Engine oil type?

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
310,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MLAPPAGE
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I just realized i bought 5w20 engine oil and im about to do an oil change i usually run 5w30 if i use the 5w20 will it hurt my car. Keeping in mind it is winter time.just wabt to make sure before i put it in.
Dec 2, 2014 at 11:23 AM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

Nope won't hurt a bit. Here is a guide to help change it back to 5w30 if you want.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Dec 2, 2014 at 12:16 PM
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LORRI IHRIG
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What is the engine oil capacity for a 2002 cavalier 2.2L?
Oct 27, 2018 at 2:11 PM (Merged)
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CHEVY22
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if you have a manual check there but i know the 2004 is 5 quarts and they should be the same , most cavs are the same 4.5 to 5 quarts

jim
Oct 27, 2018 at 2:11 PM (Merged)