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ps56k

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Mar 27, 2013, 8:14:06 PM3/27/13
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Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
Great... now another blend to put on the shelf.

What's with 5w20 vs say our normal 10w30 ?

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DougW

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Mar 27, 2013, 9:05:07 PM3/27/13
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ps56k wrote:
> Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
> Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
> Great... now another blend to put on the shelf.
>
> What's with 5w20 vs say our normal 10w30 ?

5W20 is thinner in cold weather and flows better when warm,
has lower shear strength and increases the milage by a teeny bit.

Check your service manual and the temperature range requirements.

Some folks I know run 5W30 but it's warm here. If you are in a cold
climate you better stick with 5W20 for winter at least.

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ps56k

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Mar 27, 2013, 8:19:12 PM3/27/13
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> Wife just bought a Ford Focus today...
> Interesting looking under the hood, noticed oil was - 5w20
> Great... now another blend to put on the shelf.
>
> What's with 5w20 vs say our normal 10w30 ?
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