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Re: Using 'Non-Recommended' oil.
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 11/13/2003

Speak to a guy I know that did exactly as you stated re oils and specs. and ask him how he felt about having to pay for a new engine!!

Yep. he used 10W 30 and the manufacturer stated 5W 20 and the engine developed a knock and after investigation by "engineer... Login to read more.