[tel75]

I need to top-up the oil on a Ford Transit Van (Diesel 2005 model).

I've been looking at the oil you can buy but am a bit confused as to which I should by.

There are two I've been looking at:

CASTROL GTX Magnatec 5W-30

and:

CASTROL GTD Magnatec 10W-40

The GTX oil meets the requirements of WSS-M2C919-B, but I am a little concerned to using this as it does not state whether or not it is suitable for diesel engines. The GTD oil is specifically for diesel, but the Owners Manual for the van states the use of 10W-40 may result in longer cranking periods and reduced engine performance.

The GTX sounds better but can it be used in diesels?

[Sussex Patrol]

Copied and pasted from the Castrol site:

Make FORD
Model Transit 2.4 Di DuraTorq (RWD - 66/92kW)
Engine DT
Year 2000-

Application Recommendation Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT) MAGNATEC 5W-30 A1 (g) 7
Manual Transmission SMX-S 1.3
Automatic Transmission
Differential REFER TO MAIN DEALER 2.6
Coolant (50%) REFER TO MAIN DEALER 6.7
Power Steering TQD
Brake Fluid RESPONSE SUPER DOT 4
Hide Notes Oil Change Intervals

Lubricant / Capacity Notes
g. Diesel from 08/98 (except Transit and Ranger): Endura 1.8, -DE, DE (TC), DE (TCI), DI, EO FRD 913A/912A1 5W-30, Duratorq1.8 EO FRD913B 5W-30 (A3B3 5W-40/10W40 can be used for top-up); 2.5 DI and 2.5 TD Transit, A3B3 5W-40/10W-40, A2B3/A3B3 15W-40 can be used for top-up only; 2.4 Di Transit, A1B1/A3B3 5W-30/5W-40 can be used for top-up only; 2.5 WL and 2.5 WL-T Ranger, A1B1/A2B2/A3B3 10W-30, A3B3 5W-40/10W-40 can be used for top-up only. Diesel up to 07/98 (except 1.8 Endura, -DE, DE-TC, DE-TCI, Transit, -2.5 DI, 2.5 Turbo Diesel): A3B3 10W-40/A2B2/A3B3 15W-40/5W-40; 1.8 Endura, -DE, DE-TC, DE-TCI, A3B3 10W-40/5W-40; Transit, -2.5 DI, Turbo Diesel, A1B1/A2B2/A3B3 10W-30/5W-40/10W-40/A2B2/A3B3 15W-40

HTH

[tel75]

I take it 5W-30 Magantec is fine to use then?

Sounds like it to me.

[Sussex Patrol]

The best thing you can do is go here ;

Castrol Site

Look down the left hand side click under the tools heading which oil should I use and follow it from there.As I guessed what engine type your van has so just to be doubly sure check there.

[tel75]

Thanks for the advice.

I'm pretty sure now which one to go for.