Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for Ford (EU) Escort – 1.6i 16V Every year the car becomes more and more affordable and their number on the country's roads is naturally growing. For many, the car has ceased to be a luxury, and has become just a means of transportation. All these factors led to an increase in sales and production of motor oils.
  • Engine: L1K Zetec
  • Engine oil capacity, liter: 4.3
  • Manual transmission capacity, liter: 2.8-3.1
  • Power steering capacity, liter: 0.8
  • Cooling system capacity, liter: 7.0
  • Year: 1998-01

Engine oil

  • Engine oil: 5W-30

Manual transmission

  • Synthetic gear oil: 75W90 GL5

Power steering

  • Synthetic transmission fluid: AISIN-AW

Cooling system

  • Antifreeze for the engine: Antifreeze G12 red