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Aug 1, 2010 | 04:50 PM

drhayes

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From: Sugar Land,Texas

Motor Oil Specification

2007 XK - Manual says to use 0W-40 or 5W-40, for temperature above 95 degrees, with API SM and ILSAC G-4 certification . I have not found an oil that matches this spec. What are others using in the warmer climates?

Aug 3, 2010 | 05:10 PM

ShadyJC

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5-30 is going into mine next week, as it goes into all my cars.

Aug 12, 2010 | 02:42 PM

sdookhan

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JC, can you post a DIY on your oil change (with pics)? I think it would help a lot of us.....Thanks in advance!

Aug 24, 2010 | 04:32 PM

ShadyJC

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Unfortunately my DIY mostly involves dropping off my car at an independent mechanic, I choose not to change my own fluids.

For drhayes, Mobil 1 has a 0-40 "European Formula" spec oil that you can buy.