Common questions

What type of oil does a 2014 Ford Focus use?

What type of oil does a 2014 Ford Focus use?

The 2014 Ford Focus has an oil capacity of 4.5 quarts, or 4.3 liters. The oil type it uses is SAE 5w-20 fully synthetic motor oil.

How often should you change the oil in a 2014 Ford Focus?

every 3,000-5,000 miles
Ford recommends getting your 2014 Ford Focus oil & filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil. Synthetic oil usually should be changed every 7,500 – 10,000 miles.

How often should I change my oil 2014 Ford Focus?

How often should I change the oil in my Ford Focus?

You no longer have to do a service every 6 months or change the oil every 3 months, but regular fluid changes are still essential to your Ford Focus’s longevity. What follows is our quick reference guide to many of the recommended routine maintenance tasks for the 2014-2018 Ford Focus, most of which you can do yourself at home.

What kind of oil does a Ford Focus use?

This automotive tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the third generation MK III (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Ford Focus sedan or hatchback equipped with the 2.0 liter Duratec 20 Ti-VCT GDI inline four cylinder engine in changing the motor oil and replacing the canister oil filter.

How to change motor oil in MK3 focus?

How to change the motor oil and replace the filter in a 3rd generation MK3 Focus with the Duratec 20 Ti-VCT GDI I4 engine.

Where is the oil filter on a Ford Focus?

Slide the under engine cover out of the way and set the eight screws aside in a safe place. Once the skid plate is removed, you’ll be able to see the silver aluminum oil pan. The silver metal oil drain bolt is located at the rear of the oil pan. The canister style oil filter is mounted vertically just in front of the oil pan.

When to change the oil in a Ford Focus?

Oil & Filter Change Ford Focus (2012-2017) If your Focus is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Focus. Most Fords have the oil type printed on the oil cap – it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40.

Slide the under engine cover out of the way and set the eight screws aside in a safe place. Once the skid plate is removed, you’ll be able to see the silver aluminum oil pan. The silver metal oil drain bolt is located at the rear of the oil pan. The canister style oil filter is mounted vertically just in front of the oil pan.

What kind of oil change do I need for my Ford Transit?

Owners of other Ford vehicles with the Duratec 20 engine such as the Transit Connect, C-Max, Mondeo, EcoSport, S-Max, Fiesta and Galaxy may also find these DIY oil change instructions to be helpful.

What do you need to know about Ford Focus maintenance?

What follows is our quick reference guide to many of the recommended routine maintenance tasks for the 2014-2018 Ford Focus, most of which you can do yourself at home. If you need more guidance or step-by-step instructions, check out the video tutorials in our online manual, or get our traditional printed manual.

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Ruth Doyle