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Oct 26 2009, 07:36 AM Post #1
indy4192 Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 12-October 09 Member No.: 20,868	It is close to time to change my oil, with winter coming on and my 1998 Ford Taurus se stationwagon with 129000 on it and a misfire in the first cylinder, what would be the best choice oil wise to help it through the cold winter months.

Oct 26 2009, 03:30 PM Post #2
clutchcargo Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 4-November 02 From: Boston Member No.: 2,359	It's strange that you would ask for oil advice without addressing the cause of the miss in cylinder 1. Would you want to fix that first? This post has been edited by clutchcargo: Oct 26 2009, 03:30 PM

Oct 27 2009, 01:34 AM Post #3
smj999smj Ultimate Wrenchhead Group: ASE Mechanic Posts: 5,676 Joined: 27-November 02 From: Prospect, VA, USA Member No.: 748	Article No. 99-8-16 05/03/99 MOTOR OIL - SAE VISCOSITY GRADE RECOMMENDATION - SERVICE TIP FORD: 1989-1993 FESTIVA 1989-1994 TEMPO 1989-1997 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD 1989-1999 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS 1994-1997 ASPIRE 1995-1999 CONTOUR LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989-1992 MARK VII 1989-1994 TOPAZ 1989-1997 COUGAR 1989-1999 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER 1991-1994 CAPRI 1994-1998 MARK VIII 1995-1999 MYSTIQUE 1999 COUGAR LIGHT TRUCK: 1989-1990 BRONCO II 1989-1996 BRONCO 1989-1997 AEROSTAR, F SUPER DUTY 1989-1999 ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250 LD, RANGER 1991-1999 EXPLORER 1993-1999 VILLAGER 1995-1999 WINDSTAR 1997-1999 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER 1998-1999 NAVIGATOR 1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES ISSUE Ford Motor Company now recommends SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any Ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. ACTION When servicing any Ford gasoline-powered vehicle, use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade motor oil. Refer to the following text for further details. Both SAE 10W-30 and SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade motor oils have been recommended in the past depending on vehicle model and model year. Tests have proven SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade motor oil provides the optimum protection and benefits for Ford gasoline engines. At both high and low ambient temperature conditions, SAE 5W-30 provides the best overall protection. It allows faster starts under cold ambient temperatures. SAE 5W-30 also provides approximately 1/2% increase in fuel economy over SAE 10W-30. SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade motor oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API) should be used for all service procedures requiring replacement of the motor oil. PART NUMBER PART NAME XO-5W30-QSP 5W-30 Motorcraft Super Premium Motor Oil

Oct 27 2009, 07:15 AM Post #4
indy4192 Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 12-October 09 Member No.: 20,868	QUOTE(clutchcargo @ Oct 26 2009, 07:30 PM) It's strange that you would ask for oil advice without addressing the cause of the miss in cylinder 1. Would you want to fix that first? The cost to repair the misfire would be over $1200 from the number of estimates I have gotten and I only paid $450 for the car. Most places I took it to said I would be better off putting a rebuilt engine with a warrenty then trying to fix the present engine. So I am just going to drive it till it dies and then go buy another car.

Oct 27 2009, 08:28 AM Post #5
xiii X-MAN Group: Super Administrator Posts: 28,186 Joined: 19-September 01 From: South of Chicago Member No.: 1,817	If you want to read about the misfire please see the following post: http://www.jonko.com/auto_repair_forums/in...showtopic=16746 -------------------- Helpful General Automotive & Performance Websites

Oct 27 2009, 08:31 AM Post #6
sprintdriver Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 27-October 09 Member No.: 20,901	Klotz full synthetic is the best. Look at http://www.autorepairinmesa.com Auto Repair in Mesa AZ for some great automotive articles.

Oct 28 2009, 08:12 AM Post #7
smj999smj Ultimate Wrenchhead Group: ASE Mechanic Posts: 5,676 Joined: 27-November 02 From: Prospect, VA, USA Member No.: 748	I wouldn't bother wasting money on synthetic oil on an engine you're essentially driving until it dies because of a bad valve. I'd go with the least expensive, API certified, 5W30 engine oil I could find.

