So I found a pretty nice little Escort that I am going to be picking up next week. It's a little '96 LX hatchback and will be used mainly as me and the lady's short trip/daily/beater car. The car seems to be maintained well (has all maintenance documentation for the last 3 years). I am getting ready to do all my used car maintenance but I want some suggestions from you guys.
The car has 115k on it and I am 99% sure it never used a synthetic. Oil changes would be pretty frequent (twice a year, oci at 4k). Should I just stick with a good dino and call it a day?
Also this car's manual calls for 5w30 I believe. Should I stick with that weight?
Besides that I will go grab a new air filter, pcv valve, and fuel filter.
If you have anything to add it would be much appreciated!
The car has 115k on it and I am 99% sure it never used a synthetic. Oil changes would be pretty frequent (twice a year, oci at 4k). Should I just stick with a good dino and call it a day?
Also this car's manual calls for 5w30 I believe. Should I stick with that weight?
Besides that I will go grab a new air filter, pcv valve, and fuel filter.
If you have anything to add it would be much appreciated!