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python9
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ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« on: Dec 3rd, 2008, 9:11pm » |
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what is the best engine oil to use when i do oil changes on my 24v scorpio
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #1 on: Dec 3rd, 2008, 10:21pm » |
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I always use 5W30 Castrol Magnatec, as recommended by Ford, and do more frequently than recommended (4-5000 miles). I always use a Ford filter - EFL298
But you'll get loads of different answers - plenty of good oils about - just down to choice and/or price.
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #2 on: Dec 3rd, 2008, 11:15pm » |
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I agree that 5w30 Magnatec is the best oil by far.
I have always, with modern cars, drained the old sludge out and popped fresh Magnatec in within the first week of ownership. 
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #3 on: Dec 3rd, 2008, 11:18pm » |
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okay thanks for the advice
thats what i plan to do i got the diff problem fixed today and she is running fine first time i have driven her since getting her bought her with a knacked diff
i managed to source a diff and it was fitted today
what do i use to flush the engine
i am planning on new plugs oil and filter and air filter
and check my brake pads for ware also flush the cooling system and put in new anti freeze i used green in my desiel can i use the green in the 24v she has done just short of 56,000 miles
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #4 on: Dec 3rd, 2008, 11:53pm » |
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I've used Wynns and STP Engine Flush's and they're both very good. 
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #5 on: Dec 4th, 2008, 8:37am » |
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The specification for Antifreeze is listed on THIS page
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #6 on: Dec 5th, 2008, 9:09pm » |
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service is done but i have to change the rear pads 
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #7 on: Dec 6th, 2008, 6:49am » |
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Just a point on that. Do you know that the rear pistons have to be wound back ?. They cannot be pushed like the fronts.
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #8 on: Dec 8th, 2008, 6:11pm » |
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ive always used 0w40 in my cossie, use a good flushing oil first and always fit a new filter (fluch it before you fit the new filter  )
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Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
« Reply #9 on: Dec 10th, 2008, 11:48pm » |
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on Dec 6th, 2008, 6:49am, Simmo wrote:| Just a point on that. Do you know that the rear pistons have to be wound back ?. They cannot be pushed like the fronts. |
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yes i know that simmo i also have 2.5 TDI SCORPIO ESTATE THAT I DID THE DISCS AND PADS ALL ROUND NOT SO LONG AGO
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