5W20 oil for 2011 xls insted of 0W20 ?

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Nov 20, 2011 | 05:37 AM

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Dec 1, 2011 | 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by armymen

Hi
For my 2011 outlander xls they recomand in the manual 0W20 synthetic, if I use some 5W20 synthetic will it void waranty or not run properly?
If I did put synthetic the recomand is 5W20 so I don't thing the 5W20 synthetic is a issue.
I'm in canada and they preddict cold weater.
Also do oil change every 8000 km as recomand

Let me know of you comment about this

Either oil will be fine. 0W20 marginally better in cold weather on startup only (once warm, both are same viscosity), but doubt you will notice the difference. You won't harm the engine with 5w20 synthetic.
Personally, I think every 5000miles is excessive changes with a modern fully synthetic oil, but best stick to that while under warranty if that is what recommended.