Alternative engine oil option for C5 X7

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Alternative engine oil option for C5 X7

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Would any of the following do?
Shell Helix Ultra Professional AF 5W-30
Shell Helix Ultra Professional AG 5W-30

I presume both are synthetic ones?
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Which Engine ?
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Yes both all fully synthetic. The F designates Ford approval and the the G is General Motors approval . These are the car manufacturers answer to being able to take your vehicle under warranty to a non specific dealership for servicing. Not using their oil spec gives them a get out clause.

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2.0 HDi 138PS. I think it is a GM engine.
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ANY low saps 5/30 works just fine.

I think its a PSA engine btw
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Should be C2/C3 spec 5W-30
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