Important article on oil testing comparison's of synthetic oils carried out on a Dyno here in Melbourne, those considering oil change should read.

Appears that a light weight oil such as an 0w-40 or 5w-40 could damage motor till warmed up.

Would recommend that Manafacturers oil be used at all times.

http://www.performanceoilnews.com/oils_against_oils.shtml

Have just purchased an 12/02 XR6T and are thankfull that someone else has taken the depreciation.

Regards

xrhp6

xrhp6,first post eh and so in to the donk protection so soon ,sounds as youll keep your new baby in good shape.

vik

thanks for the info xrhp6, just about to change oil as my t has just done 7500kays and I wasn't sure what would be best. have fun in your new T

that's a damn good read....interesting stuff.

This article rears it head every now and then. It was conducted some time ago in conjunction with Fast Fours and Rotaries magazine. I would not judge any of these oils based on this article.

Try buying the specified oil from Ford. No one can supply the spec listed in owners manual. The dealers all use different brands and viscosity. I'm still trying to work it out.

so close to clever spam

ive spoken to 2 dealers, one told me that 15-50 is fine for the car, one told me they use FULL synthetic !

Go figure that out ??!!??

Ford Dealers who use Castrol, I am told use Castrol FMX which is synthetic, not available to the public, I intend to use Castrol Magnatec 10w-40 as advise by Castrol and Ford Dealer.

Have currently in motor FUSCH Performance Plus, appears to be good oil has synthetic additives, am using to flush out any crud.

Interesting that a Turbo dealer recommends Castrol GTX3.

What oil do others recommend.

15000 K's is to long between changes.

When looking at Tech Data Sheets on oil's look at the ACEA rating,

A1 Fuel Economy Petrol

A2 Standard Performance level

A3 High Performance and / or extended drain.

B1 Fuel Economy Deisel

B2 Standard performance level

B3 High Performance and / or extended drain

B4 For direct injection passenger car diesel

E1 Non Tyrbo charged light duty

E2 Standard performance level

E3 High Performance extended drain

E4 Higher performance and longer extended drain

E5 (1999) High performance and longer drain plus American/Api performances.

GOOD READ is Engine Oils what you need to know,

www.chris-longhurst.com/engineoil_bible.htm1

Regards

xrhp6

Looks like you competition next door :lol: OILS