what engine oil should i put in

[kirknisbet]

can i put 5-40w engine oil in the car

[Killer Rhubarb]

4.5 or s6? I go 10w40 in the s6, buy you can go 15w40. 5w40 is a bit thin isnt it?

[scotty_d]

Opie told me to use 5w-50 in my 4.2 ajp seems ok. but might go back to 10w-40 as per

[ukkid35]

If the 10W-40 you are proposing to use is API SM rated, then it could eventually cost you your cam shafts.

[kirknisbet]

it 4.2 could i put that oil in as i have loads of it meant to be used in th vw garages