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roverbarmy · 17th August 2020, 19:37

I have always used 5/40 oil on my K series cars. On my 1.4 and 1.8 it cured the tappety start ups. I still use 5/40 fully synthetic on my V6. It exceeds the requirements for our engines so is fine to use.

17th August 2020, 19:37	#7
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 have always used 5/40 oil on my K series cars. On my 1.4 and 1.8 it cured the tappety start ups. I still use 5/40 fully synthetic on my V6. It exceeds the requirements for our engines so is fine to use. __________________ Oil in my veins!