Engine oil for Ford Focus 2

Using the correct lubricants can extend the life of the engine and save thousands of hard-earned money on repairs. However, many motorists do not know what kind of oil they need for their car. After reading the post about the best engine oil of 2016, I decided to write about the oil for Ford Focus 2.

What oil to pour Ford Focus 2

It is impossible to find a definite answer. Now there are so many oils that even sellers are lost in their assortment. The most important criterion for choosing an oil should be 100% synthetic, and the point here is not that this option is poured at the factory, but in its optimal viscosity and the necessary additives. I will not write now about the advantages of synthetics, but I will immediately move on to answering the question of the best oil for Ford Focus 2.

Oil for Ford Focus 2

1. Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy

This oil is specially formulated for those looking to improve the fuel economy of a gasoline engine. It has an unusually low viscosity and a unique combination of additives that give this synthetic oil great advantages over other manufacturers. You will feel special pleasure when low temperaturesand the super low viscosity improves engine efficiency and improves fuel economy. According to real people, the potential benefits ranged from 0.2 to 2.3% fuel economy after switching to this oil, and its excellent thermal and oxidative stability helps reduce oil aging.

Nice bonus for people who forget to change it.

Available in 0W-20 or 0W-30.

2. Castrol GTX Magnatec

This oil has been around for quite some time and has special molecules that protect the engine during start-up. It will be good choice for those who drive a lot or use the start / stop function.

Available in 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30.

3. Valvoline Full Synthetic with MaxLife Technologies

This oil is specially formulated for engines with a mileage of over 150,000 km and it has a special additive that helps prevent oil grease. It has added antioxidants and a blend to improve leaching and prevent precipitation.

Valvoline Full Synthetic with MaxLife Technologies has an additional "ashless" antiwear additive that helps prevent premature engine wear, so it is highly desirable to pour this oil as soon as 150k. km.

Available in 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30.

4. Pennzoil Platinum

With this synthetic oil you can take part in the manufacturer's warranty program. This program covers 15 engine nodes and lasts 15 years or 800,000 km. If you use this oil and have all your receipts and records from the service station, then you are covered by Pennzoil.

This product is designed to keep engine pistons up to 65% cleaner than accepted standards. Customer reviews say that thanks to this synthetic monster, they drove 1000 km more than usual.

Available in 0W-20, 0W-40, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30.

5. Motul 8100 X-CLEAN

The last representative on this list will delight diesel operators. This 100% synthetic engine oil is compatible with particulate filtersso that it can be used in any car that is powered by a turbo diesel engine. It is specially formulated for vehicles with 3-way catalytic converters to help preserve engines while protecting the environment.

it synthetic oil suitable for gasoline engines and complies with EURO IV and EURO V.

Available in 5W-30 and 5W-40.

Ford focus second generation - a very popular car on russian market... The car was in demand all over the world - this was facilitated by the optimal level of comfort and handling, as well as high quality workmanship, long service interval and ease of maintenance. But like any other mechanism, even quality car it is necessary to timely service, carry out maintenance according to the regulations, etc. For example, fill the engine with oil. This is one of the simplest and, at the same time, important procedures that positively affects the life of the motor. Let's take a closer look at what you need to pay attention to when choosing an oil for Ford Focus 2.

As you know, engine oil in Russia is considered one of the most popular consumables for the car in question. Naturally, the oil needs to be changed regularly to keep the engine running smoothly. If you do not follow the elementary rules specified in the instructions, you can face irreversible consequences, up to overhaul ICE. Let's try to figure out which are the most important parameters oils should be considered.

Factory oil

An interesting fact is that the Ford Focus 2 came off the assembly line with high quality oil. Ford Formula F. It must not be drained or replaced before the first service. The fact is that the factory oil has special additives necessary for running-in the engine components during the running-in period. This means that you should wait for the onset of the first routine maintenance, and only then change the oil to the factory one, or to another. Naturally, the first oil change is best done at a Ford dealership. In the case of self-service, the manufacturer's recommendations must be followed.

What does engine oil affect?

Genuine engine oil has a positive effect on:

• Motor resource
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Dynamics
• Catalyst reliability

Based on this, we can conclude that it is possible to reveal all the advantages of the Ford Focus 2 engine only when using quality oil... The option with additives will not be superfluous, which will further reveal the potential of the power component of the car.

