2002 Land Rover Freelander oil specification

2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MTCURRIE
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My owner`s manual`s oil specifications state only synthetic oil,5W50,0W40,5W40 should be used.
Would putting 5W30 oil in my Freelander cause the engine to seize.
Feb 5, 2010 at 5:18 PM
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DAVE H
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you don't really want to go down in oil grade ..(thinner)
Feb 8, 2010 at 4:53 AM
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