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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 10:19 AM
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Default engine oil for 1.3 hcs?

Can anyone recommended what grade oil would be best for a 1.3 hcs engine on 70,000 miles?
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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Im sure its 5/30.
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 04:42 PM
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Crude oil? Lol
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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Crude oil? Lol
Or treacle lol
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 05:44 PM
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Ford recommend 5W30 but they run better on 10W40.
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Im sure its 5/30.
I thought that would too thin ?

Was thinking 15 40? 10 40?
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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10w40 would be my choice.

Was 5w30 even about when the mk4 escorts had the old tappet rattlers from new?
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Old Jan 24, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by studabear
10w40 would be my choice.

Was 5w30 even about when the mk4 escorts had the old tappet rattlers from new?
True...
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