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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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hi guys

which engine oil does everyone use in there rs turbo? one chap has told me mobil 1 15/50 oil will be fine and a ford mercanic has told me to use 5/30 which is best?

cheers dave
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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same as i wrote in tech post.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Either Mobil 1 0-40 or Mobil 1 Motorsport 15-50.Have used both over the yrs with no problems.Regards,Micky
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by s2 turbo dave
hi guys

which engine oil does everyone use in there rs turbo? one chap has told me mobil 1 15/50 oil will be fine and a ford mercanic has told me to use 5/30 which is best?

cheers dave


Any Fully Synthetic 3 Ester 15/50 oil, Millers, Mobil, Silkolene, etc...
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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I always used 5w40 full synthetic, works fine.
Now i have Teboil diamond 5w40 it is cheap and works nice. Also won some local car magazine test last year.

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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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It all depends on engine spec if its more or less a standard engine then any good Fully Synthetic 5/40 will do.
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