Oil Query

[mikeBF2TLS]

Forum,

Now that Im finally committed to my new T I have aquestion. I note that a lot of you guys change your oil in between (I assume) the standrd Ford services. If this is so do you:-

1) use the same oil as Ford uses at time of their service or

2) use what you think is best for the T

If its 2) 'cause you may be using different oil types in between will this effect the engine long term?

Just curious as I also do not trust 15k's in between oil changes and want to know what the norm is

Cheers

Mike (ACT)

[sinnkexr6t]

Dont mean to be harsh or anything but theres like one million threads on this

Try "search" option mate plenty info about oils and other stuff that you might be interested in.

Heres couple regarding the oil

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...topic=28107&hl=

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...wtopic=28122&hl

Edited 05/10/06 11:10 AM by sinnkexr6t

[chooch]

I change the oil in between services and use full synthetic and the same brand always. I get Ford to deduct the cost of oil from the service and get them to use mine.

So basically the oil gets changed every 7500km.

[Jonno]

I used Castrol Edge 0W40 at 1500 kms in my 06 BF XR6T, and plan to change it each 7,500 kms. I supply the oil to Jubilee Ford.

[MUZ580]

Heaps of threads on this but I use Mobil1 5w-50 every 7500kms

[Mildman]

Just to open to oil can of worms some more - I emailed Castrol with the question of best running in oil and best oil to use post running in.

The recommended GTX3 15W40 for running in - although the disclaimered it by saying they don't know what Ford's running in oil spec is. They said GTX3 as it was a true mineral oil. Magnatec was the 2nd recommendation as it is a semi-synthtetic 10W40.

After run in the recommended the 10W60 Edge.

I'm still of the view that 0W40 would be better for the turbs as it matches the operatring viscosity better....but will decide post running in what is better.

[tmac450]

Every mechanic I've spoken to recomends not using fully synthetic oils in any engine until they get to 5,000ks an properly bed in. Synthetics can be too slipery and not alow enough wear for the bedding in process. This has also been backed up by the Australian importer of Royal Purple who only deals in synthetic oil.

As far as changing early, a good synthetic will retain its properties longer and has a better chance of lasting longer (all depending on how hard you work the motor of course, I've left Royal Purple in for 20,000 in some cars and it comes out looking new).

My oil change regeme and any car I have is:

Dump the first oil at 1,500km to get rid of any swarf (metal fragments) in the motor, and replace it with a quality mineral oil.

Change the mineral oil for a good synthetic at 5,000

Change the first batch of synthetic at 15,000

Then depending on the type of driving, and the car, replace the synthetic every 10 - 20,000ks.

One thing is for sure though, I wouldn't trust the cheap, buy in bulk crap the dealers use for 15,000, especially the first 15,000.

[JBomb3000]

  Mildman said:

Just to open to oil can of worms some more - I emailed Castrol with the question of best running in oil and best oil to use post running in.

The recommended GTX3 15W40 for running in - although the disclaimered it by saying they don't know what Ford's running in oil spec is. They said GTX3 as it was a true mineral oil. Magnatec was the 2nd recommendation as it is a semi-synthtetic 10W40.

After run in the recommended the 10W60 Edge.

I'm still of the view that 0W40 would be better for the turbs as it matches the operatring viscosity better....but will decide post running in what is better.

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that's interesting, I also e-mailed castrol when I changed my oil at 3000 kms and asked them which edge variant would be most suitable for a stock T and they said the 0W-40. Depends on who answers your e-mail as to what the best oil is apparently

[Mildman]

I think you may be right that it depends on who talks to you....here is the copy/paste of the response I got from Castrol.

-----Original Message-----

From: Castrol Technical Enquiries [mailto:CastrolTechnicalEnquiries@se1.bp.com]

Sent: Tuesday, 24 October 2006 9:29 AM

To: (Me)

Subject: FW: Castrol.com | Technical Enquiries | Technical Enquiries

Importance: High

Hi Mildman,

Thank you for your enquiry to Castrol Technical.

For a Ford BF Falcon Mk 2 XR6 Turbo (4.0L Turbo), Castrol recommends

Castrol Edge Sport 10W/60 engine oil as the primary recommendation, you

may also use Castrol Edge 0W/40 or Castrol Magnatec. These

recommendations are for the engine after it has been run in, we do not

have the Ford specification for the running in oil, and recommend you

use the Ford genuine oil for run in.

The major difference between Edge 10W/60 and Edge 0W/40 is the

viscosity, the Edge 10W/60 is a thicker oil than the Edge 0W/40.

Castrol Magnatec is a 10W/40 semi-synthetic engine oil which is a

thinner grade than the Castrol GTX 3 which is mineral oil based 15W/40

engine oil.

If you have any further queries, please call us on 1300 557998.

Castrol Technical.

From: BP.com Contact us

To:CastrolTechnicalEnquiries@castrol.com.au

Subject: Castrol.com | Technical Enquiries | Technical Enquiries

Date & Time :23/10/2006 16:29:6

Salutation :Mr.

FirstName :Mild

LastName :Man

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Message :I am about to buy a Ford BF Falcon Mk 2 XR6 Turbo

(4.0L Turbo).

I would like to know what oil you recommend.

1: To run in the engine

2: To use once the engine is run in.

I'm am confused about the difference between Edge 10W60 and 0W40. Also

the difference between GTX3 and Magnatec.

Look forward to your response,

[PSYCHO XRT]

I recently posted a new topic on servicing my T

>>>>> http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...topic=29591&hl= <<<<<

cheers,

San.