ARG!!

stang638 · May 9th, 2007, 11:17 PM

does my car take 10w20 or 10w30??? if it takes 10w20 like i think it does... where do i get the 10w20 royal purple?? all i can find is 10w30

Nick_Rapitis · May 9th, 2007, 11:18 PM

i think its 30 weight

stang638 · May 9th, 2007, 11:18 PM

o yes... i have a 2000 stang v6... 5spd

mustang1072 · May 9th, 2007, 11:21 PM

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/oilc1.htm ... this may have what u need... im not sure to b honest (i have never read it...lol)

mustang1072 · May 9th, 2007, 11:27 PM

5w20 and 10w30 is all they have... just to let u kno

JASonic · May 9th, 2007, 11:27 PM

shouldnt you use heavier weight in the hotter months?????

mustang1072 · May 9th, 2007, 11:57 PM

my bad 638 i didnt even answer your question use 10w30... use a little more than 5 quarts

itschristorres8 · May 10th, 2007, 12:01 AM

you should be using 5w30 if you car doesnt have to many miles, i'd say 75k mile or more use 10w30

Onemanzu · May 10th, 2007, 12:03 AM

i use 5w30 on a 149800 mile car... just about to turn over... im so angry grr

mustang1072 · May 10th, 2007, 12:03 AM

what do the miles have to do with it?

ByPopularDemand · May 10th, 2007, 12:09 AM

+1 i been using 5-w30

mustang1072 · May 10th, 2007, 12:10 AM

hmmm im gona go and buy some 5w30... even tho i have 88k

ByPopularDemand · May 10th, 2007, 12:13 AM

Whats the diff between 5 and 10-w30

JASonic · May 10th, 2007, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

i use 5w30 on a 149800 mile car... just about to turn over... im so angry grr

HOLY CRUD!!! Thats cool. I hope mine is still around at 150k. If Im lucky ,I'll have the loan paid off by then.

Your car looks real good for those miles... nice job.

mustang1072 · May 10th, 2007, 12:42 AM

+1 ^^

punkafi888 · May 10th, 2007, 01:31 AM

i got a 2k1 and it takes 5w20

turp · May 10th, 2007, 03:28 AM

The newer model V6's are designed for 5w20. The tolerances in the motor are alot less so a thinner oil is required for proper lubrication. In the older pushrod motors however, 10w30 is reccomended by ASE. To explain the numbers so you know

10W30

10- This is the viscosity of the oil upon startup at relative temperature.

30- This is the viscosity of the oil after normal operating temperature has been obtained.

Viscosity is (in laymans terms) how slick the oil is.

You don't want too small a viscosity index or your engine will push it through the journals too quick and the motor will not properly lubricate and migrate heat. I use 10W30 in all my vehicles except my truck and I run a 10w30/20w50 mix because it has 300K on it, and the lifters need replacing but I am too lazy with my 4 jobs.

Onemanzu · May 10th, 2007, 09:24 PM

thanks... it has some issues... exhaust leak here... bad rotors up front... needs new paint... and hard water spots buffed out... new tint... front door speakers... lower main seal... nothin to big

mustang1072 · May 10th, 2007, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by turp

The newer V6's are designed for 5w20. The tolerances in the motor are alot less so a thinner oil is required for proper lubrication. In the older pushrod motors however, 10w30 is reccomended by ASE. To explain the numbers so you know

10W30

10- This is the viscosity of the oil upon startup at relative temperature.

30- This is the viscosity of the oil after normal operating temperature has been obtained.

Viscosity is (in laymans terms) how slick the oil is.

You don't want too small a viscosity index or your engine will push it through the journals too quick and the motor will not properly lubricate and migrate heat. I use 10W30 in all my vehicles except my truck and I run a 10w30/20w50 mix because it has 300K on it, and the lifters need replacing but I am too lazy with my 4 jobs.

sweet awsome to know!!! thanks man!!!

WLJohnson05 · May 11th, 2007, 04:01 AM

i've always used 10w30 in my 04, should i use 5w20 like it says on the cap? like will the engine run more efficient that way, cuz i got an oil change thats gonna happen as soon as i get the time this weekend.

May 9th, 2007, 11:17 PM	#1
stang638 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	ARG!! does my car take 10w20 or 10w30??? if it takes 10w20 like i think it does... where do i get the 10w20 royal purple?? all i can find is 10w30

May 9th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#2
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think its 30 weight __________________ Click The Picture!

May 10th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#8
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	you should be using 5w30 if you car doesnt have to many miles, i'd say 75k mile or more use 10w30 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

May 10th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#9
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i use 5w30 on a 149800 mile car... just about to turn over... im so angry grr __________________ My Foz

May 10th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#11
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 i been using 5-w30 __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

May 9th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#6
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,406 iTrader: 20 reviews	shouldnt you use heavier weight in the hotter months?????

May 10th, 2007, 12:13 AM	#13
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats the diff between 5 and 10-w30 __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

May 10th, 2007, 01:31 AM	#16
punkafi888 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 294 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got a 2k1 and it takes 5w20 __________________

May 10th, 2007, 03:28 AM	#17
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,013 iTrader: 0 reviews	The newer model V6's are designed for 5w20. The tolerances in the motor are alot less so a thinner oil is required for proper lubrication. In the older pushrod motors however, 10w30 is reccomended by ASE. To explain the numbers so you know 10W30 10- This is the viscosity of the oil upon startup at relative temperature. 30- This is the viscosity of the oil after normal operating temperature has been obtained. Viscosity is (in laymans terms) how slick the oil is. You don't want too small a viscosity index or your engine will push it through the journals too quick and the motor will not properly lubricate and migrate heat. I use 10W30 in all my vehicles except my truck and I run a 10w30/20w50 mix because it has 300K on it, and the lifters need replacing but I am too lazy with my 4 jobs. __________________

May 10th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#18
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks... it has some issues... exhaust leak here... bad rotors up front... needs new paint... and hard water spots buffed out... new tint... front door speakers... lower main seal... nothin to big __________________ My Foz

May 11th, 2007, 04:01 AM	#20
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	i've always used 10w30 in my 04, should i use 5w20 like it says on the cap? like will the engine run more efficient that way, cuz i got an oil change thats gonna happen as soon as i get the time this weekend. __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

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