Can I use 5w30 instead of SAE 30 oil?

Can I use 5w30 instead of SAE 30 oil? 5w-30 is fine to use. It has the same flow rate as SAE30 at normal operating temps. The way oil works is, the first number is flow rate at ambient temp. Is 5w30 the same as SAE 30? Originally Answered: Is SAE 30 the same as … Continue reading Can I use 5w30 instead of SAE 30 oil?