0w40 engine oil

[Jonff]

I've read a few threads where people do use this grade of oil and was just wondering if there was any major draw backs to using it then maybe the engine burning it off a little quicker than the 5w40 grade. I can get it from Costco fairly cheaply, cheaper than the 5w40 grade.

Also is there anywhere other than Renault I can get a sump plug washer? Saves me having to drive 10miles for a £1 part. Tried ECP but they don't stock them.

 

[DannoTheGreat]

i can get a sump washer from work an post it to you if you can wait for it a few days

 

[Jonff]

i can get a sump washer from work an post it to you if you can wait for it a few days

Thanks for the offer mate but I was planning on dropping the oil in my car tomorrow as I won't have much time to do it anytime else due to the lack of light during the winter months.

 

[mattjk]

Should be fine to re-use the old one. Never had one leak.

 

[st3ve]

I'd stick to what's recommended tbh Jon. Doubt there will be any advantages of using different oil anyway.

 

[Jonff]

Should be fine to re-use the old one. Never had one leak.

I'm tempted lol, but I don't fancy having to clean my drive if it does decide to leak.

 

[st3ve]

I've had mine changed about three times this year without changing the washer and it's been fine.

 

[Jonff]

I'd stick to what's recommended tbh Jon. Doubt there will be any advantages of using different oil anyway.

I've had mine changed about three times this year without changing the washer and it's been fine.

Yeah I agree, doubt there will be any advantages other than it's alot cheaper. Can't remember if it was a 4L or a 5L bottle but it was Mobil 1 for £22 the last time I checked.

 

[Henry]

the Renault sump seal's a dowty washer, but one of these copper crush washers would do the job. ECP keep them (as do lots of others), but they may not be listed against the car - just need to be sure you get one with the correct internal diameter

 

[minisuper666]

Yeah I agree, doubt there will be any advantages other than it's alot cheaper. Can't remember if it was a 4L or a 5L bottle but it was Mobil 1 for £22 the last time I checked.

thats exactly whats in my 172, no ill effects reported here.

 

[Dan R]

youd be better using 10w40 and thats usually cheaper too

 

[Andyman]

LOL at the tight ar5es re-using a 50p washer

Mobile 1's fine but is quite thin.

 

[Aluco]

Just reuse the washer, I've never changed one on any of my cars :rasp:

 

[sofaboy]

GSF in trafford will stock them if you really must.

 

[Jonff]

GSF in trafford will stock them if you really must.

I'll keep that mind for the next oil change. I just reused the old washer and all seems fine. I'll be keeping my eye on it though.

 

[Mark One]

the 0W40 will probably be fine. It's just designed for far colder climates than the UK iirc.

 

[Jonff]

the 0W40 will probably be fine. It's just designed for far colder climates than the UK iirc.

Yeah, I was reading something about that. Something to do with it'd be able to cope with colder temperatures isn't it? It can go as low as -23c without freezing, so I've read.

 

[Stava]

I reckon oil will go lower than that.

Its the viscosity (?) when cold, 0 will be vicous when really cold and therefore get around the engine better then an oil with say 15w40.

I think lol

 

[Jonff]

I reckon oil will go lower than that.

Its the viscosity (?) when cold, 0 will be vicous when really cold and therefore get around the engine better then an oil with say 15w40.

I think lol

Yeah and the 40 is the viscosity when the oil is hot inside the engine apparently. I'm pretty clueless what all the figures mean to be honest lol. Just make sure I use the right grade and stick it in and hope for the best

 

[LouisQ]

Motul recommend a 0w40 grade for the F4R but generally i would go for 5w40

 

[Fred@BTM]

makes no odds, as long as the second number is 40 or higher you're fine

the first number refers to the viscosity at 0degC

0W,5W,10W are ALL fine

 

[st3ve]

Nice one Fred.

 

[Jonff]

makes no odds, as long as the second number is 40 or higher you're fine

the first number refers to the viscosity at 0degC

0W,5W,10W are ALL fine

Cheers for clearing that up Fred.