5w20 oil for 2.0L??

[8ball]

Any reason you couldn’t use 5w20 in the 2.0L turbo engine? This may have been discussed previously but, just curious I have a lot of back stock Ravenol SFE left over that we used in our now traded Durango RT and don’t want to waste it. Thanks for the replies!

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[CarbonSteel]

It is turbocharged; why would you drop the viscosity?

 

[8ball]

Yes it’s a 2.0L turbo. I was just curious if I could use up the 5w20 once winter hits so not to waste it.

 

[four low]

Don't want to waste it ? Sell it to someone who can use it, stick with the manual- recommended oil for the 2.0T.
There are several reasons for doing this, as you will discover.

 

[speedymart]

mate you're asking for issues if you run 5w-20 in a turbo'd engine. my goodness

 

[Da Capt]

Any reason you couldn’t use 5w20 in the 2.0L turbo engine? This may have been discussed previously but, just curious I have a lot of back stock Ravenol SFE left over that we used in our now traded Durango RT and don’t want to waste it. Thanks for the replies!

Just spend the 50 bucks and use what’s recommended. Win/win

 

[SouthCo]

It is turbocharged; why would you drop the viscosity?

I'm assuming it's the 8ball clouding the judgement... Just kidding OP...!

 

[jjvincent]

I run 5W30 Shaffer in my VW and Jeep. Wrong oil for both. Let me be the Guniea Pig for that. If I have an issue I'll just sell them and let it be someone elses problem. That's the beauty of using the wrong stuff. Having a problem, sell it. As of now, they run fine but I'm on the lookout for any issues as I am doing it wrong.

 

[srt20]

I use 5w-40. But I can fix it if I need to.

 

[Mode120]

These numbers, 5W-30 and 0W-30, are not suitable for heavy-duty use. I have analyzed the Liqui Moly Molygen 5W-30 oil, which has API SP specifications. I have also tested different types of 5W-40 API SP oils, such as the Korean-made Kixx, Saudi-made Shell Helix Ultra from natural gas, and currently, I am in the process of testing the American-made Lucas oil.



I have come to realize that for heavy-duty use, in hot weather conditions, traffic congestion, and off-road environments, the oil viscosity should be very high.



Soon, I will conduct tests and analysis on 0W-40 oils, such as the Omani-made Shell Helix Ultra and the Amsoil Signature Series, which is made in the USA.

 

[jmccorm]

I use 5w-40. But I can fix it if I need to.

You wouldn't happen to run any engine oil reports, or have any personal observations as far as wear goes with 5w-40 oil on the 2.0T engine, would you?

I'm considering a switch to 5w-40 to help deal with my oil dilution issue, so I'm curious what your experience with 5w-40 has been!

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