Types of oils and their differences

Engine oils differ in viscosity grade (SAE) and performance properties (ACEA)

Marking and approval

Marking and tolerances established by the American concern Ford will help not to make a mistake when choosing the right oil. These parameters are indicated on the product label. If they correspond to the figures indicated in the operating instructions, then the oil is suitable.

Oil change intervals

The "circulatory" system of the car is replaced once a year or every 20 thousand kilometers. Let's say the car has driven 20 thousand km after three months - then it's time to change the oil. Or vice versa, when in one year of operation Ford Focus 2 has driven only 5 thousand km - in this case, it is also time to change the oil.

Tip: Experienced motorists who often operate a car in urban environments recommend filling oil every 10 thousand km.

Oil classes:

• Mineral
• Synthetic
• Semi-synthetic

In this case, you can advise synthetics or semi-synthetics, but the manufacturer will give the exact answer

Types of oils:

• Winter
• Summer
• All-season

Please note that the packaging of the winter version must have the letter W, which is usually preceded by a certain number. As for the all-season and summer version, they are indicated by numbers.

Oil selection

Today the market car oils quite wide and varied. Therefore, it is impossible to give an unambiguous answer which brand will be the most preferable oil for Ford Focus 2. It is much more important to first pay attention to the parameters, and then consider the brands.

As written above, the best option there will be a fully synthetic oil - if only because the Ford Focus 2 receives such a lubricant at the factory. Synthetics have excellent lubricating properties and optimal viscosity. Alternatively, you can recommend synthetics with additives - for even greater effect.

Pros of winter oil

1. Reliable operation and fast engine starting in low temperature conditions
2. Winter oil stays liquid even in cold weather, while the starter and battery are less stressed
3. Synthetics have a high fluidity, and due to this, they quickly spread over all engine components. This avoids "dry" engine friction
4. Thanks to this oil, the engine warms up faster, and due to this, you can start moving almost immediately
5. Synthetics prevent overheating of the motor even in hot weather, as the engine warms up only up to working temperature - no more and no less

The best oil manufacturers

Ford approved for Focus 3 a large number of oil manufacturers that have a special certificate. Consider the most popular brands in terms of value for money.

Castrol

The oil of this company is in wide demand by almost all European motorists. For example, French car manufacturers only manufacture their cars with Castrol oil. These are innovative products, to the quality of which there can be no claims. In addition, the manufacturer is constantly improving its oil, and thereby raises its credibility. Among the novelties of Castrol, we note the new EDGE oil - it is optimal in price and quality, and is ideally compatible with the Ford Focus 2 engine.

Mobil 1

A cutting edge product that everyone approves ford owners Focus 2. Mobil 1 raised the quality bar ten years ago, and then this oil was unmatched in the market. The advantage of Mobil 1 is that it contains a large number of additives that have a positive effect on the character and reliability of the vehicle, especially when driving on the highway. high speed... Unfortunately, there are many Mobil 1 fakes on the market, so you need to be careful. The best mobil oil 1 is considered a variant of Mobil 1 Rally Formula 5W-40, which is well optimized for the Ford Focus 2. Naturally, this oil is not cheap, but it is among the best oils by quality.

Shell

A worthy alternative to Mobil 1. Shell oil is cheaper than its closest competitor, and at the same time is excellent for Ford Focus 2. This oil provides quick engine start even in bitter frost... So no wonder why dealerships it is recommended to fill in Shell.

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Today we will take a look at what oils are poured into Ford vehicles. You will find out what kind of oil should be poured into your car, how the oils differ from each other.

Currently, Ford produces 2 lines of oils. Ford Formula and Ford Castrol. Currently (March 2016) official dealers only oils from the Ford Castrol line are poured into customers. Officially, the central office of Ford answers the question of why they abandoned the Formula line, the next - they switched to new standards, improved additives.

Indeed, new diesel and turbocharged petrol (EcoBoost) engines have appeared in the line of Ford engines. But dealers also pour new oil on old cars, which is not entirely profitable (new oil is more expensive than old one).

Ford Formula oil has not been discontinued, they are not going to stop production, it can be bought at any auto parts store or at the car market.

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Now let's get down to a more detailed discussion of auto oils for Fords.

The first line is Ford Formula oils, which in turn come in two types: Ford Formula F 5w30 and Ford Formula S / SD 5w40.

