Oil Type?

[crisskro]

I want to know what kind of oil does the engine use, because the citroen and peugeot have different specs. Also, does it differ from climate to climate?

I saw the recomended oil in the FAQ : "Petrol engine uses a preferred 5W-30 but in warm climates (where engine will not be exposed to less than -10 degrees) 20W-50 or 15W-40 can be used, Diesel is 5W-30 or 5W-40 only. Both engines hold 3.3 litres with filter. Only use fully synthetic oil."

Also, I found this: toyota genuine motor oil.

Fully Synthetic SM/CF 5W-40 1 liter RM49.00

Synthetic SL/CF 10W-40 1 liter RM22.50

I need some more opinions.

[walfice]

My local Toyota dealer uses 5w-30 semi synthetic when servicing all their cars.

[Joolsm]

Can I put 5w 40 oil in my 2006 Aygo?

Edited February 14, 2016 by Joolsm
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[FROSTYBALLS]

5W-30 would be the preferred oil.

[eygo]

oil will be climate depending i.e. you wouldn't want say a 20w oil in your car if you lived

in russia you would probably have a 0w to allow for the oil thickening due to cold.

the 40 is the viscosity of the oil at normal operating temperature

with toyota specifying 30 it means the 40 oil would be thicker

than desired so it wouldn't flow around the engine aswel.

[Razorback]

I have a 95 Toyota Tercel with 110,000 miles that burns about a quart of oil every 500 miles. I switched to Castro 20w50. The 1.5L engine uses less oil and runs much smoother. 

[FROSTYBALLS]

2 hours ago, Razorback said:

I have a 95 Toyota Tercel with 110,000 miles that burns about a quart of oil every 500 miles. I switched to Castro 20w50. The 1.5L engine uses less oil and runs much smoother. 

A higher viscosity oil was probably Toyota's preferred oil for your Tercel - possibly something like 10W-40.