Hi, my oil life indicator is showing 30%. Should I get the oil changed now?, it was last changed November 2021. Also, what grade of oil is it that can last 2 years, all my previous cars had an annual oil change. Thank you.

Ford owners handbook:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=6102&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&Uid=G1867996&ProcUid=G1868000&userMarket=GBR&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web

If you would like your 1.0 Ecoboost to live a long and happy life then it would be very wise to change the oil now, and in the future every 12 months regardless of service intervals/oil life.

Use ONLY oil to the exact specification WSS-M2C948-B  SAE 5W-20

never ever use any oil additives and never use an oil flush when changing the oil.

 

19 minutes ago, VALLEYVEGAN said:

. Also, what grade of oil is it that can last 2 years, all my previous cars had an annual oil change

I'd certainly suggest sticking with an annual oil change.

The 5W-20 oil to specification WSS-M2C948-B is the same as was specified before Ford changed the service interval to 18,000 miles/2 years.

When I first got my Mk 8 I asked the service manager what changes had been made to the oil or engine specification to permit this and he confirmed "none". I have continued with annual oil changes, as have many other members on here.

(VW Group have 2 service regimes - annual and variable up to 2 years max, but for the latter (unlike Ford) a different - and very expensive - oil is used.)

 

 

2 minutes ago, unofix said:

Ford owners handbook:

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=6102&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&Uid=G1867996&ProcUid=G1868000&userMarket=GBR&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web

If you would like your 1.0 Ecoboost to live a long and happy life then it would be very wise to change the oil now, and in the future every 12 months regardless of service intervals/oil life.

Use ONLY oil to the exact specification WSS-M2C948-B  SAE 5W-20

never ever use any oil additives and never use an oil flush when changing the oil.

Where is the best place to buy this oil?

The most cost efficient place I've found is Arnold Clark online. They sell it in 5 litre containers, most only sell it in 4 litre containers.

https://www.arnoldclarkautoparts.com/products/ford-castrol-magnatec-professional-5w20-engine-ecoboost-oil-5l-15d63e?variant=37819424964761&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-09-08&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRqvCFfswpDpJpHtJBtSl5GsapNxbPEwLEC6nhB7btJJTO8TgqxAigQaAqDzEALw_wcB

5 minutes ago, Eric Bloodaxe said:

 

I'd certainly suggest sticking with an annual oil change.

The 5W-20 oil to specification WSS-M2C948-B is the same as was specified before Ford changed the service interval to 18,000 miles/2 years.

When I first got my Mk 8 I asked the service manager what changes had been made to the oil or engine specification to permit this and he confirmed "none". I have continued with annual oil changes, as have many other members on here.

(VW Group have 2 service regimes - annual and variable up to 2 years max, but for the latter (unlike Ford) a different - and very expensive - oil is used.)

 

 

Has the name changed on this oil to magnatec stop start?

I would rather buy the oil to take to a garage than trust them to use the correct grade ( caught a garage out before at this )

I don't know if the name has changed but so long as it is WSS-M2C948-B they can call it what ever they like, it will still be the exact same oil.

10 minutes ago, VALLEYVEGAN said:

Has the name changed on this oil to magnatec stop start?

Looks like it. Here's the link to Castrol recommended oil for 1.0 Ecoboost:

 

https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/car-engine-oil-and-fluids/motor-oil-and-fluids-finder.html?page=recommendedProducts&id=b235a2cd7d2ea158ad2a16a80ad093b1

 

As Unofix says, it's the spec number that's the vital thing.

Thanks everyone, 5 litres on order. Seems mad the difference in price (£10), at different places.

I use this stuff, £26 for 5ltrs if you buy 2 or more - Ebay.  Search Mannol WSS-M2C948-B

 

I use the VW stuff on my Skoda VRS, Its good oil.

 

14 minutes ago, fiestaecoboostman said:

I use this stuff, £26 for 5ltrs if you buy 2 or more

Or for £3.98 more you can buy just 5 litres of the oil recommended by Ford. Whilst I don't don't the oil your using is of a suitable specification, if it was my engine I'd just feel happier using the Castrol oil

19 hours ago, VALLEYVEGAN said:

Has the name changed on this oil to magnatec stop start?

I would rather buy the oil to take to a garage than trust them to use the correct grade ( caught a garage out before at this )

Thanks for all your help. I tried to find the filter but the ford parts site keeps coming up no parts found for this model?, and the arnold clarke site listed about 5 different ones ( diffetent specs sizes etc, ranging fro 8 quid to 26?)

1 hour ago, VALLEYVEGAN said:

Thanks for all your help. I tried to find the filter but the ford parts site keeps coming up no parts found for this model?, and the arnold clarke site listed about 5 different ones ( diffetent specs sizes etc, ranging fro 8 quid to 26?)

Recent thread on this:

 

https://www.arnoldclarkautoparts.com/products/genuine-ford-focus-2014-19-petrol-1-0-ecoboost-oil-filter?_pos=2&_sid=0ac85ef5d&_ss=r

Ford Finis code 1751529 seems to be the default filter mostly used.

22 minutes ago, unofix said:

https://www.arnoldclarkautoparts.com/products/genuine-ford-focus-2014-19-petrol-1-0-ecoboost-oil-filter?_pos=2&_sid=0ac85ef5d&_ss=r

Ford Finis code 1751529 seems to be the default filter mostly used.

Yes they are out of stock, but suggested Fram Oil Filter - PH9566

 

18 hours ago, unofix said:

Or for £3.98 more you can buy just 5 litres of the oil recommended by Ford. Whilst I don't don't the oil your using is of a suitable specification, if it was my engine I'd just feel happier using the Castrol oil

Ah I fell into the trap of assuming it would be a better saving without checking because the Mannol V the VW longlife is a much bigger saving I just used it for the wife's Fiesta! Still, every little helps !!

 

🙂

I buy my oil from Opie and have done for years. If you search you can find discount codes for the site. 

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-2125-ford-wss-m2c948-b-engine-oil.aspx

I've bought Millers oil with a Mahle oil filter. They do sell Castrol and other oils too.

1 hour ago, Jim H said:

I buy my oil from Opie and have done for years. If you search you can find discount codes for the site. 

You would need a 37% discount code for it to just match the same price as Arnold Clark Ford for 5 litres of Castrol oil.