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To bump this up I have been told that I am going to need all new seals as the synthetic oil is going to shrink all of the seals thoughts?

Originally Posted By: roadrunner1 Originally Posted By: Spazdog The last 524td engine I saw personally was in a Lincoln Mark VII. (friend's father...jeez had to be 25 years ago) The owner worked for a Ford dealer. I pretty sure he was using Motorcraft oil. Probably 15W40 then. (he did lecture...

The car is about to roll over 300,000km. It was a lucky find as it is a euro model 5 speed that was imported new to Canada. The guy I bought it from was the original owner. I have only driven it about 1000km as I am currently amassing parts to redo all of the suspension. In 1000km I did drive...

Thanks for the info, I was hoping that the consensus would be Rotella as I run it in my other cars (Subaru turbo's). I was just afraid I needed some kind of additive or I should only use conventional oil so I thought I should ask. Cellphone pictures: I Removed that sticker...

1. What kind of vehicle you have --1984 524td 2.4l inline 6 Turbo Diesel 2. What your owner's manual says -- not just viscosity, but certifications (look for acronyms like API SM, ILSAC GF-4, etc.) and change intervals as well -- API-CD ? 3. Where you live --Edmonton Alberta +35 Celsius summer...