engine oil

[kev s3]

oil change time again, so i was wondering if anyone had tried anything else in the v6 lump apart from mobil 1? been told by a mate that it might be a bit thin sorry if this has been done to death but the search dos'nt pick up too many threads.

[Justin S]

I put Valvoline 20-50 in mine.The best stuff for doing 3-4k a year as there is a lack of detergents(i think) but heartily recommended by many a race engine builder.Oh and about £16 a gallon.......

[kev s3]

cheers,off to the factors tomorro!

[bills1]

Yeah I also use Valvoline, but 15/50. Apparently it is ideal for the Ford V6. I change every 3,000 and no top ups are needed.

[tonystiny]

I've heard vaseline works well as a lubricant.

I'll hasten to add. Not tried it personally.

[roger brown]

I use Millers 15/50 in mine. Comes in gold bottle and I think called Supreme or some such. Seems fine and dandy.

[roger brown]

I use Millers 15/50 in mine. Comes in gold bottle and I think called Supreme or some such. Seems fine and dandy.

[andyf007]

:anorakmodeon:

SAE Viscosity Grade (example 5W-30)

Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow characteristics, or thickness, at certain temperatures.
The low-temperature viscosity (the first number, 5W in the example above) indicates how quickly an engine will crank in winter and how well the oil will flow to lubricate critical engine parts at low temperature. The lower the number the more easily the engine will start in cold weather.
The high-temperature viscosity (the second number, 30 in the example above) provides thickness, or body, for good lubrication at operating temperatures.

Drivers should refer to their owners manuals to select the proper viscosity oil for the ambient temperature and operating conditions at which the vehicle will be used.

Lowest outside temp. = 0C use 5-30, 10-30, 10-40, 20-50
Lowest outside temp. = -18C use 5-30, 10-30, 10-40
Lowest outside temp. = >-18C use 5-30

10-50 or 20-50 are thick oils, great for high temps, racing etc, but watch those oil seals, get the engine hot before thrashing! Especially if your winter driving. Somewhere around 10-30 to 10-40 should be good enough all year round.

Any reasons for not using synthetics other than price?

Andy :nearlyforgotottakeanorakmodeoff:


>> Edited by andyf007 on Wednesday 20th November 15:19

>> Edited by andyf007 on Wednesday 20th November 15:19

[M@H]

Millers Full Synthetic CFS .. pick a grade that suits

[kev s3]

thanks for the thoughts.cheers andy,now i understand the numbers .the factors recomended 5w-30 as it is listed in his book for the granada and sierra 2.9 .thing is the car wont be going too far this winter as i am taking the body off.

[M@H]

I got my Millers Numbers wrong.. I used to use Millers XFS Full Synthetic 5W-40

Cheers
Matt.

[roger brown]

I've not checked but I think 15/50 is the viscosity rating quoted in the bible for the 2.9 engine?

[peterc]

Talking about lubricants reminds me..

Did you hear about the poor unfortunate newly weds who did not know the difference between KY jelly and putty???




All there windows fell out!

[kev s3]

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