my 2.7L tacoma calls fo 5W30. Will it hurt it to run 10W30? can someone explain the difference with oil weights.
can you un 10W30 in a 2.7
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5w30 is thinner (has a different viscosity) than 10w30.
I run 5w30 in my Tacoma but I run 10w30 in our LX450 since it has more miles and some minor leaks even thought the manual says 5w30.
I can't see it hurting, especially in hotter climates.
I run 5w30 in my Tacoma but I run 10w30 in our LX450 since it has more miles and some minor leaks even thought the manual says 5w30.
I can't see it hurting, especially in hotter climates.
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thanks.
it's got 140k on it. i'm in western nc. summers get kinda warm 80's-90's. should i stick with it. i had to have my tires balanced and got the oil changed too. i usually do it myself with 5w but thats what the guy at the tire and lube put in.
it's got 140k on it. i'm in western nc. summers get kinda warm 80's-90's. should i stick with it. i had to have my tires balanced and got the oil changed too. i usually do it myself with 5w but thats what the guy at the tire and lube put in.
10w30 will be just a bit thicker. It will not hurt anything. If you live in a colder climate it will take a little bit longer to warm up. 5w30 is just a bit thinner.
fjatheart,
thanks for confirming my take on the oil, i was pretty confident but having you second my opinion helps.
thanks for confirming my take on the oil, i was pretty confident but having you second my opinion helps.
From the research I have done on 5w30 vs. 10w30, I have found that after the engine comes up to temp. the weight is the same of the two oils. 10w is a little thicker at startup.....you will be fine with either.
Duane
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Yes when warm they should be the same. The 5W compared to the 10W means it will flow easier at a cooler temperature providing more protection at startup.
If your objective is to reduce noise or leakage due to higher clearances then perhaps a 10W-40 is an option...the 40 being thicker when your vehicle is up to temperature.
If your objective is to reduce noise or leakage due to higher clearances then perhaps a 10W-40 is an option...the 40 being thicker when your vehicle is up to temperature.
I'm running 10w 40 in my 2.7 (Toyota brand), runs great.
