Wrong oil used :(

[TwoUpTourer]

I mistakenly read the specs for a VY V6 instead of for a VZ, and so just changed the oil over with 20W-50 instead of the correct 10W-30.

Anyone know if this is a major issue likely to cause me problems, or can I go with it until the next oil change?

 

[commodore665]

It wont do any immediate danger , give it a week or so , and use 5W 30 , which is the correct oil to use , change the filter too .

Don't sweat it , the car wont break down straight away .

 

[Pollushon]

It'll be fine. Generally on Ecos around the 200k mark I recommend moving to a 15-40 or 20-50 especially if you're getting a bit of noise (i.e. lifters). But yeah no harm will come maybe a tiny bit of economy loss by comparison.

 

[XUV]

20w-50, Probably a good thing with this heat wave, change it before winter, although, 20w-50 is good for -7 deg C, so you'd still be good in S.A.

 

[TwoUpTourer]

It'll be fine. Generally on Ecos around the 200k mark I recommend moving to a 15-40 or 20-50 especially if you're getting a bit of noise (i.e. lifters). But yeah no harm will come maybe a tiny bit of economy loss by comparison.

Car is up to 160k so by the sound of it it not such a bad thing then.

 

[AdventraAddict]

NO dont leave it ... if its a 3.6 alloytec.. change it to 5w30 asap Lots of evidence running thick oil leads to timing change tensioner issues and sump sludging... I have seen the results.. Look at is as a really good flush ... drop the oil in there hot so it all runs out

 

[uniacidz]

I would change it when you can, sooner then later

Can get by with it, wouldnt redline it or give it grief though until its changed.

 

[Pollushon]

Whoa! Lets not overreact here folks. I run (well used to run) 20-50 instead of the usual 15-40 for street meets in the warmer weather. You need to remember that Holden themselves recommend 10-30 through to 20-50 for the Eco depending on circumstance.

 

[Sabbath']

Whoa! Lets not overreact here folks. I run (well used to run) 20-50 instead of the usual 15-40 for street meets in the warmer weather. You need to remember that Holden themselves recommend 10-30 through to 20-50 for the Eco depending on circumstance.

I mistakenly read the specs for a VY V6 instead of for a VZ

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[TwoUpTourer]

thanks - good point, a flushing opportunity