slikxr6t Master of my domain! Member 438 Member For: 21y 18d Location: Victoria Posted 03/02/04 05:22 AM Share Posted 03/02/04 05:22 AM Hi all,I know that oils have been discussed in great detail in other threads but I just have a quick question. Just had the 3000K inspection done on the T and asked them to change oil and filter.When I picked it up I discovered they had put in a standard Valvoline 10W/30 oil. When I questioned why they didn't use the grade listed in the handbook they said it would make no difference. Is this OK or should I drop the oil out and put in recommended grade? Will the lighter oil cause any damage?TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 8d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 03/02/04 05:35 AM Share Posted 03/02/04 05:35 AM This thread is bound to rage a huge debate.In my opinion ford have recommended a different oil for the XR6T compared to the other BA's for a reason, why not use what they recommend. I imagine it's a ford dealer that changed your oil, if so I find it extremely sub-standard that they aren't even using the recommend products. My dealer puts 15W-40 oil in my T, and I wouldn't except anything different!Just my 2 cents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 21y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 03/02/04 05:56 AM Share Posted 03/02/04 05:56 AM I imagine it's a ford dealer that changed your oil, if so I find it extremely sub-standard that they aren't even using the recommend products. My dealer puts 15W-40 oil in my T, and I wouldn't except anything different! Al,couldn't agree with you more,pretty sure you need the thicker oil for cooling the turboI'd be telling them to get knotted and to do it properly this timeWhat did they charge you by the way?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slikxr6t Master of my domain! Member 438 Member For: 21y 18d Location: Victoria Posted 03/02/04 06:04 AM Author Share Posted 03/02/04 06:04 AM $70 for oil and filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 03/02/04 07:12 AM Share Posted 03/02/04 07:12 AM When I picked it up I discovered they had put in a standard Valvoline 10W/30 oil. Refer to page 34 of the customer assistance, warranty, and maintenance booklet. It clearly states that the Turbo MUST have the 15w-40 oilPolitely request they change it.... if they wont... (theirs not yours :lol: )Not good enuf IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex13bt Member 38 Member For: 20y 11m 30d Posted 03/02/04 10:56 AM Share Posted 03/02/04 10:56 AM You should not use a oil lower than a XXw/40. The engine oil can reach a much higher temperatures than in the NA versions of the I6. The higher the temperature, the thinner the oil which may result in more metal to metal contanct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 04/02/04 02:33 AM Share Posted 04/02/04 02:33 AM $70 for oil and filter Oh and if they want more money tell them to.... They should give you back the $70.00 and resolve their stuff up for FREE IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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