oil help please
22-08-2010, 09:19 AM
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oil help please
hi all, im changing the oil and filter in my f/reg escort rst, witch oil do i use? and how many liters? thanks.
25-08-2010, 04:46 PM
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mobil 1 15/50 or silkolene pro s, seems to be the prefered choice. 5litre's will be more than enough with over 1litre spare for top ups etc
25-08-2010, 06:35 PM
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i think i put just over 2.5 litres into mine when i changed the oil.
Mobil 1 15w / 50 is what i used too.
25-08-2010, 08:02 PM
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i think its suposed to take 3.6 but i will be corrected if im wrong.. and obviously more if running an oil cooler etc
26-08-2010, 05:25 PM
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15/50 made mine tap like fuk....mite try looking at 10/50
26-08-2010, 05:30 PM
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I use mobil 1 15/50 no probs with it and most people on here use it
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i was told to use 10/40 semi synthetic
26-08-2010, 06:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
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15/50 made mine tap like fuk....mite try looking at 10/50
That wont help as they are the same viscosity when hot!
lol
5/50, 10/50, or 15/50 Fully synth Ester Oil is what you want for a tuned RST
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