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Engine Oil grades

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02 Apr 2018 13:25 - 02 Apr 2018 13:36 #191193 by grumyoldjoe

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That time of year again to change my fluids.
Just checking wki here and halfauds and opie oils and my own paperwork and they all say to use 5w/30 engine oil.
Noticed in my garage part can of 10/40 which I used last year after taking notice of the Euro Parts web site .
Not had any issues this past year so hoping using the 10/40 has not had any affect long term??

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02 Apr 2018 14:16 #191195 by jackonlyjack

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I use 10/40 with no issues

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02 Apr 2018 20:52 - 02 Apr 2018 20:56 #191209 by Jimx5

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I always use 10w/40 in three cars and a van.
This may help explain.

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02 Apr 2018 21:42 #191210 by Busta

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The grade of oil you should use isn't set in stone. It varies depending on ambient temperature, and there are several different grades that are all equally suitable for our climate in the UK. Mine is currently running a blend of 15w40 mineral, 10w40 semi synth and 5w30 synth because I had a few part full cans that needed emptying.

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02 Apr 2018 22:10 #191215 by Max Headroom

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Jimx5 wrote: I always use 10w/40 in three cars and a van.
This may help explain....

Jim that's a really good explanation to those that didn't know.. I always used to remember it as if reading from left to right - "you get in the car and start the cold engine which then becomes hot" - but remembering W for 'winter' is just as simple if not even more intuitive.

I've always favoured fully synthetic oil as its slippery stuff and tends to stay in grade well - but is there any reason you should NOT use fully synthetic in the Jimny engine?

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03 Apr 2018 08:23 #191218 by Busta

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Max Headroom wrote: I've always favoured fully synthetic oil as its slippery stuff and tends to stay in grade well - but is there any reason you should NOT use fully synthetic in the Jimny engine?

Price is the only reason. It is over-spec, but that certainly won't cause any problems. Equally there are no advantages to using it either. I've never heard of anyone having any issues with the oily bits of the engine.

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