2017 Focus RS (2.3T), Factory Fill, 2500 miles

[wi11iam]

Nothing earth shattering here, just thought I'd share results after dumping the factory fill after ~2,500 miles from my Ford Focus RS. Does not look like the factory fill is 5w-50 even though that is what is recommended per the owners manual, which I find interesting..
FF was replaced with Castrol Edge 0W-40 + Ford Motorcraft filter.

 

[BigD1]

Hardly any moly. I wonder what lube type they are using to assemble these engines.

 

[skyactiv]

Maybe Ford used a thinner oil for factory fill to achieve EPA fuel economy numbers? You have an awesome car btw.

 

[BAJA_05]

Wow, recommended 5W50 --- little screamer????

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
Maybe Ford used a thinner oil for factory fill to achieve EPA fuel economy numbers? You have an awesome car btw.



I thought they had to recommend the viscosity used in EPA testing as the primary.
Agree on the car. I've seen a couple around here and think they're gorgeous.

 

[zeng]

I wouldn't be surprised FF is 5W50 as it typically shears in service and thins due to fuel dilution in this application.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: BigD1
Hardly any moly. I wonder what lube type they are using to assemble these engines.


Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[aquariuscsm]

I would stick with the recommended 5W50.

 

[901Memphis]

The Ford 5w50 is known to shear, probably won't hurt running a 0w40