What are your thoughts about using 0w-40 in a 2012 RRS with the 5.0L SC engine? The vehicle has 202k miles and we just had a ton of work done to it. Replaced the timing chains and guides, new fuel injectors, all new tappets, water pump, F & R cross over pipes and replaced the SC snout. It was mentioned that with that many miles a 0w-40 or 5w-40 oil could be used. Is this recommended or should I stick with the 5w-20 the owners manual recommends?
Thoughts of 0w-40 oil in 2012 RRS SC w/202k miles?
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Rover Range
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5w-20 worked this long. Why switch?
It was suggested because of the mileage.
georgekale
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Stay with the factory recommendation. you got 200k out of your motor using what oil?
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German expert engine builder recommends 5w40 full synthetic.
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georgekale
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What German expert engine builder??
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"LR Time" on Youtube is the Expert...
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can this question be answered with asking about climate where the OP is located?
I believe this is for the TDV6 engine which is a 2.7 liter diesel, not the 5.0 V8.
