Bliss@5200

I just changed my oil and i put 5W30 in becuase i assumed it was the same as my rsx. Anyways the cap says 10W30. Should i have anything to worry about?

__redruM

I wouldn't worry about it. Next oil change, use the right oil. Also, be gental on the car when it's cold. The first number 5 vs 10 is the cold oil weight. So the oil is only different when it's cold. It's the right weight under normal engine temps.

Bliss@5200

alright thanks for the info

neoarroyo

If I remember correctly, a 5W weight has a broader weather range. As in, you can operate the engine in colder or hotter weather than say 10W...or is it the other way around?

JS2k.com

Oops, oh well I live in Texas anyways.

Rdizzle

Yes, you're right--the first number is how easily the oil can be pumped in cold weather while the high number is how thick it gets in hot conditions.

10W-30 is the recommended weight but you can always use other weights of oil as long as they meet the minium 10W-30 requirements. For example, 5W-30 is fine but DO NOT use 5W-20 (won't offer adequate protection after your engine's warm).

rocrfella

Use 5w-30 for colder places, otherwise 10w-30. I wouldn't be worried too much.

Rdizzle

Oh, and here's an excerpt from the owner's manual:

Bliss@5200

so in reality this is better for cold starts. Hmm Interesting. possibly a permanent change then.

alejo

you would benefit from the knowledge of the UTH guys on this one...