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(Message started by: lamjed on Aug 19^th, 2009, 9:34pm)

Title: oil
Post by lamjed on Aug 19^th, 2009, 9:34pm

Hiya,I am doing a engine oil change this week-end and was wondering what would you recommend as to the oil to use,I have a 2.9 ultima 12v.Aslo I see the word m a f used alot could you tell me what it stands for and were is it located.Thanks for any advice.P.S its on a N reg.

Title: Re: oil
Post by tonyboy on Aug 19^th, 2009, 9:40pm

MAF is the Mass Air Flow sensor, it's situated just after the air filter. Keeping this clean can solve a lot of proplems.....http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cleanmaf.htm

Title: Re: oil
Post by Matt on Aug 19^th, 2009, 9:44pm

Im pretty sure the 12V versions dont have the maf but some one will confirm :)

Title: Re: oil
Post by tonyboy on Aug 19^th, 2009, 9:49pm

on 08/19/09 at 21:44:57, Matt wrote:

Im pretty sure the 12V versions dont have the maf but some one will confirm :)

Your not wrong there just looked at the page and it does say All except 12V...

Title: Re: oil
Post by lamjed on Aug 19^th, 2009, 10:02pm

Thanks for the quick response :)

Title: Re: oil
Post by gozz on Aug 19^th, 2009, 10:39pm

lamjed.
I am currently using 5w30 semi synthetic in my 12valves,10w30 was the old recommendation,but factors now list the former.
As the lads previously stated,the 12valve engine which is the old Granada Cologne lump operates on EEC4 power control module and has distributor ignition,therefore it has no MAF meter.
If you are doubtful as to the condition of your engine oil ie whether or not anyone has bothered to change it for years,you should get 5 litres of flushing oil,drain your old oil when hot,put in the flushing oil for 10 minutes at fast idle,then drain it and put in fresh oil and filter.The amount of filth that is released is incredible,in fact the colour resembles that of a diesel engine.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: oil
Post by lamjed on Aug 20^th, 2009, 12:18pm

Thanks very much GOZZ,that has been most helpful :)