What oil does a Clio take?

What oil does a Clio take?

Motor oil Helix HX7 5W-40 fully complies with the specification for the Clio III 1.5 dCi (K9K – 50/63/78kW) (DT) (2007-) and is the ideal lubricant for this car RENAULT.

What oil does a 2003 Renault Clio take?

10w40 semi syn RN spec oil will be fine for your engine.

What is the difference between 5w30 and 5w40?

5w30 is engine oil that has lower viscosity 5 and higher viscosity 30. 5w40 is engine oil that indicates the weight and viscosity of the engine. 5w30 has lower viscosity hence it is suitable to use in hot or lower temperatures. 5w40 has higher viscosity hence it is not suitable at all temperatures.

What is 5w40 engine oil?

5w40 engine oil has a winter viscosity grade of five, meaning it’s less viscous at very low temperatures, compared to, say, 10w40. It has a hot viscosity grade of 40, which means it is just as viscous as 10w40 at high temperatures but less viscous than oils such as 15w50.

What oil does a Clio 1.2 take?

Engine Oil: Syner-G 5W-40.

What oil does a 1.2 Clio take?

Best Oil for a Clio 1.2 16V is 10W40.

What happens if I put 5w40 instead of 5w30?

In practice, this means that each oil is just as viscous at lower temperatures and will remain viscous at -30°C, however 5w40 oil outperforms 5w30 oils at higher temperatures, being effective up to ambient temperatures of 50°C, as opposed to 30°C.

What happens if you mix 5w30 and 5w40?

Oils are miscible. You don’t need to worry about adding one to the other in any proportion as they will easily form a solution. You can use 1 litre of 5W30 mixed with 5W40 and it will not cause any sort of ill effects to the engine.

Is it OK to use 5w30 instead of 5w40?

If you are racking your brain to choose between 5w30 and 5w40, we recommend you go with 5w30. However, if it is too expensive or not available for use, you can always go with the 5w40, which is just as good and will not cause any damage to the engine parts.

Should I use 5w30 or 5w40?

5w30 can be used by different type of vehicles and in different range of temperatures, but is ideal for colder temperatures. 5w40 is often used in higher mileage engine sand performs better in warmer temperatures.

Can I use 5w30 instead of 5w40?

What happens if you put wrong oil in car?

Using the wrong fluid can cause poor lubrication, overheating, and possibly transmission failure. A mechanic might not be able to reverse the damage, even by flushing the transmission. Mistakenly adding motor oil or brake fluid can also destroy your transmission.