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What kind of oil does a Ford Escort take?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 5W-20 (All TEMPS) This specification has been updated from 5W-30 to 5W-20 per a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer 5W-20 is the preferred viscosity. |
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| Capacity: | 4 quarts. (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 15-22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
What oil does a Ford Focus diesel take?
Focus 1.5 TDCI 0W-30 Oil.
Can I use 10w40 oil in a diesel?
Premium Protection 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil. For use in both gasoline and diesel engines. Offers multi-functionality and wear protection. Ideal for applications where the extra protection of a higher-viscosity oil is desired.
Can you use 10w 30 instead of 5W-30?
Can I Mix 10w30 and 5w30? Most oils will mix perfectly, provided they have a similar synthetic. Therefore, there is no problem in mixing 10w30 and 5w30 since one will be topping up. Mixing the viscosity of oils will not have any effect on the engine.
Is 15W40 good for diesel engines?
ADVANTAGE 15W-40 HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINE OIL can be used with complete success in over-the-road diesel trucks, off-highway diesel equipment, farm tractors, and passenger cars and light trucks with diesel, turbo-charged diesel engines, or gasoline engines and is backward compatible with previous API Oil Categories.
Can you use 10W-40 instead of 15W 40 in a diesel?
A 10W40 oil will be thicker in the cold than 15W40 oil, but they will have the same viscosities at higher temperatures. The winter viscosity number dictates cold-start performance. 10W40 oil will perform cold starts better than 15W40 oil.
When should I use 10W-40 oil?
If you are driving in high temperatures, specifically temperatures greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit, you should use 10w40. 10w40 can operate under a working temperature as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit, while 10w30 maximum working temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is 15W 40 oil used for?