Fully should work a bit longer before breaking down but it more depends on what you can afford!! That is incorrect and only tells you the maximum pressure the tire can handle. The blower motor resistor often goes bad too it is usually mounted very close to the blower motor itself. Jan 15, 2011 what you may need is only a high mileage oil change only. The most common problems are the blower motor switch goes bad the switch that you select your fan speed with. Fri 27 May 2011 20:58 Ford Focus Saloon 1600 zetec - Semi-synthetic or fully synthetic oil? This video shows you how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2008 Ford Focus.
There are no leaks or blues smoke so lord knows where its going. With Ford's own brand full synthetic available for about 22 pounds, inc postage, on e-bay. Magnuson-Moss act prohibts cancellations based on brand. Also, should I be looking at a thicker oil for an old older engine? Fri 3 Jun 2011 02:56 Ford Focus Saloon 1600 zetec - Semi-synthetic or fully synthetic oil? Not bad stuff though and I'll get some if I go back. The engine oil capacity for 1. The pleated paper had folded over on itself and was held together with a string.
Manual transaxle fluid — Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid or equivalent. When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Focus and that the filter is being changed too. Capacity dry fill is 2. For some strange reasion any other oil even oil that is more expensive will not stay in the engine between services. I would not use any Fram oil filters as I have cut one open and looked at it. Note: Ford recommends use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or equivalent.
If it is the fan for your heater and air conditioning it could be several thing. You can get comparatively good synth or semi synth oils conversely you can get poor quality in both. Fuel mileage for all models is 24 miles per gallon city and 35 highway when coupled with the manual transmission. . I was going to go with Ford formula F 5w30 fully synthetic or magnatec 5w30 fully synthetic? If you have eny question please do not hesitate to ask me.
You are right, the Fuel Filter on both vehicles is what they term a 'Lifetime' filter, hence we have no listing for it. I'd recommend Amsoil, Wix, Carquest made by Wix , Mobil. Most Fords have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40. Note that factory fill is 5W-20 synthetic blend motor oil, but that synthetic blend is not required. If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil.
There should be an emergency release on the console. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info. I wonder, do I really need to use fully synthetic oil, or am I okay with part synthetic and if so, can someone recommend an oil? Too much pressure on this side and your freon can might explode. Ford Focus C-Max with engine 1. Capacity dry fill is 6. As far as the oil goes, 5w30 is the correct oil grade for both vehicles and it doesn't really matter if it's Semi- or Fully Synthetic.
Fram is a good oil filter too and the delco you would have to get from the dealer. If your Focus is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Focus. Knowing what type of tire needed is key and then comparing different stores both online and in person is quite worthwhile and a money saver. Personally, I go for Halford's semi, but only because it's good value with a trade card. Fri 27 May 2011 21:14 Ford Focus Saloon 1600 zetec - Semi-synthetic or fully synthetic oil? Just wondering what you guys think or any one with the same engines what you use in your cars. I have replaced a few of them for low oil pressure problems on other cars.
We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Focus. A vehicles recommended tire pressure will be on the inside of the fuel fill door. Others may look at name of the wheels and search for the same or similar wheel base appropriate for the car. Coolant — Motorcraft Premium Gold engine coolant or equivalent. Never recharge on the high side. If you can't do this, see our page to find a Ford Focus oil filter wrench. The radiator cooling fan or your fan for the heater and air conditioning? Many people call it freon but you need the r134a refrigerant and oil, too.