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06-07-2009, 10:36 AM
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Focus TDCi
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hey guys.
i need to know what oil i should be using in my LT TDCi. i just need to top it up before i go away on holiday with it, and i dont have the time (or money) atm for its 45k service. can someone advise me what oil to buy please  thanks guys |
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06-07-2009, 03:27 PM
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Mobil recommends
FORD Focus LT Series, 2.0 Litre Duratorq Turbo Diesel, Manual (2008-2009) MOBIL SUPER FE SPECIAL 5W-30 Unless you have a full synthetic in at the moment (Mobil 1, Motul etc), I'd just use any good quality 5W-30 oil: Castrol Mobil Valvoline Shell
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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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06-07-2009, 07:52 PM
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Castrol Edge 5W-30 oil $34.99 @ REPCO. Limit 3 per person.
Bloody good price IMO, considering I paid $55 @ Supercheap Auto a few months back edit: a glance at the manual confirms that 5W-30 grade oil is recommended for all the engines Last edited by rand0mn00b; 06-07-2009 at 08:09 PM. |
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06-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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Focus TDCi
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Location: Melbourne
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great thanks guys.
i have only let ford put oil in my car...so i dont know if they have used a synthetic or not.... im a noob to engine oils...would there be any issue if i used a different oil to what ford used in my last service? |
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07-07-2009, 12:13 AM
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hey mate, give them a call tomorrow just say that you want to know what type of oil they use for the **km service(your last service) they should tell you what they use for that service, what the brand/product is and whether its fully synthetic or not. Then you'll know what to go off by.
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07-07-2009, 11:29 AM
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Anthony, how many k's on the car?
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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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07-07-2009, 09:58 PM
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Focus TDCi
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Location: Melbourne
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about 48k melbzetec. ill call ford tomorrow to double check. i really want to get the 45k service done, however having to pay for a wedding and going on honey moon is making the ol' bank balance take a strain.
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07-07-2009, 10:13 PM
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I'd just grab the Castrol Edge 5w-30 and top it up. It will be better than the dealer oil.
I'm a big fan of synthetics, but it probably hasn't had synthetics in it, so I'd stick with a good quality mineral oil like Castrol Edge
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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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07-07-2009, 11:15 PM
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and i always thought diesels needed engine oil specific for diesels. learn something new everyday... |
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08-07-2009, 09:35 AM
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Synthetic is a very loose term and unfortunately covers a somewhat wide range of formulations. What Castrol calls "synthetic" is at the very lowest end of what you can get away with calling "synthetic".
You get what you pay for
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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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08-07-2009, 07:08 PM
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MY Ford Dealer uses Mobil's Delvac MX 15W40 on my TDCI, which is a mineral oil formulated for Diesels but its not synthetic.
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08-07-2009, 08:39 PM
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That brings back memories!
Delvac is exclusively designed for diesels. Trivia: It stands for Diesel Engine Lubricant Vacuum.....as it was originally produced by the Vacuum Oil Company which was a forerunner to Mobil. God I'm getting old
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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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08-07-2009, 10:11 PM
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Focus TDCi
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Location: Melbourne
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so i rang Ford today and they said that they have used Castrol 5w-30w semi synthetic. whats the difference between a fully synthetic and a semi synthetic?
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What oil to use?
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