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Oil Advice

ZetecShearer1987
ZetecShearer1987
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Hi guys

Just wondered what's the best 5w-30 oil I can get for my 1.6 ecoboost 180bhp focus.

Am I best sticking with magnatec from castrol or are there any better oils to use.

Stuff like Fuchs Mobil triple qx and other stuff I can go for,

What do people recommended

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    Nothing wrong with magnatec to I would just stick with that.

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    In my focus 1.6 zetec 55plate I use to use casteral but went for the same oil in a bit cheaper brand and I've noticed it's doing just a good job ad the casteral

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    Nothing wrong with Magnatec. If your happy with it: stay with it :)

    I use Fords 5w/30 Formula F - Finis 1502266

    There are deals to be had, if you want to buy multiples of 20L, which I tend to

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    Opieoils have good deals on oil

    Use the best that you can afford as i keep saying to people.

    Jamie

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    Fraud recommend Castrol & some Fraud stealers use Fuchs Titan I've noticed

    Fraud oil is made by Castrol / B.P.

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    Is 5w-30 the correct grade for the 1.6 ecoboost? On our Ecoboost Fiesta its 5w-20.

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    Is 5w-30 the correct grade for the 1.6 ecoboost? On our Ecoboost Fiesta its 5w-20.

    Correct
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