1. (original number 14E9EC / 15595E / 155D3A for 5 liter canisters and 14E9ED / 14E8B9 / 15595A for 1 liter canisters)

Viscosity: 5W-30

Composition: synthetic (hydrocracking)

ACEA: A1 / B1

API: SM / CF

Drawing- Ford Formula F 5w30

This oil is the base oil in the Ford line of oils and is suitable for almost all gasoline and diesel engines Ford, excluding Ecoboost.

The disadvantages of oil include its evaporation during frequent engine operation on high revs in gasoline engines with a volume of more than 1.8 liters. It is recommended to switch to a more viscous 5w40 oil when the mileage is over one hundred thousand kilometers.

2.. (Original number: 5 liters 14E9D1 / 14E8BC, 1 liter 14E9CF / 15152A)

Viscosity: 5w-40

Ingredient: Synthetic

API: SM / CF

ACEA: ACEA A3 / B4, C3

Drawing- Ford Formula S / SD 5w40

Motor oil Ford Formula S / SD 5W-40 -is an improved version of 5w30 oil. It has a higher viscosity, made using a different technology.

Simply put, it is devoid of the main drawback of 5w30 oil - to burn out under heavy engine load. If your car increased consumption 5w30 Formula F oil, then fill in this oil... Usually they switch to this oil from Formula F 5w30on a run of 100-150 thousand kilometers, as Formula F 5w30 begins to fizzle out.

Special oil for vehicles with Ecoboost engines (turbocharged)

Drawing - Ford Castrol Magnatec Professional E 5W-20

Low-viscosity energy-saving oil, use only in engines adapted for this technology. At high temperatures inside the engine, this oil becomes more fluid, which makes it easier for the parts to work and reduces frictional energy losses.

4. (Original number: 5 liters 151ff5, 1 liter 151ff3)

5w-30

Synthetic

API: SN / CF
ACEA A5 / B5

Drawing-Oils Ford Castrol all green.

Ford Castrol Magnatec Professional 5w30 is petrol and diesel approved and is recommended for modern (from 2012) Ford vehicles.

After reading this information, you can easily choose required oil... We remind you that it is recommended to change the engine oil every 15,000 or once a year. When changing the oil, the filters, air and oil, are also changed.

A small nuance of the majority gasoline engines Ford - when changing the oil, it is necessary to inspect the drain plug with a rubber gasket, if the gasket sags, replace the plug with a new one, since it is inexpensive, about 100-150 rubles. Usually the plug is changed every 2 or 3 times when changing the oil. It's best to have such a plug in your glove compartment just in case.

Drawing - drain plug Phoebe

Release of a compact american car started back in 1998. The model has undergone restyling and major updates several times, and today it is being released in the 4th generation. A lot can be said about the comfort and top-end equipment of the Ford Focus, but in order to fully experience all its advantages, one cannot do without a test drive. It is not surprising that the model is in the TOP-10 of the best-selling cars in Europe, and in 2010 it took the honorable first place in Russia for this indicator. Focus initially differed not only with good technical data, but also with a very democratic price tag, which in most cases was a decisive factor when buying a car.

Second ford generation The Focus 2 debuted in 2004 and was produced until 2011. It differed from the previous one more roomy interior, improved quality of materials and interior design, as well as larger dimensions. The novelty was developed on the basis of the Ford C1 under the General Global Technologies program, which implies the unification of the platforms of all models (the same base for the Focus C-Max, Mazda 5 and Volvo of the C70, S40 and V50 series). In 2008, the car underwent a minor facelift.

Under the hood of the updated Focus 2, gasoline units with volumes from 1.4 to 2.0 liters were installed, as well as one diesel unit 1.8 liters. The power of the motors ranged from the frankly weak 80 hp. up to an impressive 145-strong. For lovers of adrenaline and drive, a turbo modification of the RS with 2.5 liters and a capacity of 300 hp was released. But the most popular on the market are front-wheel drive models from the "golden mean" with volumes of 1.6 (110-115 hp) and 1.8 liters (125 hp). They were aggregated with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. Read more about the amount of oil that is poured into these installations, and about its types further.

Generation 2 (2004 - 2011)

Engine Ford Focus 1.4 l. Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-SE) 85 HP

• How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 3.5 liters.

Engine Ford Focus 1.6l. Duratec 16V (Ti VCT) Sigma 100 and 115 hp

• What kind of engine oil is filled from the factory (original): Synthetics 5W30
• Oil types (viscosity): 5W-20, 5W-30
• How many liters of oil in the engine (total): 3.75 liters.
• Oil consumption per 1000 km: up to 200 ml.
• When to change the oil: 7500-15000