Oct 28 2009, 08:19 AM Post #8
xiii X-MAN Group: Super Administrator Posts: 28,186 Joined: 19-September 01 From: South of Chicago Member No.: 1,817	sprintdriver - why would indy4192 spend $11.95 per quart on Klotz on a beater he paid $450 for, that he just uses to go to and from work?

Oct 30 2009, 05:14 PM Post #9
clutchcargo Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 4-November 02 From: Boston Member No.: 2,359	I see... I read your misfire thread. I did the exact same thing with my '86 Escort with the red badge of rejection. I would use any 10w40 on sale. Yellow Pennzoil is a popular choice. The mis-fire will most likely thin the oil out a bit so I would keep it on short OCIs. This post has been edited by clutchcargo: Oct 31 2009, 05:37 AM

Oct 31 2009, 06:09 AM Post #10
TECH II Elite Auto Tech Group: ASE Mechanic Posts: 3,644 Joined: 6-April 02 Member No.: 1,247	This actually the second thread from the same guy....worrying about what kind of oil to use, on an irrepairable motor.... -------------------- "What we have heah, is failure, to communicate"

Oct 31 2009, 04:34 PM Post #11
dstrick32 Moderator Group: Global Moderator Posts: 16,736 Joined: 26-September 03 From: Florida Member No.: 563	Wake Up TECH II we're still on the same post. I haven't seen the other one, where is it?? -------------------- Smoke "GOD, GUNS, AND GUTS MADE AMERICA, LETS KEEP ALL THREE" A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. ~ Author Unknown ~

Nov 1 2009, 04:49 AM Post #12
TECH II Elite Auto Tech Group: ASE Mechanic Posts: 3,644 Joined: 6-April 02 Member No.: 1,247	This is the same engine where he asks if he can unplug an injector......just scroll down and look at the topic starters..... -------------------- "What we have heah, is failure, to communicate"

Nov 2 2009, 10:13 AM Post #13
indy4192 Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 12-October 09 Member No.: 20,868	Just because the engine is dying a slow death, shouldn't I try and do whatever I can to maximize the life left in the engine? So far I feel with how I am driving and caring for the engine has helped. I have had it with this misfire now for almost 4 months and put on almost 3000 miles on it when some I spoke with didn't think it would last a month. right now it is running fine and I am getting about 20 mpg in the city, but the temps are getting colder and just trying to do whatever I can to help the engine. Also, I have never gotten consensous on the fuel injector issue. I had some tell me the car's computer will limit that fuel injector as to not damage the cat. I have others tell me that it was okay to unplug it as the car would not send more fuel to the other injectors and I have had some tell me it would be worse to unplug it. This post has been edited by indy4192: Nov 2 2009, 10:16 AM

Nov 2 2009, 07:17 PM Post #14
dstrick32 Moderator Group: Global Moderator Posts: 16,736 Joined: 26-September 03 From: Florida Member No.: 563	indy4192, I'd continue to use the same oil that got you this far and unplug the injector it it's causing a problem otherwise let it be. It's may be firing, somewhat, at higher RPM's. -------------------- Smoke "GOD, GUNS, AND GUTS MADE AMERICA, LETS KEEP ALL THREE" A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. ~ Author Unknown ~

Nov 2 2009, 07:22 PM Post #15
dstrick32 Moderator Group: Global Moderator Posts: 16,736 Joined: 26-September 03 From: Florida Member No.: 563	TECH II yes there are other post on the misfire condition but this is the only one on the oil issue. He has nothing to gain or lose either way if he doesn't intend to attempt to repair the misfire. Just trying to ride it out till the end. Sorry about the misunderstanding on the post. -------------------- Smoke "GOD, GUNS, AND GUTS MADE AMERICA, LETS KEEP ALL THREE" A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it. ~ Author Unknown ~

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