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(Message started by: waynem325 on Jun 29^th, 2005, 12:24pm)

Title: Stumped??? Best engine oil for 2.3 auto???
Post by waynem325 on Jun 29^th, 2005, 12:24pm

After reading through the engine spec page on the main Scorpio site I'm a little confused as to what would be the best grade engine oil for my 98 auto estate???

Obviously it would be semi synthetic but would it be:
15w40
10w30
10w40
5w50
5w40
5w30
The list recommends these depending upon the ambient temperature, which the UK seems to fit into most "ish".

Would I have to buy Magnatec or Halfords own semi synthetic, or should I buy direct from my local "fiendly" Ford dealer?
Normally I would go down the "Halfords own" road, but as the Scorpio is new to me and I want to maintain it in the best possible way, I feel I should check before throwing just "anything" into it!

Also-can I rely upon Halfords for their oil and air filters etc, or again, would it be best to buy from Fords?

Any info, as always, would be greatly appreciated. :)

Wayne

Title: Re: Stumped??? Best engine oil for 2.3 auto???
Post by scorpio_man on Jun 29^th, 2005, 6:30pm

hi there

should be SAE 5W-30 oil for the 2.3 using a ford or good quality filter. best oils i've used with mine so far (30k) are ford formulaE(at least £20+) and currently Croma X-Tech(£16) which i rate highly.
http://www.commaoil.com/

hth

ps. tried the halfords SAE 5W-30 oil. don't rate at all, imo!

Title: Re: Stumped??? Best engine oil for 2.3 auto???
Post by waynem325 on Jun 29^th, 2005, 10:29pm

Thanks scorpio_man,

Went to Halfords today and had a closer look at their oils-the 5w-30 was on special. 1/3 off making it about £13.00 IIRC. It was sold out so I didn't have to worry.
I saw the Magnatec (£25.00) and almost bought that but couldn't remember what requirements the oils have to meet so held back.
The Croma X-tech looks like a good 'un, but how do I go about ordering from the website in the link you left? I've never seen that brand before but wouldn't mind getting my hands on some.

Thanks again,

Wayne

Title: Re: Stumped??? Best engine oil for 2.3 auto???
Post by scorpio_man on Jun 29^th, 2005, 11:41pm

hi there

i'm not sure if you can order from their website, trade only? a local factor should have it.

Title: Re: Stumped??? Best engine oil for 2.3 auto???
Post by Boblavens on Jun 30^th, 2005, 6:58pm

That Comma sight is quite useful and it shows all the Scorp oils in the Aplications

Bob