Engine Oil and Fluid Recommendation for Ford (EU) Escort – 1.8i 16V Of course, every buyer wants to purchase an inexpensive and high-quality product, whether it be engine oil, transmission oil or some other liquid for a car. But we should not forget that, chasing cheapness, you can buy oil that will not meet either the quality indicators or the automaker's requirements for motor fluid for a particular type of engine.
  • 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