Bonehead move, what should I do?
02-04-2018, 07:34 PM
#1
Bonehead move, what should I do?
2017 5.0.
Wasn’t paying attention and bought motorcraft 5w30. Didn’t realize it until I already drained and went to pour it in. I went ahead and did so I wasn’t stuck. This was my 3rd oil change. Before I’ve been using the factory recommended 5w20. Can I run 30 weight until my next interval or should I just hit the store, drain, and refill? Any worries about the ever so slight mixing of the 2 weights?
Wasn’t paying attention and bought motorcraft 5w30. Didn’t realize it until I already drained and went to pour it in. I went ahead and did so I wasn’t stuck. This was my 3rd oil change. Before I’ve been using the factory recommended 5w20. Can I run 30 weight until my next interval or should I just hit the store, drain, and refill? Any worries about the ever so slight mixing of the 2 weights?
02-04-2018, 07:43 PM
#3
Senior Member
Run it, won't hurt a damn thing.
02-04-2018, 08:16 PM
#4
Senior Member
drain and refill to avoid any possible warranty issues.
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02-04-2018, 08:19 PM
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02-04-2018, 09:03 PM
#7
2017 5.0.
Wasn’t paying attention and bought motorcraft 5w30. Didn’t realize it until I already drained and went to pour it in. I went ahead and did so I wasn’t stuck. This was my 3rd oil change. Before I’ve been using the factory recommended 5w20. Can I run 30 weight until my next interval or should I just hit the store, drain, and refill? Any worries about the ever so slight mixing of the 2 weights?
Wasn’t paying attention and bought motorcraft 5w30. Didn’t realize it until I already drained and went to pour it in. I went ahead and did so I wasn’t stuck. This was my 3rd oil change. Before I’ve been using the factory recommended 5w20. Can I run 30 weight until my next interval or should I just hit the store, drain, and refill? Any worries about the ever so slight mixing of the 2 weights?
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02-04-2018, 09:05 PM
#8
Senior Member
It shouldn't hurt it, but putting thicker oil could cause a bit more resistance in the moving parts. I'd probably drain and refill and call it a $40 lesson learned.
02-04-2018, 10:16 PM
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02-04-2018, 11:00 PM
#10
Senior Member
I don't believe you'll do any damage. If I'd paid someone else and they put in the wrong oil I'd take it back. But on a DIY oil change I'd leave it in and use the right oil next time.
FWIW I've done the same thing in the past. The trucks are still running just fine.
FWIW I've done the same thing in the past. The trucks are still running just fine.
