oil grade for 172

[nismoman]

Hello guys,

I just bring my 172 to have an oil and filter change..
the guy at the service say now the new engine oil for 172 is 7.5 W40 not 5W40 stated on the service book.

is he bullsh*t?

Told him to stick with 5W40.

 

[teady172]

7.5W 40W ??????

5W 40W is exactly what you want!!

 

[nismoman]

thanks teady!

Renault service *ickheads.

 

[BRUN]

ive never heard of such a grade ????