changing from 5w30 to 10w30 for summer

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canman
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changing from 5w30 to 10w30 for summer

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hi everyone, I would like to switch from 5w30 to 10w30 for the summer , has anybody else done this . thanks .
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no real need unless you plan to work the engine excessively hard on a regular basis.
 
Stick with the 5W-30 you will get better fuel economy as well.
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Re: changing from 5w30 to 10w30 for summer

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thanks,I guess I will stay with the 5w30
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Unless you are burning oil, I'd stick with the 5W30.  If you are worried it will break down too quick in the heat, just change it more often.
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From Owner Manual: 
 
<div>What Kind of Engine Oil to Use</div>
<div>Look for three things:</div>
<div>. GM6094M</div>
<div>Use only an oil that meets</div>
<div>GM Standard GM6094M.</div>
<div>. SAE 5W-30</div>
<div>SAE 5W-30 is best for the</div>
<div>vehicle. These numbers on</div>
<div>an oil container show its</div>
<div>viscosity, or thickness. Do not</div>
<div>use other viscosity oils such</div>
<div>as SAE 20W-50.</div>
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