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Old 07-04-2011, 05:17 PM   #1
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I have 5w30 castrol edge in my car ATM. Is it bad if I top it up with 10w50 Valvoline synth power?

Not to sure on the mixing of oil grades.
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Old 07-04-2011, 05:25 PM   #2
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I asked Mobil and they said yes

http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/...entionals.aspx

edit: as for grade mixing which is what you actually asked, I would have no problems with it as a once off leading up to your next oil change.

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Old 07-04-2011, 06:12 PM   #3
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cheers. yeah im gonna change oil soon just needed a top up and thats what i had lying around
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Old 07-04-2011, 06:22 PM   #4
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agree with ronwest. as a top up, it will be fine leading up to your next oil change. Ive done this a couple of times Damien.
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you might just notice a slight lifter tick but there won't be any damage
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I have 5w30 castrol edge in my car ATM. Is it bad if I top it up with 10w50 Valvoline synth power?

Not to sure on the mixing of oil grades.
Thanks
The addition of slightly heavier oil wont be a problem as once mixed it merely brings the main body back to where it should be or very close , I have been running more of my motors including the lawn mower on hydraulic fluid for years at no detriment , the mowers had done thousands of hours and still burn the same amount
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