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(Message started by: python9 on Dec 3^rd, 2008, 9:11pm)

Title: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by python9 on Dec 3^rd, 2008, 9:11pm

what is the best engine oil to use when i do oil changes on my 24v scorpio

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by Pegasus on Dec 3^rd, 2008, 10:21pm

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.

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by lube-o-rific on Dec 3^rd, 2008, 11:15pm

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. ;)

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by python9 on Dec 3^rd, 2008, 11:18pm

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

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by lube-o-rific on Dec 3^rd, 2008, 11:53pm

I've used Wynns and STP Engine Flush's and they're both very good. :)

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by Simmo on Dec 4^th, 2008, 8:37am

The specification for Antifreeze is listed on THIS page (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cooling.htm) :)

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by python9 on Dec 5^th, 2008, 9:09pm

service is done but i have to change the rear pads :'(

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by Simmo on Dec 6^th, 2008, 6:49am

Just a point on that. Do you know that the rear pistons have to be wound back ?. They cannot be pushed like the fronts. :)

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by Matt on Dec 8^th, 2008, 6:11pm

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 ::))

Title: Re: ford scorpio 24v engine oil
Post by python9 on Dec 10^th, 2008, 11:48pm

on 12/06/08 at 06:49:52, 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. :)

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