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Thread Author: Chris S	Replies: 4

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Sun 4 Jan 15 18:27

Nissan - 52 1.0 5w40 v 15w40 - Chris S

Halfords are selling cheap 5w40 oil, my Nissan Micra uses 15w40.
Will the oil protect it's engine during the warm-up period?

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Sun 4 Jan 15 18:41

Nissan - 52 1.0 5w40 v 15w40 - Skip

Stick to whatever the manufacturer specifys.

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Sun 4 Jan 15 19:57

Nissan - 52 1.0 5w40 v 15w40 - Victorbox

>> Will the oil protect it's engine during the warm-up period?

Yes

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Sun 4 Jan 15 21:22

Nissan - 52 1.0 5w40 v 15w40 - Duncan

>> Halfords are selling cheap 5w40 oil, my Nissan Micra uses 15w40.
>> Will the oil protect it's engine during the warm-up period?

Is the oil to Nissan's spec?

If yes, then yes.

If no, then it may not.

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Sun 4 Jan 15 21:40

Nissan - 52 1.0 5w40 v 15w40 - Chris S

>> Is the oil to Nissan's spec?

5w40 might exceed Nissan's spec

Last edited by: Chris S on Sun 4 Jan 15 at 21:40

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