01 Focus 2.0 16v

[Herz]

I just got a focus that I am fixing up, the car calls for 5-20, can i use 5-30 chevron since it is close to a 20 weight in its stead? The reason I ask is I am sitting on close to 10 cases of the chevron oil.

 

[Bluestream]

Yes, you can use it with no problems

 

[pbm]

I would have no problem with a 'thin' 5w30 like Chevron especially in California where it never gets too cold.

 

[addyguy]

Chevron 5w30 would be a GREAT oil to use in that engine!

 

[chet2]

i just used supertech 5-30 in my focus..where did u get all the oil?

 

[Herz]

Costco Sales, for 20.99 a case, originally had 10 boxes since you can buy 5 per coupon. Used a relatives coupon and my coupon lol.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[mechtech2]

Absolutely.
That Zetec engine was originally spec'd for 5-30.
Especially so for California climates.

 

[Hermann]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Absolutely.
That Zetec engine was originally spec'd for 5-30.
Especially so for California climates.


My 2000 model Focus with the 2.0L Zetec was 5w30 also on the cap.

 

[Herz]

PO must have replaced the cap with one that says 5-20, since my haynes manual states 30 for it too, cool. thanks guys.

 

[tig1]

Ford went to 5-20 in 2001.

 

[ThirdeYe]

Originally Posted By: tig1
Ford went to 5-20 in 2001.


Yep, but it was back-specified for models before that. The '98 Escort ZX2 I maintain with the 2.0 says you can use 5W-20 per the TSB. Using 5w30 and 5W-20 interchangeably would work fine. Once I run out of 5W-20 I'll probably switch the 'cort back to 5w30 because it's easier to stock just one grade for me.

 

[scurvy]

Originally Posted By: defektes
I just got a focus that I am fixing up, the car calls for 5-20, can i use 5-30 chevron since it is close to a 20 weight in its stead? The reason I ask is I am sitting on close to 10 cases of the chevron oil.
That would be an excellent oil for your Focus, and with the money you've saved you can probably afford a proper chair now.

 

[dan3952]

A lot of technically savvy people didn't agree with Ford calling for 5w20 instead of 5w30 on mostly identical engines to those of the previous model year. I think it had more to do with the automaker wanting to improve their fleet CAFE gas mileage numbers slightly than anything else.

 

[mechtech2]

Also, 5-20 was not readily available before.
So of course it was not recommended - it could not be.