Hi
I'm about to do an oil change,, should I go for what it says on the owners manual? 5w-30? I heard that as the engine gets older you have to use a thicker oil..... the engine of this car is great, doesn't leak or anything like that. Also where I live (nj) it's pretty cold... I also heard that it's not good to use a thick oil in very cold areas.... Can you guys give me some recommendations on what should I use? thanks everybody.
2007-02-07 19:15:20 · 6 answers · asked by aldohq 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would stick with the 5w-30 if I were you. Today's engines are designed buy computers, which makes them more precise. The thinner weight oil will be able to lubricate these more precise engine parts than the thicker weight oils. The older cars were not as precise in the engine design so you could use a thicker oil because the gaps were bigger, now days the gaps are thinner than ever before and it will take a thinner oil to get proper engine lubrication. Hope this helps you.
2007-02-07 19:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by Robert D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Particularly in the winter, stay with the 5W-30 SAE. Better protection. When the weather warms up a bit, 10W-30 SAE wouldn't hurt this little car, but be sure to revert to the 5W 30 SAE when it cools off again.
As for the mileage, it is pretty low for the year (national averages), so it might be a good idea to purchase the oil with the "high mileage" package of additives.
Happy Motoring
2007-02-07 19:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick with the 5w-30 its the proper weight for the engine plus a heavier oil will stick to the cylinder walls and just get burnt off and it isnt leaking oil so i would say stick with what works
2007-02-07 19:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by wisper2u2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not the pinnacle gasket, it is the intake manifold itself. It the section the place the coolant passes by is created from plastic, comparable element take place on my ninety six Marquis at 70,000 miles. you decide on a sparkling intake manifold (do not purchase IT by FORD), Ford rates $800, AutoZone its $250 and is a Dorman. as quickly as mounted with a Dorman manifold it wont fail lower back, yet id additionally purchase new plugs (single platinum), I paid $23 for all 8, you besides might might choose new wires (if manufacturing facility) and a pair of gallon of top coolant (approximately $9 a gallon).
2016-09-28 14:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by lieser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use the 5w30 in the winter and 10w30 in the summer.
2007-02-07 19:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use what it recommends and nothing else.
2007-02-07 19:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by linkinparkchic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