What engine Oil, for a Peugeot 406 (Petrol)

bigjl

ShandyAndy wrote: »

As already said I would be using 10w40 semi synthetic on an old Diesel like that.

It is a petrol not a diesel.

Though without checking I would be inclined to use 10w40 Semi as you have mentioned.

Though I would buy Chevron Supreme from Costco, 10w40 Semi and 20 litres are something like £30 or so, can't remember the exact price as been years since I bought it.

DUTR

ShandyAndy wrote: »

As already said I would be using 10w40 semi synthetic on an old Diesel like that.

I'm sure in the opening post the guy said it's a petrol.

Ebe_Scrooge

SmarterNotHarder wrote: »

"It is highly recommended that you use genuine Honda MotorOil,‘‘ACEA A3/B3,’’or ‘‘ACEA A5/B5’’in your vehicle for as long as you own it. This oil is formulated to help your engine use less fuel.

Glad you've got it sorted


Just a note - you don't need to use "Genuine Honda Oil", any oil will do. What you DO need to make sure of though, is that the viscosity rating ( the 0W30 or whatever ) and the ACEA rating match what the handbook says ( they're 2 different things, both need to be the correct specification ).


You've already mentioned the temperature chart - in general, the thinner oils ( the ones with the lower viscosity number ) are better for short journeys and cold weather, the thicker oils are better in hot weather and / or frequent long journeys. But as long as they're within the range specified in the handbook you'll be fine.

bigjl

DUTR wrote: »

I'm sure in the opening post the guy said it's a petrol.

Yes the OP did.

And there is nothing to suggest the message has been edited.

They also state it is a 1.8 which was petrol only as far as I can remember as the old XUD was 1905 and the later HDi was a 2.0 from what I can remember.

Marktheshark

10/w30 semi synthetic will be fine if its a full change.

EdGasket

Danny_G wrote: »

What engine oil is required (for an oil change) for a Peugeot 406 (Petrol) ?


Car Info = Peugeot 406
Saloon car
Petrol
Year 2000
Engine Size (CC): 1761

Old chip fat should be fine.

( ^ that was a joke by the way as it is a french car, heh heh)

Galeeno

Would there be much harm if such a car got the new oil of 10w40 compared to 5w40,

Putting in 10w40 compared to 5w40,

then what is the worse that would happen to the car, (any long term minor/major damage?

EdGasket

For year 2000 car i.e. quite old, then 10w 40 semi-synth is fine (£15 for 5L at Wilco's) that is what I use in all our cars of that era. The 10w means it will be slightly thicker when cold, thats all. If you have leaky seals or are burning oil then a thicker oil will reduce oil consumption. I actually use a 15w-40 in one car that is tending to burn oil when its cold.

I would say the effect of the slightly thicker oil on an old motor is negligible. On a brand new, high tolerance engine then the proper grade oil will give best protection to moving parts on a cold-start.