What type oil for 2010 Fusion ??

[seneca]

The manual as well as posts on this forum imply that the oil for the 2010 is synthetic(US). The manual says synthetic(US) and petroleum based OR synthetic (Canada). The question is: what type/s of oil is OK(recommended)? I'm USA

[Grey]

Use Motorcraft 5W20 semi-symthetic or a 5W20 that meets the Ford Specification. You may also consider a 5W20 full synthetic (Motorcraft has one) or a 0W20 full synthetic. Leave the factory fill oil in for 2,500 to 3,000 miles at least to permit the rings to seat and avoid glazing the cylinder walls..

 

Change your oil at the prescribed maintenance intervals.

[bbf2530]

The manual as well as posts on this forum imply that the oil for the 2010 is synthetic(US). The manual says synthetic(US) and petroleum based OR synthetic (Canada). The question is: what type/s of oil is OK(recommended)? I'm USA

 

Hi seneca. :D And just to add to Grey's good advice: The Owner Manual states that the factory fill is a "synthetic blend". It does not state that it is "synthetic" (or full synthetic).

 

There are conventional oils, synthetic blends and synthetic oils. Easiest explanation is that a synthetic blend is a mix of conventional and synthetic oils.

 

Bottom line is that you can use any oil that meets the Ford Specifications listed in the Owners Manual, be it conventional, synthetic blend or full synthetic. There is a chart listing the exact specifications.

 

For what it is worth, I use the Motorcraft 5W-20 Synthetic Blend, the same oil that Ford puts in the engine at the factory and recommends for oil changes.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

[Grey]

I don't believe any conventional oils can meet the Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A.

 

I can't say for sure now, but the engine assembly plants had a unique specification for factory fill oil for years. BTW, both the factory fill and Motorcraft service oils have unique tracers in them which permit Ford to determine if their oils are being used in any particular engine, should the need arise (unfortunately the need does arise). Pretty easy to demonstrate lack of maintenance when a vehicle with 20,000 miles still has factory fill oil and the OE filter still on the engine. Other times the oil analysis may not agree with service receipts from the corner luber. 99% of the time, a lubrication related concern is customer or "maintainer"responsibility.

[2010SEL]

Mobil 1 5W-20 here.

[RF Overlord]

^^^what Grey said^^^

 

Motorcraft 5W-20 is a synth blend and is factory-recommended. It's also a very good oil, especially for the price at Wally World.

[stantaulbee]

Does CASTROL synthetic meet Ford specs?

[bbf2530]

Does CASTROL synthetic meet Ford specs?

 

Hi stantaulbee. :D Odds are it does. However, the easiest way to find out for sure is to read the can/jug or go to the Castrol website. There (container and/or website) it will list all manufacturer specifications the oil "meets or exceeds". If it lists the Ford "WSS-M2C930-A" spec that Grey listed (or check your Owners Manual to verify the spec if you like), then it is safe to use.

 

Contrary to what anyone else may state, if the oil you use does not specifically state that it "meets or exceeds" the WSS-M2C930-A specification, you will jeopardize your Warranty rights if you have an engine problem which can even remotely be connected to an oil issue.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

Edited March 6, 2010 by bbf2530

[deo1929]

An interprwetation of the Ford spec in its simplistic terms is this:

 

Use any 5W20 with and API service rating of "SM" conventional or synthetic. That, according to the spec and the owners manual which I include below will meet warranty requirements. My dealer uses both Motorcraft 5W20 conventional and synthetic blend.

 

The owner's manual.....

 

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil

” Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Enginesby the American

Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms

to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel

economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and

Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese

automobile manufacturers.

To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE

5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification

WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and

durability performance meeting all requirements for your

vehicle’s engine. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and

capacities later in this chapter for more information.

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine

treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that

is not covered by Ford warranty.

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule

listed in the scheduled maintenance information.

Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for

added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used

that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up

engine noises or knock may be experienced.

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or

another with equivalent performance for your engine application.

Maintenance and Specifications

[ImBroke]

I'm going to change it to AMSOIL XLM when it's time. I'll still use the Motorcraft filter.

[deo1929]

I'm going to change it to AMSOIL XLM when it's time. I'll still use the Motorcraft filter.

 

 

When mine is off warranty, I'm also going to use Amsoil. I've been using it for years and have had great success. My old 97 Honda Civic that my daughter now drives has 260K on it. My Tacoma 4 cylinder just turned 175K without a hitch. Both don't use oil and still get great mileage.

Edited April 9, 2010 by deo1929