Bruce Crone Member Joined Apr 5, 2009 Messages 36 Reaction score 1 Location Tucson, Az. Jun 26, 2009 #1 2003ST, I accidently put 5W-30 synthetic in my engine that already had regular oil in it. What should I expect if anything????
2003ST, I accidently put 5W-30 synthetic in my engine that already had regular oil in it. What should I expect if anything????
D Dre L Well-Known Member Joined Nov 27, 2002 Messages 1,856 Reaction score 0 Location Orlando, FL Jun 26, 2009 #2 Nothing. Some brands are bottled like this.
A Alan Peters Well-Known Member Joined May 14, 2003 Messages 1,149 Reaction score 0 Location Troy, MI Jun 26, 2009 #3 I don't think it will make a difference. How much did you put in? As long as you didn't go over 5 quarts total you should be fine.
I don't think it will make a difference. How much did you put in? As long as you didn't go over 5 quarts total you should be fine.
Bruce Crone Member Joined Apr 5, 2009 Messages 36 Reaction score 1 Location Tucson, Az. Jun 26, 2009 #4 Not quite a quart, that makes me feel better, thanks
swshawaii Moderator Staff member 1st Gen Owner V6 Engine 2 wheel drive Joined Feb 27, 2009 Messages 5,641 Reaction score 518 Location Kailua-Oahu, Hawaii What engine do you have? V6 engine What year is your Sport Trac? 2005 What Generation is your Sport Trac? 1st Gen Owner Jun 26, 2009 #5 IOW you now have a "blend". As "Nobleman" stated, almost all motor oil mfgs. offer a "synthetic blend". No harm done. Probably better anyway.
IOW you now have a "blend". As "Nobleman" stated, almost all motor oil mfgs. offer a "synthetic blend". No harm done. Probably better anyway.
R Rodger Tellefson Well-Known Member Supporting Member Joined Sep 16, 2001 Messages 8,448 Reaction score 3 Location Roseville/Sacramento, CA Jun 26, 2009 #6 you now have a "blend" Click to expand...
D Doctor CAD Well-Known Member Joined Jul 17, 2007 Messages 618 Reaction score 1 Location Greenwood, SC Jun 26, 2009 #7 OMG!!!! Quick, send your Trac to me and go buy a new one... You ruint it!
E Eric Brandon Member Joined Jul 13, 2008 Messages 93 Reaction score 0 Location Alton, WY Jun 26, 2009 #8 No harm Done:banana:
D David Ponder Well-Known Member Joined May 15, 2007 Messages 1,393 Reaction score 0 Location Kansas City, MO Jun 26, 2009 #9 LMAO Doctor... :lol:
Johnny O Well-Known Member Joined Jan 22, 2005 Messages 6,121 Reaction score 30 Location Pittsburgh, PA Jun 29, 2009 #10 Oh no, now you've done it!!! [Broken External Image]: