Will 5w30 be okay?

[kevinmcc]

I went to do an oil change and used 5w30. Should I have used 10w instead or will I be fine?

 

[thuzil]

5w30 will not be a problem. The 5w30 will just flow better (thinner) in cold temperatures than the 10w30. So because it is not cold right now your engine is really just seeing the 30 weight anyways. In the winter, the 5w30 will flow a bit better than the 10w30, which is something that you may or may not want. In my experience the 5w30 will not hurt your engine.

 

[MaxPower]

According to the owner's manual, it's fine to use 5w30 up to an ambient temperature of ~110F.