Warren57 Posted 22 hours ago Report Share Posted 22 hours ago I notice the recent oil change they used mobile 1, 5w20 oil in my 2016 edge 4 cyl twin turbo. the manual says 5W30. will the 5w20 hurt anything until the next oil change? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 3.5L 4 cyl. Twin turbo ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Yes, your 4-cylinder 2.0L EcoBoost engine requires SAE 5W-30 oil. 5W-20 oil will thin out at operating temperatures and will not maintain a protective film between moving metal parts. Most critically, the turbos are at greatest risk. They spin at +150,000 RPM and uses oil to cool and lubricate the bearings. 5W20 will break down (get too thin) under this extreme heat, leading to bearing wear or turbo failure. Replace it immediately with 5W30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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