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Old 01-03-2010, 11:35 AM
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Default wot grade of oil for a rs turbo

hi my rs turbo (cvh) needs a oil change wot grade of oil is best for everyday use thanks jay
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it says in the performance ford mag to use 10/40
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yep 10w40
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I use to use 10w50 in mine. What ever you go for make sure its a true Fully Synth oil.
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I use mobil one motorsport but millers 10/60 is meant to be good also.
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I use Mobil 1 15/50 and ive not had any problems,i was reccomended by a local "rs specialist to use a ford synthetic oil that was 5/40,this was bad advise which i listened to had to put new tappets in as one wore a hole right through
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Originally Posted by Xr2iTurbo
I use Mobil 1 15/50 and ive not had any problems,i was reccomended by a local "rs specialist to use a ford synthetic oil that was 5/40,this was bad advise which i listened to had to put new tappets in as one wore a hole right through
Have always used mobil one 15/50 in my cossies and rs turbos and has always been great.
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