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I am going for an oil change tomorrow.
What type of oil should I bring? People have been telling me to get Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil 5W30.
Thanks
Derek
1999 Contour Sport SE (Black)
Duratech V6 MTX
Brullen Cat-Back Exhaust *LOUD*
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Eurolite Xenon bulbs
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I would recommend Mobil 1 5w30 full synthetic. It is what I use and I love the stuff. They just came out with Mobil 1 Super Synthetic also, can't wait til my next oil change to try it. Mobil 1 is what Ford recomends for most of their high performance vehicles and it is what is also used in quite a few race car including some formula 1 I think.
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...and yes, I did SEARCH first before asking.
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I use Mobile 1 10w-30, Love it. I just used the new mobile 1 on my last oil change its great.
Mat
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I use Mobile 1 tri-synthetic 0w-30. Excellent oil!
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5w30 oil with the API starburst on it.
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0-30 in miami = poof!
05-30 Mobil 1 Synth "In miami's winter"
10-30 Mobil 1 Synth "In miami's summer"
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i want same oil all the time. My Zetec gets pretty warm no matter when I drive it. Is 5w-30 or 10w-30 the best to go with?
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10w-30 is for higher mileage engines. So it depends on your mileage. If it's "normal" for the year or your car, go with 5w-30. Only diff is 10-30 is slightly thicker. Doesn't really matter when it comes down to it. Just pick one and stay with it. 
Simon W. Las Vegas.
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5w-30 is the weight recommended by Ford, so that's the weight I use.
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