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Old 01-03-2006, 07:47 PM   #1
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Default Engine oil in AU1 XR8

What oil should I use in AU1 XR8. tha manual says 10W/30,
so I put in SHELL ECO. But I am hearing that XR8's should have 10W/40?????

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Old 01-03-2006, 10:29 PM   #2
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Engine Oil (XR8 sedan only) 5.5 litres - API spec SJ/CF 15W40 Ford Spec WSE-M2C902-A3. Ford R1-300
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Old 02-03-2006, 06:42 PM   #3
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Well I use 5W40 Shell Helix Ultra fully synthetic my AU2 Windsor and have had no problems whatsoever.
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Old 02-03-2006, 09:54 PM   #4
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thanx for info guys,
will definately change oil spec this week
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