According to the Ford Technical Data book I have, the following is recommended:- Ford -Super-Motor-Oil or equivalent oils that meet specification API-SG/CD. It then gives a chart of engine oil viscosity dependent on ambient temperature. Check the chart and select the oil which most closely matches the temperature range you expect to encounter... is the guidance. It goes on to state... For optimum engine performance, economic fuel consumption and engine protection over a vast range of temperatures "Ford XR+ High Performance Oil SAE 10W 40" and "Ford Formula S synthetic Engine Oil SAE 5W 50" are recommended. Judgement from the oil/fuel guru at Ford was that the Ford oil is about the best you can get - from my experience it is certainly a very good price compared to other brands in motor factors, and I wouldn't even try cheap brands/supermarket oils as they look like someone has already used them!
----- Original Message ----- From: "Eddie Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Quantum Owners Group" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 6:22 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 oil selection Hello all, I have just rebuilt my 2+2's RS turbo engine after the Curborough oil leak fiasco, new crank bearings, big end bearings, piston rings, cam shaft all seals and gaskets etc etc and cannot find any reliable sources of info about what oil to use once its back in the car. Depending on which RS owners club blog you read depends on what oil to use or not to use. I was running Magnatec 10W 40 and until most of the oil decided to leave the engine via the turbo feed hose. Up until that I hadn't had any cause for concern. It coped with Bruntigthorpe and Haynes ok along with some enthusiastic on road driving. Any sugestions would be very welcome. Best regards Eddie Cooper -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.13/1827 - Release Date: 03/12/2008 17:41 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
