KV6 recommended oil

Copilot · 1st May 2019, 23:00

In my K 1.4 of my 400 series, I've always used fully synthetic 10W40. More specifically Shell Hellix HX7.

Now in my KV6 I'm wondering if I could use the same oil.
Some say would be recommended to use 0w40 or 5w40 oils.

Noticing I'm living in Denmark so the temperatures during winter are close to 0ºC.
What kind of engine oils do you guys use?

roverbarmy · 2nd May 2019, 06:47

I always use 5/40 fully synthetic (originally to eliminate rattly cold starts on a 1.8 that I had). My V6 is fine on it.

Dorchester2 · 2nd May 2019, 08:53

Same with mine: fully synthetic Shell Helix Ultra 5W40. Better when starting cold.

COLVERT · 2nd May 2019, 21:58

If you use what it says in the handbook you won't go far wrong.--

Dorchester2 · 3rd May 2019, 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

If you use what it says in the handbook you won't go far wrong.--

A 20 years old sheet of paper isn't actually up-to-date.
Not to say anything about E85 which wasn't on the roll in 1999...
Updates are sometimes useful if not necessary.
I like experiencing unused tracks and so far I'm rather chuffed...

COLVERT · 3rd May 2019, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorchester2

A 20 years old sheet of paper isn't actually up-to-date.
Not to say anything about E85 which wasn't on the roll in 1999...
Updates are sometimes useful if not necessary.
I like experiencing unused tracks and so far I'm rather chuffed...

Nor is the 20 year old car.----

topman · 3rd May 2019, 09:20

I've used 10/40 triple qx from ecp for the last 10 years. No problems at all with it.

Randyjim · 3rd May 2019, 09:46

My slam panel recommends Mobil 1, but I believe the handbook recommends 10w40. You can't have both as far as I know!

I've stuck with Mobil Super 2000 10w40 instead of Mobil 1 which is 0w40 iirc.

Rev Jules · 3rd May 2019, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by topman

I've used 10/40 triple qx from ecp for the last 10 years. No problems at all with it.

I have just put that in my Diesel.
Rev

T-Cut · 3rd May 2019, 10:41

The ACEA specs should be taken as the minimum quality required. The other factors are more variable within reason. The Handbook has them all.

1st May 2019, 23:00	#1
Copilot Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Odense Posts: 70 Thanks: 60 Thanked 31 Times in 11 Posts	KV6 recommended oil In my K 1.4 of my 400 series, I've always used fully synthetic 10W40. More specifically Shell Hellix HX7. Now in my KV6 I'm wondering if I could use the same oil. Some say would be recommended to use 0w40 or 5w40 oils. Noticing I'm living in Denmark so the temperatures during winter are close to 0ºC. What kind of engine oils do you guys use? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd May 2019, 06:47	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I always use 5/40 fully synthetic (originally to eliminate rattly cold starts on a 1.8 that I had). My V6 is fine on it. __________________ Oil in my veins!

2nd May 2019, 08:53	#3
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topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	I've used 10/40 triple qx from ecp for the last 10 years. No problems at all with it. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

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2nd May 2019, 21:58	#4
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	If you use what it says in the handbook you won't go far wrong.--

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Randyjim Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gloucester Posts: 83 Thanks: 30 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	My slam panel recommends Mobil 1, but I believe the handbook recommends 10w40. You can't have both as far as I know! I've stuck with Mobil Super 2000 10w40 instead of Mobil 1 which is 0w40 iirc.

3rd May 2019, 10:41	#10
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,751 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The ACEA specs should be taken as the minimum quality required. The other factors are more variable within reason. The Handbook has them all.