Engine Oil

[hampshire hog]

5w/30 is that the correct engine oil for my Ford Freda 2.5 td thanks.

[Bob]

Pretty sure it is, and it must be suitable for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) unless it is blanked off.

[hampshire hog]

Thanks Bob.

[JoeC]

Thought it was 10W30 but can use 10W40 in the UK no problem.

[mikeonb4c]

I use 5W30 as I do a lot of short runs, works for me.

[TheStinkyHippy]

I've asked questions before about oil, but another question just popped up;

http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Oil_Labelling_Explained

I have 2.5 TD, should I get B1 or B5, or will A1 or A5 be ok for Bongo.., what about C. so many questions.

I can find:
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-a ... &0&cc5_247
Petronas Syntium 5000 FR 5w30 4ltr
Specification
SAE 5W-30
API SL/CF
ACEA A5/B5
FORD WSS-M2C913-C
RENAULT RN0700


or
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-a ... &0&cc5_247
Castrol Magnatec Fully Synthetic 5W30 A5 Engine Oil (4 Litre)
ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5
API SL
FORD WSS-M2C-913-A
FORD WSS-M2C-913-B
FORD WSS-M2C-913-C
ILSAC GF3


I seem to be getting a bit obsessed with oil!

[Northern Bongolow]

this may help. use your reg to find your oil. it actually knows what a bongo is. . look at the service interval.

it gives the spec of the selected product listed.


http://www.commaoil.com/products

http://www.commaoil.com/products/results/91005679/vrn

this will help with the C question.

http://www.commaoil.com/diesel-particulate-filters

scroll down to find other compatible oils and antifreeze for your bongo too.

[teenmal]

Castrol and Comma both recommended 5w-30 or 10w-40 for the WLT engine, Depending on the mileage/age and condition of your engine.Over 50000/60000 miles I would go for the latter.