Engine oil additives
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 118
From: Suffolk
Engine oil additives
Just wondering if there are any good engine oil additives out there for a modern diesel? Something that gives the engine protection on cold start.
Advanced PassionFord User
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,623
Likes: 16
From: Bridgend, South Wales
What engine is it?
My Mondeo is supposed to use a 5w30 Ford Spec oil. During winter I use a 0w30 A5/B5 spec oil for improved flow rate when cold.
I think engine oil additives are a waste of time these days. Things don't sludge up like they used to with mineral oils years ago.
Just pick the right viscosity, use a good quality oil and replace it regularly (I change mine every 6,000miles or 6 months).
A bit of mechanical sympathy won't go amiss too. I try to give my car a minute or two idling when starting from cold to ensure oil is where it needs to be before loading the engine up. I'm pretty gentle on it until the coolant has been at 90° for a good few miles.
My Mondeo is supposed to use a 5w30 Ford Spec oil. During winter I use a 0w30 A5/B5 spec oil for improved flow rate when cold.
I think engine oil additives are a waste of time these days. Things don't sludge up like they used to with mineral oils years ago.
Just pick the right viscosity, use a good quality oil and replace it regularly (I change mine every 6,000miles or 6 months).
A bit of mechanical sympathy won't go amiss too. I try to give my car a minute or two idling when starting from cold to ensure oil is where it needs to be before loading the engine up. I'm pretty gentle on it until the coolant has been at 90° for a good few miles.
Last edited by Bailes1992; Dec 21, 2014 at 07:48 AM.
Don't ask - I don't know
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 19,033
Likes: 40
From: Avoiding idiots - or trying to....
I use Slick 50, have for years. Maybe it's force of habit but I'd rather use than not. I change the oil every 3 months as well, again, that's just the way I like to do things. I also let the car run for at least two minutes from cold so all the oil ways, cams etc are fully lubed before putting the engine under any load.
Thread Starter
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 118
From: Suffolk
What engine is it?
My Mondeo is supposed to use a 5w30 Ford Spec oil. During winter I use a 0w30 A5/B5 spec oil for improved flow rate when cold.
I think engine oil additives are a waste of time these days. Things don't sludge up like they used to with mineral oils years ago.
Just pick the right viscosity, use a good quality oil and replace it regularly (I change mine every 6,000miles or 6 months).
A bit of mechanical sympathy won't go amiss too. I try to give my car a minute or two idling when starting from cold to ensure oil is where it needs to be before loading the engine up. I'm pretty gentle on it until the coolant has been at 90° for a good few miles.
My Mondeo is supposed to use a 5w30 Ford Spec oil. During winter I use a 0w30 A5/B5 spec oil for improved flow rate when cold.
I think engine oil additives are a waste of time these days. Things don't sludge up like they used to with mineral oils years ago.
Just pick the right viscosity, use a good quality oil and replace it regularly (I change mine every 6,000miles or 6 months).
A bit of mechanical sympathy won't go amiss too. I try to give my car a minute or two idling when starting from cold to ensure oil is where it needs to be before loading the engine up. I'm pretty gentle on it until the coolant has been at 90° for a good few miles.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
oilman
Trader Parts for Sale.
5
Aug 30, 2015 08:37 AM
JoeyBoyden
General Car Related Discussion.
0
Aug 18, 2015 10:52 PM