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[oilman]

I get asked many questions about oil so I thought a thread here for all oil related questions would be a good idea and build into a FAQ or reference point for others.

So, put your oil questions here but please give the following information if you would like a recommendation:

Make
Model
Year
Engine size/type

Any mods

Type of use (road/track)

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used)

What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc?

I hope this will help and become a useful thread

Regards
Simon

[Rhinopower]

2.0 zetec, recent top end overhaul, occasional use and maybe the odd track session

[oilman]

Ok,

For the Zetec you will need a 5w-30 grade ideally. If you intend to track the car I would look at a good quality synthetic.

have a look at something like Motul or Amsoil.

Cheers

Simon.

[Badgerboy]

1.6 CVH, Stage 2 Head, on 40's.

Road use, and daily drive.

Thanks!

[Captain Tightpants]

I have a couple of questions!

What sort of running in oil do you recommend for a newly built turbocharged zetec?

What sort of oil would you recommend for a Duratec 2.5 V6, Twin turbo, freshly built, so running in oil. Then the oil to run it on thereafter. It will not be used everyday by a long shot, but when it come out, it will be getting used hard.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

[ianFRST]

I have a couple of questions!

What sort of running in oil do you recommend for a newly built turbocharged zetec?

5w30 mineral / semi synthetic oil i got some off him a few weeks back

[mintwhiters]

What oil for a standard 1991 RS Turbo with low mileage?

Previous owner was reccomended Mobil 1 but the garage I went to said you need something thicker????

HELP!

[oilman]

1.6 CVH, Stage 2 Head, on 40's.

Road use, and daily drive.

Thanks!

Use a 5w-40 synthetic

Cheers
Guy

[oilman]

I have a couple of questions!

What sort of running in oil do you recommend for a newly built turbocharged zetec?

What sort of oil would you recommend for a Duratec 2.5 V6, Twin turbo, freshly built, so running in oil. Then the oil to run it on thereafter. It will not be used everyday by a long shot, but when it come out, it will be getting used hard.

Thanks in advance,

Steve

For the Zetec run in on a basic ACEA A1/A2 5w-30. Once run in switch to a decent 5w-30 ACEA A3/A5 synthetic.

For the Duratec, run in on a 10w-40 semi-synthetic and then switch to a 5w-40 synthetic.

Cheers
Simon

[oilman]

What oil for a standard 1991 RS Turbo with low mileage?

Previous owner was reccomended Mobil 1 but the garage I went to said you need something thicker????

HELP!

You could use M1 but I would recommend a 5w-40 or 10w-40

Cheers
Simon

[Badgerboy]

1.6 CVH, Stage 2 Head, on 40's.

Road use, and daily drive.

Thanks!

Use a 5w-40 synthetic

Cheers
Guy

Thanks!

[filtra]

Standard FRST on 76k, weekend driver. Brands and grades please

ta muchly

[deej]

Brought back from the dead.

Make: ford
Model:fiesta mk 4
Year: 1996
Engine size/type: 1.3 EFI

Any mods: nope

Type of use (road/track) : general road.

Engine oil recomendation please, brands and grades.

[madsekci]

ford fiesta mk3 1.1
road use.

I'm 1000 km over the recommended change and now I hear a strange "knocking" sound coming from the engine bay. (especially when accelerating)

What oil do you recommend and could the sound come from the oil slug build up or should I really get it checked by a garage?

thanks in advance.

[jonosi]

Make: ford
Model:fiesta mk 3
Year: 1995
Engine size/type: 1.6 zetec turbo( lots of mods )

have been using a semi based from Morris for the engine but wana check if i could be using something better. dont do a lot of mileage at mo but will be soon as summer comes around

Jon

[jayrs]

Make FORD
Model FIESTA RS TURBO
Year 1991
Engine size/type CVH EFI 1.6 TURBO

Any mods FULLY REBUILT ENGINE (NOT EVEN FINISHED IT YET) KENT CVH35 CAM, PHASE 1 SET UP
Type of use (road/track) ROAD ONLY, DAILY CAR

Additional info (max oil temps, current oil used) OIL TEMP DUNNO, USING COMMA FULLY SYNTHETIC, 10W-40 if i remember right, can check
What do you want a recommendation for? Engine, Gearbox etc? ENGINE OIL ONLY

[j7aoc]

Escort si 1.8 16v cabrio 130ps

[Gazeddy]

1.3 x-flow mk2 escort twin 45's ,4 branch exhaust

both engine and gearbox uses pinto type9 5 speed rear drive
would also like rear axle recommendation

mainly road use but maybe a track day or 2

[dj22y]

H reg Frst ,T3conv everythin else standard what should i use!! ta!!!

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oilman

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[georgiocat]

Hello... I have a Fiesta rs turbo engine in my Escort mk5 and I live in Greece. It has a Garrett T25 and runs on 165 hp with the help of a superchip. Done about 30000 km's after a full rebuild with pistons,shells etc etc and new liners in the engine block. Car is for daily use,rarely abused and most of the times driven in lght traffic... what would you suggest for engine oil?Any opinion for Eneos engine oil?They have good reputation here in Greece.I must tell you also that the ambient temperature during summer can climb up to 38-39 degrees. Thank you very much!

[oilman]

Hi

Any idea how hot the engine oil gets?

We don't deal with Eneos, so I can't comment.

Cheers

Tim

[georgiocat]

Hi Tim

I am afraid I don't have info on oil temps... Judging from water temps, although I know that the dashboards temp gauge is not the most accurate instrument, it never goes above middle, unless I stuck in heavy traffic with the a/c on. When the car is moving again, the temp falls again. Thanx for your interest, I think I must install an oil temp gauge in the future and then ask your advice again...

[oilman]

Hi

Getting an oil temp gauge fitted is a sensible option, as then I can give you a definite answer, but for now, going for a good synthetic 10w-50 is a good choice, due to the modifications and high air temps.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-659-10w-50.aspx

The Nanodrive CFS is, on paper, the best oil available, but the Pro S and CFS are both really good oils, so all are good choices for your car.

Cheers

Tim

[georgiocat]

Thank you very much, I will inform you on the next oil change. Can you ship to Greece?

[AR-FRST]

Hi,

I've a stage 1 FRST.

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[elPaulio]

Hi there,

Looking for some advice for my Fiesta.

2.0 Zetec-E.
No real engine mods other than a K&N filter. Planned for GSXr ITB's in the near future.
Do have a quaife straight cut box so runs high revs
Track use mainly plus driving to and from track and the odd spirited run - so all types.
On a dual carriageway run i saw oil temps of 120 degrees the other day.

Currently have fully synthetic 5W-30 (can't remember the brand but think its millers)

Worried about temps on track, what advice do you have?

Cheers

Paul