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18-09-2007, 09:13 PM
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4dlvr
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i dont really know what oil i should use in my 04 zetec 2l, its got 34,000km atm.
i was looking around and most specifications say i should use 5w20 or 5w30 but being hotter in australia shouldnt i go a bit higher for both numbers??? i was thinking 10w30 or 10w40. im no oil expert but im very generious when it comes to oils, call me stupid but i change it every 3000km and i average about 50-70km a day
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18-09-2007, 10:23 PM
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Specification is 5W-30, even in our climate. You can get away with 10W-30. Mobil recommends that weight.
I have just changed to 5W-30 after years of running on 10w-30, and I reckon the engine spins far more freely. Take a look at this thread for my views http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11190667
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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20-09-2007, 02:19 PM
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4dlvr
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im going to go along with 5w30, and see how it goes. although i dont think ill be spending as much as you did for your oil melbzetec
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96 EF FAIRMONT Garrett gt40 turbo , iceman plenum, head ported, polished and balanced, wade turbo cam, wade double valve springs, bosch 023 fuel pump, 36lb injectors high flow cat, 4' dump and 2.5' redback exhaust. 215rwkw @7psi |
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20-09-2007, 05:22 PM
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Stay with what the manufacter recommeneds, Ford have spending thousands of dollars to find which oil works best and are nice enough to share results. 5w-30 will work from -40c to 50c+.
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23-09-2007, 05:38 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
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As the car gets more mileage you have to be a little careful as well, I wouldnt go below fords recomendation if the miles are getting high.
I swear by Royal Purple oil. Its pricey but its great. Me and my dad (he has a BA GT) have been using it for a while now, no problems. There was a review on oil in a commodore mag I was reading one day (Im a ford guy, dont worry). Royal purple performed the best. Followed by Valvoline, then Mobil 1. Also elf was quite good. Motul performed extremely bad for an expensive oil, which I was shocked to read as it was always talked about very highly, it gave nearly no protection against wear. |
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23-09-2007, 05:46 PM
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Try out Castrol EDGE 5W-30.... $48-50 for 5 litres.
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23-09-2007, 07:17 PM
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Quote:
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24-09-2007, 03:53 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
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Im not sure mate... From memory they had a mock up piston and bore. It was a few years ago if that helps.
But I could be mistaken... I never had the full mag, it was a segment of the article found in the oil display rack at my mechanics. |
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24-09-2007, 04:37 PM
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Not a problem. There is a dodgy article on this forum somewhere with a amateur test that is interesting, but miles away from reality, involving rubbing metal against a bearing using a smear of oil. Got bugger all to do with how an oil works in an engine. I thought it amy have been that one (these things take on a life of their own on the internet)
90% of tests seem to have been done by Amsoil....and they always come out best!!!!! Go figure
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24-09-2007, 04:38 PM
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double post
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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24-09-2007, 06:29 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
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Yeah you'd have to expect them to pump up their own product.
In reality, most oil around those price ranges will perform pretty well, at least meeting fords standard if not exceeding. I know they use whatever they get cheapest in the dealership, so they arent too worried. My local ford service uses shell helix 2. Dads local ford service uses one of the castrol oils. |
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28-09-2007, 11:54 PM
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4dlvr
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does anyone know exactly how much oil the focus uses??? after servicing the car today i relaized that the dipstick used for measurment is real crap and unaccurate.
thanx
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29-09-2007, 08:25 AM
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4.25 litres with filter change
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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04-11-2007, 10:36 AM
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4dlvr
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just thought ild update youse, i used Castrol EDGE 5W-30. its been 2000km and the oil still looks as good as it did the first time i poured it in the motor. by far the best oil ive used. it cost me $50 but it was well worth it
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96 EF FAIRMONT Garrett gt40 turbo , iceman plenum, head ported, polished and balanced, wade turbo cam, wade double valve springs, bosch 023 fuel pump, 36lb injectors high flow cat, 4' dump and 2.5' redback exhaust. 215rwkw @7psi |
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