Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for Ford (EU) Escort – 1.8i 16V Motor oils are an important component of a car engine. With the right choice of chemical, mechanical, thermal qualities, engine oils are able to provide stable, reliable and long-term engine operation throughout the life of the car.
  • 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