[ZX3TUNR]

For any one driving there Focus over winter just curious if you are going to try that Winter Oil by Quaker State that has been commercialing for the past month LOL.

I think its just a sales gimmick.

[2001 ZTS]

Probably not but I'm not implying that it is a gimmick. The pudits seem to be in agreement that some of Quakers other "formulas/blends", specifically that one for high milage vehicles, does in fact help.

Maybe next year.

[ZX3TUNR]

Hmm I was told in older cars it will help but on newer cars there would be slight difference?

[darkpuppet]

if vortech gives castrol winter oil their blessing, i'll be using it... and driving my car over the winter.

[Raine]

I'm driving mine. Don't plan on using any other kinda oil than my regular Mobil 1

[ZX3TUNR]

Since I got my Focus parked I debating if I should change the oil one last time while it sits or just change it once I bring it back out. I heard its a bad idea to have old oil as it sits and brakes down then I heard thats it doesnt matter.

[2001 ZTS]

thabrat,Oct 19 2004, 01:46 AM Wrote:Hmm I was told in older cars it will help but on newer cars there would be slight difference?

Exactly what I was saying. There specific formulas like winter formula and formula for old cars do appear to work.

Using high milage formula on a new car serves no purpose just like using winter formula in summer serves no purpose.

[Flofocus]

I bought some for the justy. Havent changed the oil yet though.

[SilverSVT]

thabrat,Oct 19 2004, 02:01 AM Wrote:Since I got my Focus parked I debating if I should change the oil one last time while it sits or just change it once I bring it back out. I heard its a bad idea to have old oil as it sits and brakes down then I heard thats it doesnt matter.

Yes you should change your oil.

The reason it is suggested is that will all the heating up and cooling down of your oil, moisture gets in. It's a by product of the process, unfortunately. If an engine is going to sit for extended periods it is always best to change the oil. I plan on changing it in my car and in my bike this weekend, before I pull the batteries . . . I will then, in spring, change the oil again . . . I know, it may be overkill but I want my vehicles to last . . .

[dannyq]

I plan on keeping my focus on the road this winter. I'm just using the same oil I always do.

[ZX3 in progress]

Ya my Focus will be on the road for yet another winter with no change in oil. Just pulling the 17's off and puttin the freshly painted stocker rims on and winter rubber.

[ZX3TUNR]

It will be sitting for at least 5 months :( Im going to get it changed this weekend..

[ANTHONYD]

ZX3 in progress,Oct 19 2004, 12:38 PM Wrote:Ya my Focus will be on the road for yet another winter with no change in oil. Just pulling the 17's off and puttin the freshly painted stocker rims on and winter rubber.

same here

[D-Dub]

I will be and with the firehawks, stay clear of me if you see me :lol:

Anybody with abs and firehawks know how the drive is .......abs on every 5 seconds.

[Focus Is Art]

Will be driving in the winter with 5w30 syn oil as usual.

[2001 ZTS]

D-Dub,Oct 19 2004, 01:21 PM Wrote:I will be and with the firehawks, stay clear of me if you see me :lol:

Anybody with abs and firehawks know how the drive is .......abs on every 5 seconds.

I could not believe how bad that was, absolutely rediculous. Before i got the snow tires I could set off the ABS in my driveway.

[S2]

I'm driving mine over winter, not much though but just continuing to use the same oil I have always used.

[FociPhil]

thabrat,Oct 19 2004, 01:06 PM Wrote:It will be sitting for at least 5 months :( Im going to get it changed this weekend..

Now that i think about it, my acr has been sitting there for almost a year, and its gonna be there for another 5 months...and i dont think i have changed the oil at all!!! maybe i should phone the guy and get him to change it...

[SilverSVT]

thabrat,Oct 19 2004, 01:06 PM Wrote:It will be sitting for at least 5 months :( Im going to get it changed this weekend..

Smart move . . . as I said before, having oil in it, IF it going to sit for the winter, that has already been use for a while is not good because of the moisture. The oil should be changed.

If you plan on driving the car all winter it is not necessary to change it, unless you have passed 3 months or 5k kilometers, but we all know that.

[2001 ZTS]

SilverSVT,Oct 19 2004, 04:23 PM Wrote:.......unless you have passed 3 months or 5k kilometers, but we all know that.

I doubt many cars here see "severe service", most would do perfectly fine going 6 months/10,000.