Reply to "5w20 vs 5w30"

erikburrosMember

I just had my first oil change done by the dealership where I bought my 2011 Ford Taurus SHO. The maintencance record they gave shows they used 5W20.

The owner's manual requires that for engine protection and engine warranty that I should use a 5W30.

Of course the service dept is closed and Ford Customer Assistance is closed and I am wondering is it safe to drive with the 5w20 oil?

I know I am being probably overly paranoid but I love this car and I want to take as good care of it as I can.

thank you

9/12/1010:23 AM

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