bigted Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 i have a mark 3 1.8 mondeo i have changed the oil and filter. but since i have done this when the car is under load it seems like it is pinking or the timing chain is rattling the oil i put in was for a zetec engine semi.synthetic is this the right oil or is it two thin ahyone can help :blink: please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seatkid Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 I suggest you look in your car's manual...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4 Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 I suggest you look in your car's manual...... :) Surely you jest SK!!...most of the lads on here who have manuals dont read em..i guess its a man thing..... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insider Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 i have a mark 3 1.8 mondeo i have changed the oil and filter. but since i have done this when the car is under load it seems like it is pinking or the timing chain is rattling the oil i put in was for a zetec engine semi.synthetic is this the right oil or is it two thin ahyone can help :ph34r: please Take your pick: Recommended engine oil SAE 5W-30 Ford Formula E Economy Motor Oil ACEA A1/B1 and WSS-M2C912-A1 or WSS-M2C913-A Alternative engine oils SAE 10W-30 Ford Super Multigrade Motor Oil ACEA A1/B1 or A2/B2 and/or API/SH/CD EC SAE 10W-40 Ford XR+ High-performance High-lubricity Motor Oil ACEA A3/B3 and/or API/SH/CD EC SAE 5W-40 Ford Formula S Synthetic Motor Oil ACEA A3/B3 and/or API/SH/CD EC If engine oils with these specifications are not available, only use engine oils which conform to specification API SH/EC (Energy Conserving) or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I suggest you look in your car's manual...... :wacko: Surely you jest SK!!...most of the lads on here who have manuals dont read em..i guess its a man thing..... :lol: As opposed to women who read the thing from cover to cover..... Then go and ask a man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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