Oil for 2016 Ford Ka MK2?

[woozyUK]

my friend has the above car and is finding it difficult to get a definitive answer of what oil type to use. Some say 5W30, some 5W40.

He had 5W30 put in recently but with the temperatures were having ATM in the UK which is very hot at around 26-30+ degrees his car is running a bit lumpy, so maybe the oil is thinning too much in the heat so should he be using 5W40. IF 5W40, would this type be fine to use?

Many thanks in advance.

 

 

[unofix]

Use only 5W-30 as instructed by Ford.

If you are unable to find an engine oil that meets the specification defined by WSS-M2C913-D or WSS-M2C948-B, it is acceptable to use a SAE 5W-30 engine oil that is defined by ACEA A5/B5.

Ford KA+ owners handbook:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=4293&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&Uid=G1858192&ProcUid=G1858193&userMarket=GBR&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False

[woozyUK]

thats the Ka+

isnt that different to the MK2 Ka? (based off the Fiat 500)

[unofix]

Well if it is the older KA mk2 then as per Ford it uses 5W-40 only.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/ENUSA_CG3549_KAA_og_201407.pdf

[woozyUK]

why reply with the Ka+ oil when I noted in the thread title it was the Ka Mk2?

It could make someone use the wrong oil if it wasnt noticed

[unofix]

Well the simple answer is RTFM and you wouldn't need anyone to try and help you !!

[woozyUK]

His car didnt come with a fkin manual

[woozyUK]

was hoping someone with a Ka themselves would reply!