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Question posted by Chuckstyle on July 6th, 2021

What's The Best Motor Oil For A 1997 Ford Escort Lx??? Blend Or Full Synthetic?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on July 6th, 2021 11:22 AM

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For any car, a full synthetic offers more protection that a blend of synthetic and conventional oils--but you pay more. The price differential may be narrowed by longer intervals between oil changes,

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Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on July 7th, 2021 10:24 AM

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What brand of oil does Ford recommend?

Motorcraft brand

When it comes to picking a brand, nearly any brand of oil will do as long as it's the correct weight; however, Ford does prefer that its customers use the Motorcraft brand of oil.

full synthetic oil?

Help keep the engine in your Ford or Lincoln vehicle running at its best with a synthetic motor oil that comes recommended by Ford Motor Company. Synthetic oil is engineered to create more lubrication and better performance in the engine of your Ford or Lincoln vehicle.

Synthetic blend oil is a mix of conventional motor oils and synthetic base stocks. Because of the added synthetic base stock, you're going to get more performance and protection than you would by using a conventional oil alone.

Go for only full synthetic bit costly but its worth.

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