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    Default Correct oil for 260?

    I did a search and it's a question that has probably been asked many times before, but what should we be running our cars with? Manual states Mobil 5w 30 iirc?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zedtee View Post
    I did a search and it's a question that has probably been asked many times before, but what should we be running our cars with? Manual states Mobil 5w 30 iirc?
    Cheers

    Steve
    Loads of discussion on that here! I'm just about to switch to Castrol Magnatec 5w20, the grade which Ford advises you to switch to instead of 5w30. Done over 200k miles on Mobil 5w30 though, so clearly OK!

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    Thanks. Where can I source a filter without mail ordering?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zedtee View Post
    I did a search and it's a question that has probably been asked many times before, but what should we be running our cars with? Manual states Mobil 5w 30 iirc?
    Cheers

    Steve
    You need to get your questionnaire back to Tim to get full access to the site. All of the information you need is accessible to full members.

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    It would be helpful to put your location in your profile so people local to you can help you.

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    this is what i'm using ACEA A3 standard

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEARANCE-...72.m2749.l2649

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    The oil filler cap says 5w20 so that is what should go in it. Ford are renowned for going to great lengths to save a cent in vehicle production so if they went to the expense of having that printed the must have thought it important.

    The oil filters must fit something else as my local motor factor had them on the shelf.

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    Filter same as Ford Mondeo 3.0 V6
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    ZR160 3 door XPG, Road Racer, "Rabbit" FOR SALE
    Triumph Bikes x 2. 1999 Speed Triple, 2011 Street Triple

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    I use Petronas Sytium 7000

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    I find the Opie Oils site really helpful. Just tap in your registration no. and the site will bring up a range of oils suitable for each model. You can combine the oil with the correct filter in what they describe as a service pack which should automatically include the correct volume of oil for the engine. They will often pop up on the site offering discounts if you are lucky. From the selection of oils they recommended I choose Millers Nano-Drive 5w-40 for No146's guzzle this year and ordered the filter at the same time. Easy!

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