What engine oil type

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
192,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PLUXO
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I have been reading online that all Ford Windstar's are 5W-20, but people have been using 5W-30. I live in Wisconsin, so what would be the best oil type for my van listed above?
Oct 28, 2017 at 9:13 PM
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STEVE W.
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Both should be fine to use. I like to run what the manufacturer says to run, unless there is a good reason not to.
Oct 28, 2017 at 9:29 PM
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PLUXO
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Thank you Steve! I have one more question that I am going to ask, hopefully you can help me with that too.
Oct 28, 2017 at 9:30 PM
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Cheers, Ken
Oct 30, 2017 at 1:40 PM