Oil 5w30

[njackson]

Hi , my car been service today by stoneacre , just look at service sheet they put in 5w30 , should it be 5w40 , will make much different ? Thanks

 

[Pav]

Renault recommend 5W40..not an expert but wouldnt put 5W30 in myself..

 

[Chris]

The 30 means it's a thinner oil... I'd take it back and tell them to change it to the correct oil. Iirc thinner oil is better for cold starts on winter mornings

 

[njackson]

Thanks, just call them , going in morning to change oil ,

 

[montana]

Good - no point running a 30 weight oil when really it should be 40.

the higher number is the viscosity at temperature (100c i think) - the first number is the cold viscosity, so whether its 5w30 or 5w40 will make no difference to cold starts.

 

[njackson]

Does anyone know any good garages in West Yorkshire/South yorkshire area , don't think I am going to stonearce next year, they can't get oil right , what would they be like with cambelt

 

[Kazumz]

Does anyone know any good garages in West Yorkshire/South yorkshire area , don't think I am going to stonearce next year, they can't get oil right , what would they be like with cambelt

They probably put in regular clio mark 3 oil... Not the stuff that the RS needs to be efficiently 'ragged'. Might smell burning.

 

[Jimmy]

Does anyone know any good garages in West Yorkshire/South yorkshire area , don't think I am going to stonearce next year, they can't get oil right , what would they be like with cambelt

[MENTION=52098]njackson[/MENTION]

If you want a main dealer then I highly recommend Harratts in either Wakefield or Pontefract. Adam Vickers (Ponte) is the lad to speak to and he will look after you if you say you are from the forum.

Independent specialists, either RS Tuning in Leeds, or RS Murrays in Headingley. Or Bolsover Car Care in Chesterfield.

 

[Pav]

Hi , my car been service today by stoneacre , just look at service sheet they put in 5w30 , should it be 5w40 , will make much different ? Thanks

you could get an oil of your own choice and let the garage put it in for you??thats what i do every year..just a thought

 

[njackson]

Thanks