INPURSUIT Fastest Taxi In Melbourne Donating Members 701 Member For: 18y 9m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/08/06 02:15 PM Share Posted 29/08/06 02:15 PM gday everyone,ive had the car a few months now and its about time I refilled the oil. I have a few questions regarding the engine oil.I was wanting to know whether it is safe or not to add a different brand or type of engine oil to that currently in there? does it matter if they mix?also what would be the best engine oil that all you guys recommend and which will give the best performance and treatment to the engine?thanks,Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 Member 96 Member For: 19y 11m 26d Posted 29/08/06 04:02 PM Share Posted 29/08/06 04:02 PM (edited) If you can, you should always top up with the same oil. If you can't get the same brand, then use the same grade.I always use synthetic in my NA XR6 - better economy, quieter, lower oil consumption, etc. But any decent oil should be OK in a NA engine - just don't leave it in the engine for 15,000 kms as Ford recommend. Edited 29/08/06 04:03 PM by xr6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUSTLER Member 663 Member For: 21y 4m 3d Location: Broken Hill Posted 03/09/06 01:19 PM Share Posted 03/09/06 01:19 PM U shouldnt need to top up!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logsie Logsie Member 336 Member For: 19y 9m 12d Location: Queensland (Brisbane) Posted 04/09/06 03:48 AM Share Posted 04/09/06 03:48 AM Mobile 1 and also change the oil filter at the same time to get maxium usage out of the oil .You will also need a bit over 5 litres to fill the beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INPURSUIT Fastest Taxi In Melbourne Donating Members 701 Member For: 18y 9m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/09/06 11:42 AM Author Share Posted 10/09/06 11:42 AM the service manual says to use "10w/30 oil". should I buy this type of oil and refil? would it be wise to go to ford and ask them what type of oil that use for sake of keeping it the same?cheersanthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright'y Member 226 Member For: 20y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Darwin, NT Posted 15/09/06 02:48 PM Share Posted 15/09/06 02:48 PM I guess you could take it back to the dealer for the same type of oil, but whats the colour of the oil now, how many k's has it done and how much oil has it used? it might be worth changing the oil n filter for the sake of it.and if its still in warranty ask for a oil cusumption test sheet as it shouldnt use any oil really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomuz Member 209 Member For: 19y 7m 10d Location: Canberra Posted 24/09/06 02:50 AM Share Posted 24/09/06 02:50 AM You don't need to stick to the same oil if you are doing a complete oil change. Definately change the filter as well. You would be hard pressed to find a bad 10W-30 oil - just stick with the reputable brands like Castrol, Mobil, Shell, Nulon etc. I think you will find that the N/A needs 6.5 litres.Muz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian6T T.P.I.S. Donating Members 2,578 Member For: 20y 21d Gender: Male Location: SoR, WA Posted 24/09/06 03:00 AM Share Posted 24/09/06 03:00 AM The best oil and the only oil ill ever use from now on is Red Line 10W-40 High Performance Motor Oil, All Synthetic Formula. My engine has never been more smooth or quiet.I also use Red Line Shock Proof Gear Oil for the Gear box. It feels soo smooth to change gears all the time.Ive also got Red Line Oil for the Diff but I am waiting for Ford to put in my new one before the oil goes in.I know it costs alot but I feel it is worth it.my 2c.CheersAdrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK-747 Member 21 Member For: 18y 4m 24d Location: IN TOWN Posted 24/09/06 03:45 AM Share Posted 24/09/06 03:45 AM Does anyone use Castrol Edge 0w40 or 10w60?? for there T??as it say on there website that they both are approved from FPV.some info would be great cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK-747 Member 21 Member For: 18y 4m 24d Location: IN TOWN Posted 24/09/06 05:53 AM Share Posted 24/09/06 05:53 AM Bump.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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