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Dollo
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Jun 08, 2013

Oil Change Viscosity Mistake

I just spaced at the parts store. In the stack of 5w-30 oil there was one box of SAE 30, and without noticing, I bought it. I did not realize it until after I had already poured the required 6 quarts back into the engine.

2005 Itasca with a workhorse chassis, 8.1 engine. In Southern Cal and will be traveling through AZ, NV and Utah.

Should I just drain it and replace it or will I be OK?

Thank you for the help.
  • I agree as well. Perfect time of year for a straight 30 if you just have to mess up.
  • romore wrote:
    Don't worry about it. 30W is just fine unless you are going north in January.


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  • I concur.....

    multi viscosity is to handle wide ranges of temps.....
    where you are shouldn't be an issue at all
  • Don't worry about it. 30W is just fine unless you are going north in January.
  • At this time of year, traveling where you are, it is probably a plus. Don't worry about it.