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stewbag15
09-22-2014, 10:13 PM
I have just inherited my Dad's 07 and he has always used 5W30 syn in it instead of 5W20... Any comments on this? I read in the manual, for Mexico, they say if 5W20 isn't available, you can use 5W30.. Thanks..

maharaj
09-23-2014, 07:57 AM
Greetings stewbag. Need some more info on the car, is it stock? Mileage? Please don't hesitate to introduce yourself. :)

stewbag15
09-23-2014, 08:09 AM
Yes it's stock and has 44,ooo km on it...

riefdaddy
09-23-2014, 11:07 AM
You should be fine with the 5W30. I use Shell Rotella T6 in 5W40 with no issues.