The W stands for Winter. The 5w30 flows easier at lower temperatures. It is a 5 weight oil at low temperatures where the 10w40 is a 10 weight at low temperatures.
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Any 10W40 is what i was told when car was serviced last month hope this helps Any 10W40 is what i was told when car was serviced last month hope this helps For the 1.4 petrol it's 5W40 Fully Synthetic - What engine is yours??
5w40 is a heavier weight oil at full operating temperatures, but are the same weight when cold.
Yes, you can mix weights but use exactly what the manufacture recommends and do not mix weights.
I would try and use 5W40 since it has lower viscocity and should reduce ware/tear/gasoline consumption, or so they say
As long as you change it every 10000 5w40 synth or 10W40 Semi Synthetic. TO MODERN STANDARDS.
The recommended oil for a Cayenne Turbo S would be either Mobil 1 in 10w40 or 5w40. However, it is widely known that the best oli to run is Pentosin Pentosynth 5w40.
if you have a zetec motor than best use a 5w40 or 10w40 Castrol Magnatec seems to work for me but also Shell Helix have a 5w40 which im busy trying out.are your valves sticking???
5w40
5w30 or 5w40 .... i think 5w40 is better
He 5w40 oil is a thicker oil at full operate temperatures than the 5W-30 oil.
Any name brand oil will do, but synthetic oils are better. Generally summer it is 10w30 and winter 5w30 for new cars and 10w40/10w30 for high mileage cars. However engine oil rated for diesel engines are best and you can get a synthetic diesel oil recommended by BMW from Bavarian Autosport, Lubro Molly, 5w40/10w40.