Oil Options for 09 Focus

[MattMartin]

I have a 2009 Ford Focus. Ford recomends that I change my oil every 5,000-7,500 miles. I have been changing it every 5,000 miles. I live in Michigan and drive primarly on rural highways and freeways about 400 miles a week. I drive pretty calmly but I do get in it every once and a while. I was wondering if I should continue changing my oil at the dealer or if I should switch to full synthetic? If I should switch to full synthetic what oil would be the best and what intervals should I change it at? Ford recomends 5W-20.

 

[tig1]

I use M1 5-20EP in both Duratechs. Engines are smooth and quite and the OCI you are looking for is no problem.

 

[Mike_dup1]

I would go with AMSOIL 0W-20 Gr.IV synthetic and change every 6 months.

Friend just put that in his wife's 2010 Fusion at 3,000 miles and plans on once a year. She drives about 40 miles a day back and forth to work in da UP.

 

[MattMartin]

When you change the oil in your focus what else do you need to do i.e. grease fittings and such. What are the benefits to switching to a fully synthetic?

 

[Mike_dup1]

No grease fitting to lube

Extend Drain Intervals
Maximize Fuel Economy
Protect Against Wear
Reduce Oil Consumption and Emissions - Volatility (burn-off)
Excel in Extreme Temperatures

 

[Best F100]

Originally Posted By: Mike_dup1
I would go with AMSOIL 0W-20 Gr.IV synthetic and change every 6 months.

Friend just put that in his wife's 2010 Fusion at 3,000 miles and plans on once a year. She drives about 40 miles a day back and forth to work in da UP.





My son's 2010 Focus was just changed over to this same Amsoil 0W20, after break in mileage of 1,800 miles. (Bought a case of it from eBay for $4/qt). Since he does a lot of city driving, I told him his oil change intervals should be 8-10,000 miles (or 1 year).

But a better deal, right now is the Motorcraft 5W20 FULL Synthetic for $2.95/qt., that Advance Auto Parts has been discontinuing. That should be good for an EASY 7,500 miles in your case. I bought a case of it today for usage after the Amsoil 0W20 is gone. The store I was in also had a 5 gallon jug of Motorcraft 5W20 on clearance for $7.99. (I left it in the store, but kept looking back at it, as I drove away). You never hear anyone complain about Motorcraft 5W20 - since it was initially durability tested with Ford products in mind.