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mr__ed
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Mar 07, 2019

Mixing two oil wieghts

My Toyota minivan calls for 0w-20 motor oil. I have one gallon 0f 05-20 synthetic oil and one qt of 0w-20 synthetic oil. I believe the crankcase holds about 6 qts. Since I won't be travelling in extremely cold temps, I think I'd be OK with mixing the 2 types. I'm not sure if the mistake is mine or the vendor's. I don't have time to exchange the 05w-20 oil for 0-20. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

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  • Either way will not matter. Mix will not matter. 10-30 would run fine too but your mileage might drop slightly. And yes I have run them all and mixed them all. Although don't go crazy with 20w50 or straight 40 weight.
  • I would not mix brands of oil, but if the same brand, both synthetic, I would use it.

    Jerry

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