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momos

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Quick one, KJ oil
« on: May 21, 2009, 09:18:16 AM »
Hi
need to change oil n filter this weekend but after checking the lubrication guide
`Engine oil, 3.7L 4.7 10W40 or 15W40 semi synthetic engine oil `
and garage said use 5w 30....which should I use?

Thanks!
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Panic mechanic!

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Re: Quick one, KJ oil
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2009, 09:27:05 AM »
use the recommended grade.
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momos

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Re: Quick one, KJ oil
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2009, 12:26:42 PM »
thanks, but which would that be then?
from the list or from guy who changed engine recommended?

cheers, need to order parts this pm
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Nosebolt

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Re: Quick one, KJ oil
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2009, 12:40:31 PM »
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Re: Quick one, KJ oil
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 12:45:17 PM »
The answer is in our own Tech section

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8091
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momos

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Re: Quick one, KJ oil
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2009, 01:01:23 PM »
thanks, thats from the list i already quoted, just didn`t know wether to keep using 5w 30 or since I`m flushing it use as in said list...
guess i`ll go with the list
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Re: Quick one, KJ oil
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2009, 08:03:35 PM »
5w30 is for high performance engines which run tighter tollerances on the oil galleries.

10w40 should be more than adequate and use a semi synthetic.

oil now theres a big can of worms
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momos

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Re: Quick one, KJ oil
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2009, 08:10:11 PM »
Aye i bet...., thanks!
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