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Which Oil Is Needed

Clairewins
Clairewins
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Hi everyone.

I am new to this and its a silly question but i have a Focus 1.8 Zetec, (yr 2000) petrol car and i'm not sure which oil i should use. Is it 5W 30 synthetic oil ??

Thanks

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    Hi everyone.

    I am new to this and its a silly question but i have a Focus 1.8 Zetec, (yr 2000) petrol car and i'm not sure which oil i should use. Is it 5W 30 synthetic oil ??

    Thanks

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    hi i've got the same car as you and just bought from Halfords 5w/30 ford recommended oil look on the halfords website put in your reg number and they will recommend the oil for your car,as far as i can tell its the same as the Ford oil but much cheaper and bears the Ford logo.Ive just tonight completed a 1500 mile journey no problems but do make sure you get the oil filter changed as well this is essential in my view

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    5w30 is needed for just about any ford these days, petrol and diesel

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    5w-30 is correct.

    if you would like the oil that ford use get semi-synthetic 5w-30 formula-E

    you can buy it from the ford parts desk and its no more expensive then good oil from halfords (£25.99 for 5 litres)

    however any 5W-30 oil that conforms to ford specification WSS-M2C913-B will be fine

    this has already been discussed in detail, see here :D

    http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=15161

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