Recent content by greentengu9

Ha thank you for the compliment—it's an interesting car to drive! I tend to do a low OCI simply because of the age of the engine and the stresses placed upon it. Each oil change merits a spark plug change as well. I've played with everything from Amsoil to M1, and try new oils simply for...

2002 Ford Focus ZTS, PowerWorks Supercharged (Eaton M62): 296,400 miles OCI: 3,000 miles Out: SuperTech HM 0w-20 full synthetic SuperTech filter In: QSUD Full Synthetic 5w-30 Ecogard X195 filter

It's currently $19.31 shipped to PA (Bucks County)

There's a pretty much underground Lotus presence in Berks, Bucks, and Lehigh Counties in PA, with some pre-GM owners using 20w-50 depending on model. While some owners seem to gravitate to the Valvoline Racing Oils, or "Euro" oils, I actually use the M1 V-Twin full synthetic. So, there are a...

Focus ZTS sedan with 5 speed manual and the 2.0 Zetec engine: Delivered new in June 2002. Current miles: ~297,000 Installed a Cosworth USA "PowerWorks" intercooler/aftercooled supercharger package in 2006 @ 99,000 miles. So, nearly 200,000 miles with the supercharger. It's had a mixture of...

I agree with the old V8 scenario—idled a ‘72 Pontiac V8 small block with ~102,000 miles on the engine for about 30 minutes (15w-40 ST HD oil in crankcase) with the AC on, while checking the idle after installation of a new electronic coil. Althoufg it wasn't spitting out steam, it certainly...

The mid-80's Lotus 910 engines—such as in the Turbo Esprit (Federal/US) version with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection typically run 20w-50 (per the owners manual). My 1986 HCi has the Mobil 1 V-Twin oil in it with a Lotus-branded filter, but the VR-1 is also run by enthusiasts. There is quite a...

I have a 1972 Grand Prix with the 400 and an all-stock engine (Rochester Quadrajet, etc.) and for the PA temps we have been experiencing (98 degrees today), I used ST 15w-40 HD. The owners manual calls for up to a 20w-40 so this easily available oil seemed like a proper choice, which I did...

Thank you ya'll—this is only the second car I bought new (ordered from the dealer in June 2002.. with a 5-speed and MTX-75 transmission!). In reply to your question john_pifer, I can only guesstimate any speed based on published records of other cars I may have enjoyed a "spirited drive" next...

I consulted the PQIA site for their analysis of various oils (hundreds, actually, since 2009) and was only mildly surprised to see rows of red dots indicating WARNING!. I always wondered what was in all those luridly colored pus yellow, blood red, and baby vomit green-labeled bottles of oil at...

Thank you for your comment—you are correct: the Zetec is mounted with the exhaust in front and intake in the back. With it getting up to 300k miles, the only auto crossing this car will do will be to Target and back! (and to pick up my daughter, commute, etc.) However, I took it for a run...

Done! Got QSUD for $17.97 @ WM (ST was on markdown for $15.98 so I figured this time $2.00 more wouldn't break the bank) + FL 400S = good to go. Thanks for the recommendations!

The Twinco/Romax site touts their wide Zecol line of oil, degreasers, and additives in "eye catching" packaging. The company website basically appears to frame them as a company that produces bulk oil for the midWest, and every manner of gewgaws you can find at a truck stop, farm store, or...

I was thinking of QSUD since it's only a few cents more than the ST (as of today).

Added this pic in case the link in the previous post doesn't lead you to the engine pic. I took that pic about an hour ago so the engine isn't exactly ready for its closeup.