[Seeler_Rebeiro]

@all - Thanks for the information. I have changed the oil to the appropriate specs. I have changed to Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 API SM grade.

@CPH - Why is this not so good ?I found my engine smoother than the Shell Helix that I had used earlier ?

One more question. I am changing the gear oil too. The specs say EP 80 GL-4, however all the Extreme Pressure Manual gear oil that I see are in EP90 GL-4. I have checked HP/ BP/Castrol. Any issues if I put in EP90 instead of EP80 ?

[Seeler_Rebeiro]

Originally Posted by sgiitk

I am surprised that FIAT specify API-SM. In fact a 5W40 also must almost certainly be synthetic. Even Honda is happy with API-SL (new Civic Manual).

FIAT recommends 15W40 API SG or higer on Palios. Not API-SM,nor 5W40.

[Jayant..B]

Today my Civic showed minimum level of engine oil on the dip stick. As I wanted to top up, I called Honda service and they recommended Idemitsu 10W30 oil. As I couldnot get one, I used Veedol 10W30 SM grade oil.

Is it ok to use the car now? Can we use a car using two engine oils of same grade from different manufacturers?

[sgiitk]

@Jayant: No issues whatsoever.

[DRIV3R]

Originally Posted by sgiitk

@GTO: I beg to disagree. If the oil is API-SL then it will not matter. Also, it is a new engine so the additional detergent will do no harm.

Firstly, diesel engine oils never have an API S* rating. They have API C* ratings. Secondly, i say that additional detergents might harm a new engine. An old engine would have enough carbon buildup to be taken care of.

Originally Posted by Seeler_Rebeiro

FIAT recommends 15W40 API SG or higer on Palios. Not API-SM,nor 5W40.

Dude, API SG or higher means, API SM included, FYI. And absolutely no harm in using a 5w40 in place of a 15W40.