Can I use 15w40 in petrol engine?

15W-40 is not one of the grades for gasoline engines. Hence my comment 1. Because of this 15W-40 oils do not have met the same requirements as other grades, so the performance of this grade can be all over the place.

Which engine oil is best for Hyundai Xcent?

HX7 10W-40 from shell is the engine oil to go for in Hyundai Xcent as it offers better resistance to wear when in heavy city traffic.

What is 15W 40 used for?

What is 15W-40 oil used for? 15W-40 is a very common viscosity grade for diesel engine oil. GTX Diesel is a 15W-40 diesel engine oil formulated to help extend engine life.

Is 15W 40 oil OK?

Specifically 15w40 is a very common choice that I’ve seen recommended often. The short answer : You should use the oil recommended by the manufacturer in most circumstances. Explaination: In most vehicles using a heavier weight oil won’t have any noticeable effect.

What will happen if you put diesel oil in a petrol car?

Heavy duty diesel engine oil has too much detergency for petrol engines. All engine oils have an API rating, as long as the oil includes what is recommended for you engine it will be fine. If the oil has too much detergent, you could end up with bore glazing, especially if the engine is new.

What engine oil does Hyundai recommend?

Mobil 1™ ESP Formula 5W-30.

Does Hyundai recommend synthetic oil?

For us, the Hyundai Elantra recommended oil is definitely the synthetic kind, as this benefits drivers far more than conventional oil.

Which grade of oil is added to the engine of a petrol car?

5W30 or 10W30: Ideal for modern petrol engines. It is cost-effective and has a low viscosity which fits well with modern age petrol engines and gives good fuel efficiency. 10W40: Available in mineral and semi-synthetic variants and is suitable for the Indian climate.

What engine oil is best for my Hyundai Xcent?

HX7 10W-40 from shell is the engine oil to go for in Hyundai Xcent as it offers better resistance to wear when in heavy city traffic.

Which lubricants are used in Hyundai engines?

Shell has been the preferred lubricant supplier for Hyundai worldwide since 2005. The renewed global lubricants agreement will see a Shell pecten engine sticker on all exported Hyundai vehicle engines and increased visibility of the Shell recommendation in car owner manuals.

What is the relationship between Shell and Hyundai like?

Shell and Hyundai will also continue to collaborate on technology and innovation – developing new motor oil formulations to meet the needs of Hyundai’s expanding range of vehicles. Motor oils have significant potential to amplify efficiency gains in current and future engines. Shell and Hyundai are also collaborating on the race track.

Which Shell Helix oil is recommended by Hyundai?

The recommendation covers a full range of Shell Helix products including the latest Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology. In North America, Quaker State (owned by Shell) branded lubricants will be the brand recommended by Hyundai.