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| ![]() I'm planning to change the engine oil of my Ford Ecosport 1.0 EcoBoost engine and have some queries. I have decided to make a switch to fully synthetic but Mobil 1 5W30 has AECA A1/B1 approval whereas the manufacturer's recommendation is AECA A5/B5. I quote from the manual : "Topping up the oil: If you are unable to find an oil that meets the specification defined by WSS-M2C913-C or WSS-M2C948-B (petrol engines only), you must use SAE 5W-30 that meets the specification defined by ACEA A5/B5 certification." I was wondering if I could still use Mobile 1 since the HTHS range of A1/B1 is 2.6 - 3.5 and A5/B5 is 2.9 - 3.5. The only A5/B5 oil that I could find was HP Neo Synth which has A5/B5 approval but is semi synthetic. Please advise. |
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Mobil Super 3000 x1 formula FE complies with this spec and is a reasonably good oil | |
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These zinc levels are what push the oil down to SL grade. But it is what Ford requires. I've found decent results from using it for my 1.5 diesel Fiesta (which asks for the same spec). Better than the Ford oem semi synthetic oil at any rate. | |
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I spoke to a dealer and was quoted approximately 500 Rs/Liter for this oil. In comparison, the HP NeoSynth A5/B5 is pretty cheap but then again I am not sure of its contents (zinc). What do you suggest I do? Go with this Mobile Super 3000 or explore more? EcoBoost is a complicated engine with its timing chain bathed in oil, hence I just want to make sure I do a proper homework before taking the plunge. Last edited by k.sumit : 22nd October 2018 at 14:09. | |
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| ![]() Semi synthetic is blended with mineral base oils. Group 3 is a cheaper grade of fully synthetic - hydrocracked oils. Group 4 is poly alpha olefin / pao based and yes, better. However with Ford engines that extra zinc was put in along with a 5w30 with a viscosity at the thinner end of the grade (updated specs in the USA allow 0w30) for fuel economy and to reduce timing chain wear. So with an Ecoboost stick to the Mobil I recommended or the OEM oil but change a bit more frequently say at 8500 or 9000 rather than the full 10k kilometers if the engine starts to feel a bit rough especially due to prolonged city driving in heavy traffic. |
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I'm worried about the thicker oil causing problems in the long run and I might just stick to the normal Castrol 948b spec oil that Ford puts from the dealership. | |
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My car has seen a mixed bag of oils that have been used by Ford. I'm sure the factory fill would be 5W20 and I had no issues using it. When I got the second service done, the service center at Delhi used 5W30 citing that 5W20 is not available and EcoBoost is compatible with 5W30. This time around in Jaipur, they used 5W30 Mobil Super and I immediately noticed roughness in the engine. I'd prefer to stick with 5W30 considering our harsh climate. Last edited by k.sumit : 22nd October 2018 at 16:44. | |
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This is available on Amazon and might fit the bill - except for the super high Zinc levels the Ford spec requires. | |
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https://www.amazon.in/Mobil-5W30-Ful...ywords=mobil+1 OR https://www.amazon.in/Mobil-5W-30-Fu...ywords=mobil+1 | |
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Give it a try, else just buy the cheap Mobil 3000 I pointed you to, and change every 8000 or so km. | |
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The 0w20 might work - it has the 947a spec and acea a1/b1 for where its super cold, https://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/...-2017-usa.html https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ub...boost_oil_spec Quote:
https://www.amazon.in/IDEMITSU-0W-20...s=5w20+acea+c2 https://www.amazon.in/IDEMITSU-SN-A5...s=5w20+acea+c2 I guess this is the Honda oem oil that's manufactured under license in India | ||
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