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What Oil?

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Hi, I was wondering what sort of oil I should put in my '99 T reg focus?

Any help or suggestions all gratefully received.

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    What Oil?

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    5w 30 is the type.

    I'd recomend either Ford oil or Castrol Magnatec. Also if your changing oil remember to change oil filter or you maeswell be wasting your time.

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    5w 30 is the type.

    I'd recomend either Ford oil or Castrol Magnatec. Also if your changing oil remember to change oil filter or you maeswell be wasting your time.

    Thanks for your help. I forgot to mention that its done nearly 125000 miles, still the same oil?

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    Thanks for your help. I forgot to mention that its done nearly 125000 miles, still the same oil?

    Yep. Mines done over 160k and currently using 5w30 Castrol Magnatec oil

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    as suggested by cressws1 make sure the filter is changed too! id recommend ford 5w30 oil because its no more expensive (suprisingly) and i like using official parts, having said that im sure castrol is just as good :) aslong as its 5w30 it should be fine

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    as suggested by cressws1 make sure the filter is changed too! id recommend ford 5w30 oil because its no more expensive (suprisingly) and i like using official parts, having said that im sure castrol is just as good :) aslong as its 5w30 it should be fine

    Thanks for your suggestions. Sorry took so long to say thankyou Ive had problems with my broadband provider. Thanks once again.

    Regards Martin

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