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[St3ve]

Hi Guys,

Got no response in the Corolla section, so posting here to see if I get any help...

Which grade of oil do I need for my CTS? Is it 5-40, 10-40?

I would normally use 10-40 in my previous cars, but as this is a little different, I'm not sure...

Oh - I would have a look at the manual, if my car came with one :!Removed!:

Any help appreciated.

Steve

[daktari]

Make TOYOTA

Model Corolla 1.8 VVTi

Engine P

Year 2002-

Application Recommendation Capacity (ltr)

Engine (P) Castrol's best oil&nbspfor&nbspyour&nbspvehicle EDGE 0W-30 (j) 4.4

Alternative&nbsprecommendation GTX MAGNATEC 5W-30 (j)

Manual transmission SYNTRAX UNIVERSAL 2.3

Automatic Transmission

Differential(s) From Gearbox

Coolant ANTIFREEZE 6.7

Wheel Bearings LM GREASE

Brake Fluid RESPONSE DOT 4

Hide Notes Oil Change Intervals

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

j. 'Energy Conserving II' oils also suitable

General Notes

1. Power steering (where fitted except MR2): TQ DEXRON III, some older models: TQF. Refer to handbook. MR2: REFER TO MAIN DEALER

2. Engine oil viscosity recommendations (prior to model year 2000): 10W-30, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50

3. Alternative recommendations, Engine, Petrol, MY >2000: <-29°C to 10°C, 5W-30 (exceptions: VVTi) VVTi: <-29°C to >38°C, 5W-30 -18°C to >38°C, 10W-30 -12°C to >38°C, 15W-40 -7°C to >38°C, 20W-50

4. Alternative recommendations, Engine, Diesel ,MY >1999: -35°C to 30°C, 0W-30 -30°C to 40°C, 5W-40 -25°C to 30°C, 5W-30 -20°C to 30°C, 10W-30 -20°C to 40°C, 10W-40 -15°C to 40°C, 15W-40 -20°C to 50°C, 10W-50 -15°C to 50°C, 15W-50 -5°C to 50°C, 20W-50

5. Additional manual gear oil recommendations: GL-4 may replace GL-5, 80W-90 may replace 75W-90 but latter strongly preferred in both instances

6. Additional differential oil recommendation: EPX 80W-90 may replace EPX 80W-90

7. Cooling systems. Use ANTIFREEZE at a concentration of 50% or one part ANTIFREEZE with one part water. Manufacturer's recommendation: Toyota Long Life coolant

From Castrols website CASTROL

[oilman]

5w-40 would be better than 10w-40 with winter coming on. 5w flows better than 10w (it's about 25% thinner on cold start) which means less engine wear in the log run.

Cheers

Simon