M1 0w-30 (Newb alert!)

[csimon01]

Tonight I mistakenly picked up M1 0w-30 and put it in my wifes '05 Acura RL. (5w-20 is the recommended, and what I used last time)

We live in Florida and it is starting to cool off. With that in mind, am I putting wear levels or anything at risk?

I tried searching for 0w-30 and got nothing

 

[simple_gifts]

No problems.

 

[webfors]

I'd take 0w30 over the 5w20 personally. It'll be just fine.

 

[duaneb9729]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Steve S]

Enjoy the oil there is not a whole lot of difference in the actual viscosity to make any real difference ,even in the coldest FLA. winters.

 

[dsmith41]

Yeah dude, don't talk to me about it being cold in Florida at any point during the year. LOL. If you aren't comfortable with it, just go with a 20 weight at the next oil change. It won't hurt anything.

 

[Geonerd]

Picking the 'wrong' oil was a complete non-event.
0w-30 will work just as well as the 0w-20. (Better, IMO!)

Are you aware of the $10 rebate when you buy 5 quarts of M1 in either of these flavors? Check the rebate thread for a coupon link.

 

[daman]

That AFE will serve you well,no problems

 

[JohnBrowning]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

 

[StevieC]

If you vehicle is still under warranty I would stick with the 20wt oil, otherwise it will be just fine IMO.

 

[OVERKILL]

Florida.... winter..... LOL!!!!

 

[youdontwannaknow]

Originally Posted By: csimon01
Tonight I mistakenly picked up M1 0w-30 and put it in my wifes '05 Acura RL. (5w-20 is the recommended, and what I used last time)

We live in Florida and it is starting to cool off. With that in mind, am I putting wear levels or anything at risk?

I tried searching for 0w-30 and got nothing

you'll be just fine. actually depending on what you have used in the past you and the car might actually love this oil.

for searching try this - type this in google - "0w-30 site:bobistheoilguy.com" (without the quotes ofcourse)

 

[csimon01]

Thanks for the info and the welcome guys.




(Oh, and it's North Florida)

 

[Bryanccfshr]

It will be fine just go to the 5w20 on the next oil change.

 

[crinkles]

Originally Posted By: StevieC

If you vehicle is still under warranty I would stick with the 20wt oil, otherwise it will be just fine IMO.


show me where the use of a 30 wt has caused engine failure where a 20wt was specified. (all else being equal)

 

[DragRace]

Originally Posted By: csimon01
Tonight I mistakenly picked up M1 0w-30 and put it in my wifes '05 Acura RL. (5w-20 is the recommended, and what I used last time)

We live in Florida and it is starting to cool off. With that in mind, am I putting wear levels or anything at risk?

I tried searching for 0w-30 and got nothing

You'll be fine

Also,Floridians dont know what winter is

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: csimon01
Thanks for the info and the welcome guys.




(Oh, and it's North Florida)

LOL, that's like "South Canada"

 

[ekpolk]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Florida.... winter..... LOL!!!!


Yeah, give it a couple months. Then we'll be laughing. . .

 

[ADFD1]

The 0w30 won't hurt a thing, however at the next OC use the 5W20 that the engine calls for

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: ekpolk
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Florida.... winter..... LOL!!!!


Yeah, give it a couple months. Then we'll be laughing. . .

I'll be driving in 4-HI getting 12Mpg and having a blast actually