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TDCi, TDDi, TDi, and Di ..................... all of them!

That is the current recommendation from Ford, regardless of age or mileage. There is nothing to stop you using a slightly thicker 10w40 if you prefer.

The change interval will vary with the engine/model of the van, but i change mine (in the Di) at least every 10k miles.

Anthill_Rob wrote: I can get 15w40 semi-synth for €16/5l

That will be just fine in a Di

Dear all
Iam asking you for my ford transit,
What oli do you recomend me for:
Ford transit 2.0 tdi van
year:2003
km:230.000
I am using 5w30 but i am destryed e turbo till now
please tell me because is too urgent for me

thanks in advanced

Algert wrote:Dear all
Iam asking you for my ford transit,
What oli do you recomend me for:
Ford transit 2.0 tdi van
year:2003
km:230.000
I am using 5w30 but i am destryed e turbo till now
please tell me because is too urgent for me

Read the first post in this thread!

Hi,
Thanks for all the info,

Just to confirm - my transit is a 260 2l diesel.

5w30 Semi synthetic - is the correct type to get? Should it be ford branded or should I look out for any specific makes?

Transit-Rich wrote:Hi,
Thanks for all the info,

Just to confirm - my transit is a 260 2l diesel.

5w30 Semi synthetic - is the correct type to get? Should it be ford branded or should I look out for any specific makes?

Any brand as long as it is to Ford spec

Many thanks AKE :)

Just reading through the posts again and it seems there is a bit of confusion if we should be using full or part synthetic,
I am not worried about spending a little more on fully but do you think this is best personally?

I have used Magnatec type oil in my car so just looked at the Magnatec 5W-30 type for van, it says it has been recommended by Ford but only available in full - will this be ok?

Finally, 4l is the standard 'tub' size. Is this enough to do an oil change on a 2l 260 transit do you know?

Kind regards,

Thanks AKE and apologies for all the questions;

I notice lots of transit filters come bundled with a spare 'sump plug', is it always best to replace the plug? Don't think i've ever had that on another vehicle.

Just to confirm procedure:

Get engine warmed up, park van on a slight decline with engine pointing down, take out sump plug, take off oil filter and replace with new, replace plug, fill with new oil.

Anything I have missed or any tips?

Many thanks,