Engine Oil 10w-40 or 5w-40?

[steve1001]

Either will do just fine. The 5w40 is theoretically the better oil as it'll protect the engine more from cold starts, but the OE recommended oil is 10w40 and the engine was designed with this in mind.. Basically, there's not all that much difference.

Thanks very much Jonny81191.

I'm still in 2 minds whether to go for 5w40 or not. As you say they recommend 10w40. And yeah, I can't see what harm it could do, and it does look like it may be better when cold; and will still be the same as a 10w40 when warmed up.

Anyone else had any experience with it, or opinion?

Steve