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03-04-2011, 07:07 PM
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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?
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03-04-2011, 07:17 PM
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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.
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03-04-2011, 08:17 PM
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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.
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03-04-2011, 08:50 PM
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While I agree your truck will be fine, if you specified 5W-20 and they put in 5W-30, I would take it back.
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03-04-2011, 08:58 PM
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damn those Wal Mart kids.....
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03-04-2011, 10:01 PM
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03-04-2011, 10:10 PM
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wouldnt it be easier to just change it yourself and not have this problem?
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03-04-2011, 10:19 PM
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03-04-2011, 10:25 PM
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mine is that when i do it.... but understandable about the tenants, u dont have a buddy with a driveway or a backyard?
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03-04-2011, 10:43 PM
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03-04-2011, 11:15 PM
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I didn't specify any particular weight/brand.
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