10w50 and 10w40 oils have different viscosities at high temperatures. These different viscosities affect their performance and suitability for different engines. So, can I use 10w50 instead of 10w40? If your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends using 10w50 oil instead of 10w40, you can use it. If your engine requires 10w40 oil, it may not benefit from…
Finding the exact recommended oil can sometimes be tricky if you need to top up the fork oil in your motorcycle or ATV forks. 2.5 SAE weight fork oil is a common oil. But what if you still need to get this exact oil on hand? Are there suitable alternatives you can safely use instead?…
Can I use an octane booster instead of premium gas? This is a question that many car owners have pondered, especially when faced with the choice of fueling their vehicles. Octane boosters, which are additives designed to elevate the octane rating of gasoline, offer a potential alternative to the higher-priced premium gas. You can use…
As a DIY guy, you must have inquiries on what you should use and what not. 2 stroke oil substitute is what you think of often if you have a scooter, jet ski, or dirt bike. So, Can You Use 10W30 Instead of 2 Stroke Oil? You can, but that’s not recommended. 10W30 can’t be…
You can only use full synthetic oil instead of dexos oil if it meets the GM Dexos Standard. So, in a way, the answer is in checking the required standards. The plus point is, that most synthetics are Dexos nowadays. Even some non-synthetics are dexos certified. Back in the day, using them would have violated…
