Ford Focus: 5w-30 oil

Vic Dura wrote:
 

Yes. (In UK)
 

Why would there be?

Chris

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On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 09:22:42 GMT, Chris Whelan
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I was just wondering. I can't think of why there would be a problem,
but I'm not expert on these matters. I'm in the U.S. with a new Focus
(2005) and planning to use the 5w30 instead of the 5w20 because I
can't find the 5w20 in gallon containers locally.
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Vic Dura wrote:
 

I see. In Europe, 5w30 semi- or fully-synthetic is the recommended grade.
The change interval is 12,500 miles, which is probably a bit higher than in
the U.S.

Chris

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On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:39:30 GMT, Chris Whelan
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That's interesting. In the U.S. the recommendations are 5w20 oil with
a change interval ranging from 3,000 miles for mostly urban driving to
7,000 miles for mostly "highway" driving. I seem to recall the owner's
manual mentioning a longer interval for the synthetic oils but don't
recall off-hand what it is.

BTW, since you are in the U.K. I wonder if I might ask if Sunbeam and
Truimph autos are still made there? I don't follow autos much any more
but my first car was a 1961 Sunbeam Alpine I purchased in 1965 and my
second car was a 1965 Triumph TR4 that I purchased in 1968.

I loved both of those cars.
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> BTW, since you are in the U.K. I wonder if I might ask if Sunbeam and 

Both long gone I'm afraid.

In fact, the Sunbeam company went bankrupt in 1943, but the name was sold to
the Rootes group. (Hillman, Humber et al). Rootes in turn sold 30% of the
company to Chrysler in 1964. The last Sunbeam produced was the 1978 Rapier,
although the Sunbeam name was used for a small Chrysler hatchback at the
end of the '70's. Peugot now have the rights to the name I believe.

The Triumph factory was destroyed during bombing in WW2. The name was bought
by the Standard Motor Company.In 1956 the company became Standard-Triumph,
then was sold to Leyland Motors in 1961. The last Triumph car was the
TR7/8, finishing production in 1982. The name was last used on a rebadged
version of the Honda Ballade, called the Triumph Acclaim. The brand name is
now owned by BMW.

I too loved British sports cars from the era you mention, especially the
Alpine.

Chris

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In alt.autos.ford.focus Vic Dura <net>: 
 

AFAIK 5w30 full-synthetic once a year or every 20000 km (~12500
miles) whatever comes first for petrol engines.
 

Curious, had a Ford Sierra turbo diesel before and it had smaller
interval as usual for a diesel engine 10000 km (~6250 miles)
oil+filter. Always went with the recommendation, it had done
about 240000km (~150000 miles) when I bought the Focus and the
engine was still running like new.

But then, any Ford owned by me was almost fallen apart from rust,
while the engine was still running like a charm. Don't expect the
Focus to behave any different. Had already fixed rust on the rear
door (Ghia wagon) by Ford through rust warranty. 12 years can be
pretty long, so we'll see what comes next?

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"" wrote: 

I have used Amsoil Synthetic 5W30 oil with no problems on my ’02 Focus
SE (Station Wagon). One oil change per year (Amsoil suggested
schedule) and now 87000 miles. Almost no oil used between changes.
One quarts added for the 6 month filter change. (1 quart).

USA, Southeastern Michigan.

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On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 18:37:39 GMT, Chris Whelan
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OT!):
 

Oh yes, thanks for refreshing my memory. I do remember the names
"Roots" and "Leyland" now that you mentioned it; although I didn't
know the history. Too bad they are gone now. They were both a joy to
drive and easy to work on. I especially liked the looks on people's
faces when the battery on the Alpine would get weak and I would pull
out the crank to turn the engine over by hand.
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