Can 5W40 be used instead of 10W40?

This oil type works pretty well in lubricating engine parts during startup. However, the main difference between these two engine types is that the 5W40 can work better than 10W40 in very cold places.

When should I use 5W50?

5w50 ENGINE OIL A 5W-50 engine oil is suited for a broad range of applications including motorsport, classic/collector cars and extreme driving conditions like towing and high operating temperatures.

Which oil is better 10W-40 or 10W 50?

In short, you can use 10W50 if your vehicle is specified with a 10W40 grade, at the expense of a little less power and mariginally lower fuel efficiency, but using the 10W40 on a vehicle for which 10W50 is recommended, will cause faster wear.

What happens if you put 5w30 instead of 10W40?

If you use 10-w-40 instead of 5-w-30 specified by the manufacturer then the viscosity of 10-w-40 used by you will be higher and oil thicker than what is specified during winters. Similarly the oil viscosity will be higher and oil thicker than specified during summers.

When should I use 10w40 motor oil?

While both are low-temperature grade oils, 10W40 is thicker at high temperature; therefore, better to use in warm weather.

Can I mix 5W40 with 5W50?

Mixing mineral oils with synthetic stuff might not be a good idea though. But mixing up a 50\% of 5W40 with some other brands 5W50 and topping a car up with that is completely fine.

What is 10W 50 oil used for?

Our engine oil of the SAE classification 10W50 is a high-performance special oil for 4-stroke motorcycles of leading European and Japanese manufacturers. Synthetic base oil components in combination with successfully tested additives guarantee high performance.

Is 10W40 thicker than 20W50?

The smaller number, (the 20 part of 20w-50) describes how the oil behaves at 40 deg C and a 20w at 40 deg C is about 10 times thicker than your engine wants. A 10w-40 is better at around 6 times thicker and a 0w-40 is much better at about 4 times thicker.

Can I use 5W instead of 10W?

Can you use 5W-30 instead of 10W-30? Absolutely yes for car engines, 5W-30 is usually synthetic and superior to 10W-30. Both have the same viscosity at the operating temperature of an average car engine. 5W has lower viscosity when cool and is considered better for the car engine during engine start.