as i've been told some oils can't be used, and i don't have a handbook.
2006-08-10 04:28:11 · 12 answers · asked by richard s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
I'ts probably a semi synthetic oil for that.Your motor parts shop will put you right.
2006-08-10 04:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ford used to recommend a specific type of oil for their engines but in view of the age of your car then any reasonable quality oil will be OK. Texaco do a good quality semi synthetic oil for less than £20 for 5 litres which is a bargain.
You ha vent said if the car is petrol or the turbo diesel. If its a TD i would suggest a GTX TD by castrol.
The ford diesel engines last forever by the way 300,000+ miles but around half that for the 1.8 petrol
2006-08-10 04:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your oil flushed and put the cheapest (ordinary) standard oil available from your service garage. Any mineral based oil is safer to use than Synthetic or Semi. I am recomending NewOil Engine treatment though, but it will never be probably be available in your area for a long time. Check the NewOil site for more information.
2006-08-10 04:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by ehnriko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 10W-30 is a safe bet. Unless European oil ratings are different from the numbers they use in the United States.
2006-08-10 04:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Below is a great site for oil information. A normal multi weight oil should do the trick.
2006-08-10 04:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Redeft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use either Magnatec or Castrol now have an oil desigened especially for older engines which might be a good idea
2006-08-10 08:51:01 · answer #6 · answered by Mick H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for 10W-30. Try also adding a fuel additive to clean out the injectors aswell. You can get them from any good petrol station
2006-08-10 10:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10w-30 is a safe bet unless you live somewhere that gets very cold, in which case you should 5w-30. Do not buy store brands or off brands.
2006-08-10 04:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10/40 not a synthetic oil...
2006-08-10 04:34:28 · answer #9 · answered by Noodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Castral GTX.. works on everything with a motor...
2006-08-10 04:43:37 · answer #10 · answered by WOODY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