10 PM

wouldnt it be easier to just change it yourself and not have this problem?

EMB1230 · 03-04-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lethal-threat-b288

wouldnt it be easier to just change it yourself and not have this problem?

I live in a complex where tenants aren't supposed to work on their vehicles, plus the oil filter is a real bitch to take off/put on on the 3.0's. His prices are reasonable too, a basic oil change is $21.

lethal-threat-b288 · 03-04-2011, 10:25 PM

mine is that when i do it.... but understandable about the tenants, u dont have a buddy with a driveway or a backyard?

03-04-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
EMB1230 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kenosha, Wi Posts: 439 Vehicle Year: 1987 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: Daily driver Rep Power: 9	Oil change today Garage put 5-30 in instead of 5-20 I'm about 90% that's it's fine. All that really does is help fuel economy a little right? __________________ 1987 XLT, Reg cab, 2.3 gas, TK5, 2wd. Odo says 25K could be 125k, 225k, 325k...

03-04-2011, 07:17 PM	#2
gribly Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 1,198 Vehicle Year: 2002 Vehicle Make: Honda Vehicle Model: EP3 Civic Si Rep Power: 16	Yeah, thinner oil is better for fuel economy. I run 15-40 in my 4.0, even in winter. I just let it idle until the rpm's drop before I drive it in winter. __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, use more duct tape." - Uncle Red "I can't feel anything, but I can't stand up!" - Tina

03-04-2011, 08:43 PM	#4
Irokranger93 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 458 Vehicle Year: 2011 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger XLT I use this vehicle for: DD Rep Power: 0	no problem, I sometimes even mixed oil and nothing really changes __________________ fox racing Baby

03-04-2011, 08:58 PM	#6
02SuperXLT Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW Wisconsin Posts: 59 Vehicle Year: 2002 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger XLT Supercab Deep Wedgewood Blue I use this vehicle for: Driveway Decoration Rep Power: 10	damn those Wal Mart kids..... __________________ Thanks, Jeff

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