Fully synthetic motor oil

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Sun 18 Nov 2001 20:39
Fully synthetic motor oil - John Bradley
Can you please tell me the benefits of using Castrol GT Magnatec oil in my
Focus 1.8 Ghia. I only travel short journeys. I am not too worried about the
cost if it is good for the engine.
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Sun 18 Nov 2001 21:42
Re: Fully synthetic motor oil - Honest John
Magnatec isn't fully synthetic. It's only semi synthetic.

HJ
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Sun 18 Nov 2001 22:57
Re: Fully synthetic motor oil - Dave N
I would stick with the Ford oil from your local dealer. Search old posts for good reasons why.
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Mon 19 Nov 2001 07:37
Re: Fully synthetic motor oil - Adam Going (Tune-Up Ltd)
John,

Magnatec is a very good oil, but just doesn't seem as good as some in certin engines. I would agree with Dave, and stick to Ford's own Formula E 5/30 which is a semi-synthetic, and actually made by/same as Texaco 5/30, I believe. We also see loads of Rover K-series 16v engines with sticky valve /jacking lifter problems when run on Magnatec, for some reason.

Regards, Adam
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Mon 19 Nov 2001 09:49
Re: Fully synthetic motor oil - Jason
Adam (or any other expert!),

Please explain the differences/benefits of the new semi synthetic/synthetic oils vs the old engine (mineral??) oils. My 1995 Cavalier V6 is shortly due for service and I will pay the extra for this type of oil if beneficial for the engine. Do you recomend them and is there any particular brand best suited for mine?

Thanks from Jason
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Mon 19 Nov 2001 11:16
Re: Fully synthetic motor oil - David W
Jason,

Have you seen the FAQ 13 on this site covering oils?

David
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