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2005 V6 Tribute Oil

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Old 05-25-2013, 02:43 AM
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Is it possible to use a 10-40 oil Castrol Magnatec in this engine ?
There seems to be a lower limit of 10-30 in the manual supplied with the car.

I know it is a Ford Engine - has Cleveland on the side.

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Old 05-25-2013, 05:18 AM
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It depends on,

A- where are you in the world?
B- How many Km's has the engine done?
C- Does the engine rattle or smoke?
 
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Old 05-25-2013, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by grim_reaper
It depends on,

A- where are you in the world?
Australia
- How many Km's has the engine done?
110K +
- Does the engine rattle or smoke?
NO - Usual Start Up Clatter Then runs OK

My concern is that I read somewhere that too thick an oil can cause issues in a modern Ford Engine
 
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Old 05-26-2013, 05:25 AM
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At the Mazda dealership where I work we use 5w40.

Either 10w30 or 10w40 will be ok for a Tribute.
 
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Old 05-26-2013, 10:28 AM
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thereis more to oil than you care to know:

Motor Oil 101 - Bob is the Oil Guy
 
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