Is it ok to have changing oil viscosities?

[StockEngine]

Hi thanks for the reply.

Is it alright though if the oil changes from w30 to w40 and then back every 6 or so months?

either viscosity is ok. w30 will result to better fuel economy. every6months padin though.

use the correct diesel engine oil. do not use gasoline engine oils as they dont have the right diesel additives.

[Egan101]

either viscosity is ok. w30 will result to better fuel economy. every6months padin though.

use the correct diesel engine oil. do not use gasoline engine oils as they dont have the right diesel additives.

He didn’t say if it’s a diesel. The Focus 2013 models came in 2.0L and 1.6L NA gas engines with DCT.


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[sabaw]

Sorry hi yeah its the gasoline one.

Looking through the specs required by the manual, only 2 oils so far ive seen have what it needs (ACEA a5/b5)

Mobil 1 5w-30 (saw some sellers online)
Amsoil OE 5w-30 (online sellers as well)

So im deciding between these two

Ive also seen/know these oils are good

Royal Purple 5w-30 (a well known talyer in san juan sells this as part of the package)
Shell Helix HX8 5w-30 (asked in a shell service station and this was recommended, they had the helix ultra 0w-40 but i dunno if thats good as its even farther from the manual spec)
Motorcraft 5w-30 (seems to be a fan favorite on both local focus FB groups and online oil forums)

Of all of these the motorcraft 5w30 is the cheapest at 380 a liter in banawe, and ive seen good comments about it though it does not specifically state ACEA A5/B5 (though it is "ford recommended" and essentialy a ford brand)

Helix and royal purple are both good brands im sure but not ACEA A5/B5 (well not specified for RP and i think the helix is A3/B3)

So weve got M1 and Amsoil OE. Amsoil being cheap at around 400-450/L online, and M1 having an "ok" price for a "premium" brand at 600/L. My biggest contetion of course is that im buying em online, so while i do belive there shouldnt be any problems, theres just that little scratch at the back of your head, though the M1 seller does have the verification QR codes on the bottles which you can scan to see if the bottle is authentic.

Thoughts?

[StockEngine]

Sorry hi yeah its the gasoline one.

Looking through the specs required by the manual, only 2 oils so far ive seen have what it needs (ACEA a5/b5)

Mobil 1 5w-30 (saw some sellers online)
Amsoil OE 5w-30 (online sellers as well)

So im deciding between these two

Ive also seen/know these oils are good

Royal Purple 5w-30 (a well known talyer in san juan sells this as part of the package)
Shell Helix HX8 5w-30 (asked in a shell service station and this was recommended, they had the helix ultra 0w-40 but i dunno if thats good as its even farther from the manual spec)
Motorcraft 5w-30 (seems to be a fan favorite on both local focus FB groups and online oil forums)

Of all of these the motorcraft 5w30 is the cheapest at 380 a liter in banawe, and ive seen good comments about it though it does not specifically state ACEA A5/B5 (though it is "ford recommended" and essentialy a ford brand)

Helix and royal purple are both good brands im sure but not ACEA A5/B5 (well not specified for RP and i think the helix is A3/B3)

So weve got M1 and Amsoil OE. Amsoil being cheap at around 400-450/L online, and M1 having an "ok" price for a "premium" brand at 600/L. My biggest contetion of course is that im buying em online, so while i do belive there shouldnt be any problems, theres just that little scratch at the back of your head, though the M1 seller does have the verification QR codes on the bottles which you can scan to see if the bottle is authentic.

Thoughts?

its gas pala. cheapest option na 5w30 and change every 6months. for an old car. change oil intervals do shorten as theres more wear already.

[MR_BIG18]

Sorry hi yeah its the gasoline one.

