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@NorthernEX-T is definitely right. I'd be worried about tight tolerances in the engine that 5w can't fit into when it's cold.

It's only $30-40. I'd drain out that stuff and replace it with the correct stuff. Use a super clean pan to catch the 5w stuff in so you can save it. There won't be anything wrong with it.
tolerances does not mean that the space between parts is smaller. tolerances mean that the variation in the size of the spaces is less.
 


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The lower number ( OW- ) of the oil weight has everything to do with bearing clearances and cold startup, when wear is disproportionally greater. Going to a higher ( e.g. 5W- ) will result in less oil getting to the bearings during this critical time, and is just plain nuts.
 

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The lower number ( OW- ) of the oil weight has everything to do with bearing clearances and cold startup, when wear is disproportionally greater. Going to a higher ( e.g. 5W- ) will result in less oil getting to the bearings during this critical time, and is just plain nuts.
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