UK oil equiv of XO-5W30-QSP or XO-5W30-QFS or WSS-M2C946-A

[effingpot]

How hard can oil be? This is my third Expedition that I've brought to the UK and never had a probem getting oil here before. I've seen warnings about getting the wrong oil or ones that are not up to spec, or can even cause harm, so I thought I'd check with you experts out there

My local oil change centres won't even supply something in case they screw up!

Basically it's a 5W-30 but the Ford recommended ones (in the title) are not avail here. I can get things like this:

https://www.eurocarparts.com/engine-oils?Size_-_Ltr=5

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009E9FVW0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_MWkLDbRABQ5X0

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=5w-30+5l&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Obviously just want to get something suitable without breaking the bank. Dunno anything about oil sadly (well olive oil maybe but that's a whole other forum! )

Thanks for any help
Rgds
Mike (Dr Effingpot)

 

[bobmbx]

Greetings from across the pond.

Can you use this link to order your oil? https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-XO-5W30-QSP-Premium-Synthetic/dp/B000NU6IDK

 

[effingpot]

Sadly no I can't - if you click that link it says no sellers will ship it to the UK.
I don't want to buy from the USA anyway - it costs an arm and a leg to ship it, hence why I'm trying to buy locally.
Plus I need around 6L of of the stuff
Rgds
Mike

 

[Retiredusps]

I see the Euro Parts has Mobil 1 and Shell and Castro. I really do not think you can go wrong with any of those brands.Maybe you can research a little against US specs and come up with something compatible.There is a guy I think that goes by (The Oil Gru) on You Tube who does his own tests on oil maybe he could give you a hand.He has tested Oil,Filters. ETC.

 

[effingpot]

I guess my real question is - are 5W-30 oils that different or if I just buy a decent UK brand like the SHELL one and am I good?
Or this => https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/trip...-applications-engine-oil-5w-30-5ltr-521776071
Being oil ignorant I don't want to do something daft!
ta
Mike

 

[Adieu]

5w30 is a problem? Why?

Wait....were you the guy with the oddball V8 '15?

Because Ford never did recommend 5w30 full synth for this one in the first place.

Some of us did, but in the context of NOT using what Ford recommends. And NOT using Ford oils.

Large brand 5w30 synthetic should be fine though... mobil or shell or whatever

 

[effingpot]

Yeah I'm the "oddball V8" guy. The XO-5W30-QSP or XO-5W30-QFS or WSS-M2C946-A is right out of the owners manual that came with it (which seems to tie in the the rest of the vehicle). I think I'm gonna go for the decent brand 5W30 unelss anyone here comes up with a good reason not to

Maybe I should change my username from "effingpot" to "oddball"!

 

[Retiredusps]

I miss informed you the. Its Bob the oil guy.He has a website he does all sorts of testing on oil and filters. Sorry

 

[effingpot]

I miss informed you the. Its Bob the oil guy.He has a website he does all sorts of testing on oil and filters. Sorry

This one?
[URL]https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm[/URL]

 

[Retiredusps]

Yes that is his site.

 

[Dorzak]

What does Ford recommend on the vehicles they sell in the UK? Here is a US list:

• SAE 5W-30 (Premium Synthetic Blend) – Ford Edge | Ford Escape (2.0L EcoBoost) | Ford Expedition | Ford Explorer | Ford Super Duty (6.2L) | Ford Flex (3.5L EcoBoost) | Ford Fusion (2.0L & 2.7L EcoBoost) | Ford Mustang (2.3L EcoBoost) | Ford Taurus

The Escape i the Konga I believe, and the Fusion is the Mondeo.

EDIT: Looking up what I could the EU Ford 5W-30 has higher Zinc levels than allowed in the US and is WSS-M2C913-C

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/ENUSA_CG3536_MND_og_201204.pdf is the Mondeo User's Manual

 

[rjdelp7]

No Ford dealers in the UK? Euro 5w-30 is sold here. It has higher level Zinc Phosphate.

 

[effingpot]

Haha - yes there are tons of Ford Dealers in the UK - they know UK Fords reasonably well but in the 20 years I've has US-only models they have proven to be the last place you take them They have no clue!
5W-30 isn't the question but I did find an oil guru and solved the problem - in fact it was all done about 2 hours ago!
Now don't get me going on the subject of Tyres! That was fun
rgds
Mike

PS thanks to all those who commented or provided input - all very helpful. This is a great forum when you are stuck on this little Island with a big "F Off" American SUV (cars here are quite small, as are the parking spaces!). All good fun!