Looking through the specs required by the manual, only 2 oils so far ive seen have what it needs (ACEA a5/b5)

Mobil 1 5w-30 (saw some sellers online)
Amsoil OE 5w-30 (online sellers as well)

So im deciding between these two

Ive also seen/know these oils are good

Royal Purple 5w-30 (a well known talyer in san juan sells this as part of the package)
Shell Helix HX8 5w-30 (asked in a shell service station and this was recommended, they had the helix ultra 0w-40 but i dunno if thats good as its even farther from the manual spec)
Motorcraft 5w-30 (seems to be a fan favorite on both local focus FB groups and online oil forums)

Of all of these the motorcraft 5w30 is the cheapest at 380 a liter in banawe, and ive seen good comments about it though it does not specifically state ACEA A5/B5 (though it is "ford recommended" and essentialy a ford brand)

Helix and royal purple are both good brands im sure but not ACEA A5/B5 (well not specified for RP and i think the helix is A3/B3)

So weve got M1 and Amsoil OE. Amsoil being cheap at around 400-450/L online, and M1 having an "ok" price for a "premium" brand at 600/L. My biggest contetion of course is that im buying em online, so while i do belive there shouldnt be any problems, theres just that little scratch at the back of your head, though the M1 seller does have the verification QR codes on the bottles which you can scan to see if the bottle is authentic.

Thoughts?

Used the RP and M1, waste of money on my part, in 6months i normally drive just 2k kms, when the time comes to change the oil...its still clean.., i just use 5L of zic 10w 40, less than 2k including filter..

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[sabaw]

Same here, my car gets less than 5k a year (6 yes old with less than 30k Odo) . I don't mind paying for premium tho if it really protects my engine which is why I was still l considering m1. Tho the Motorcraft is very tempting at 350/l.

*mrbig what filter do you use? Motorcraft?

[StockEngine]

Same here, my car gets less than 5k a year (6 yes old with less than 30k Odo) . I don't mind paying for premium tho if it really protects my engine which is why I was still l considering m1. Tho the Motorcraft is very tempting at 350/l.

*mrbig what filter do you use? Motorcraft?

which oil doesnt really protect?

[sabaw]

I mean things like addatives in general

[ElizaBeth07]

hey, Help me out in this confusion!! Is it good to change oil? Will it affect my car's appliances?? Best Thermostat

[MR_BIG18]

Same here, my car gets less than 5k a year (6 yes old with less than 30k Odo) . I don't mind paying for premium tho if it really protects my engine which is why I was still l considering m1. Tho the Motorcraft is very tempting at 350/l.

*mrbig what filter do you use? Motorcraft?

Wix or subaru.

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[nelyoung]

Same here, my car gets less than 5k a year (6 yes old with less than 30k Odo) . I don't mind paying for premium tho if it really protects my engine which is why I was still l considering m1. Tho the Motorcraft is very tempting at 350/l.

*mrbig what filter do you use? Motorcraft?

Your car bro is still new having less than 30K odo. my thoughts is stick to the good quality oil along with good quality oil filter. good oil goes hand in hand with A1 filter. what's the use of using good oil if there are filtration issues..?

[sabaw]

Your car bro is still new having less than 30K odo. my thoughts is stick to the good quality oil along with good quality oil filter. good oil goes hand in hand with A1 filter. what's the use of using good oil if there are filtration issues..?

I actually agree which is why id still like to stick to full synthetic and oil and oil filter change every 6 months.

So far what im already looking at is amsoil OE 5w-30 with a motorcraft filter from banawe

[midnytwarrior]

So weve got M1 and Amsoil OE. Amsoil being cheap at around 400-450/L online, and M1 having an "ok" price for a "premium" brand at 600/L. My biggest contetion of course is that im buying em online, so while i do belive there shouldnt be any problems, theres just that little scratch at the back of your head, though the M1 seller does have the verification QR codes on the bottles which you can scan to see if the bottle is authentic.

Thoughts?

You can try searching online for the local distributor and ask them if they sell online. You can also look around local FB groups about the oil and try asking them if they can refer to you an online seller.