Hello:
Well today I decided to change the oil on both of my parent`s cars today to help increase gas MPG and because they were past 3k miles. Anyway while I was draining my father`s car, I decided to check all the fluids on my car, mainly the oil. I had a hard time reading my dipstick, but it seemed to me to be a little low. I`ve also read on CRSX that RSXs seem to "eat" or "burn" oil rather quickly, so I decided to add about 1/2 quart to my car. Not really paying too much attention to the quart of oil, I immediately added around 1/2 quart. As I was putting it back on the shelf, I realized it was the wrong grade, 10W-30. Since I have a bunch of Valvoline oil with different grades which I mistakend 10W-30 for 5W-20
My car needs 5W-20 according to the oil cap and the owner`s manual. I`m now freaking out, wondering if the 1/2 quart of 10W-30 will effect my car at all. I have yet to start my car, i`m now considering changing my oil, even though I still have a little under 3k miles till my next change. According to the manual it says to use 5W-20 on the base model (my car) and 5W-30 for the Type S. If I had a Type S, I really wouldn`t think twice, because in my Ford, GM and Toyota owner`s manual they all said to use 5W-30 if temps get below 0 degrees, if not then you can use 10W-30. I`m now wondering if the 10W-30 will totally screw it up, or if i`m overreacting? Any help on the topic from any "oil gurus" or anyone else knowledgeable in the subject would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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