5W-30 oil for alloytec?

[listen_to_slayer]

Hi Guys,

Today i bought some Castrol Edge sport 5w-30 for my 175 alloytec as well as a ryco oild filter(only brand i could find).

Now before i put this into my car, i feel it might be worth asking... even though it says to use 10W-30 is 5W-30 going to be fine? or should i look for another brand of oil?

And I think I remember reading that the oil filter lid needs to be tightened to a certain tension. what tension is it?

Sorry if im asking common questions

[ImAHoon!]

its too thin

[andyman]

Originally Posted by listen_to_slayer

Hi Guys,

Today i bought some Castrol Edge sport 5w-30 for my 175 alloytec as well as a ryco oild filter(only brand i could find).

Now before i put this into my car, i feel it might be worth asking... even though it says to use 10W-30 is 5W-30 going to be fine? or should i look for another brand of oil?

And I think I remember reading that the oil filter lid needs to be tightened to a certain tension. what tension is it?

Sorry if im asking common questions

5w-30 is fine, holden recommends 5w or 10w30

oil cap, just do up until it stops, just give it a firm nudge, its only 20nm or something, 24mm head

[listen_to_slayer]

ImAHoon, why is it too thin? if holden recommend 10w-30... im not trying to be a smartarse, just wanted to know your thoughts

[satos]

Originally Posted by andyman

5w-30 is fine, holden recommends 5w or 10w30

oil cap, just do up until it stops, just give it a firm nudge, its only 20nm or something, 24mm head

Correct.Also the thinner 5w oil will get you better fuel economy,less friction etc.

[andyman]

Originally Posted by satos

Correct.Also the thinner 5w oil will get you better fuel economy,less friction etc.

just to add, 5w/10w-30 is the same thing basically, although the advantage of the 5w is faster flow on cold startup and better for if you live in alpine areas

[ImAHoon!]

Originally Posted by listen_to_slayer

ImAHoon, why is it too thin? if holden recommend 10w-30... im not trying to be a smartarse, just wanted to know your thoughts

because I said so

[burnz]

with all alloy motors they can be noisy on startup, the 5W will be better for this as oil run's faster when cold.
the 30 part of the oil is a little light as it is cumming into summer but will still be more than adequete.