10 Best Motor Oils for Ford Transit

Gazprom is one of the largest resource-producing companies and it would be strange if it did not start producing its own lubricants. Recently, products under this brand nevertheless appeared, but they are still not very popular. Its main advantage is the price.It will be difficult to find a lubricant cheaper, but otherwise, buyers have complaints. First, replacement is required quite often. Secondly, engine protection is at the lowest level. All because of the small amount of additives in the composition. However, mineral oil, and you can’t expect anything more from it, but a picky buyer still wants more, and that the price remains at the same level.

Despite the fact that this engine oil is officially recommended by only one manufacturer, KamAZ, it is very popular in Europe, as can be seen from numerous tests published in authoritative publications. Thanks to them, we understand that we have the best mineral oil that works great in diesel engines that fit the SJ classification. Here there is a unique set of additives aimed at compensating for gaps between moving parts and protecting the motor. If the lubricant was not mineral, such components would hardly surprise anyone. In general, this is the best mineral oil that is in no way inferior to semi-synthetics.

The American company Mobil has been operating for over a hundred years and is constantly at the technological peak, releasing lubricants that meet all modern requirements. The product was developed back in the 90s of the last century, so now it is not very popular. However, for the fourth generation Ford Transit engine, this is exactly what you need. Oil has a wide range of values. It can be poured into both diesel and gasoline units. API classification means that it is suitable for cars manufactured up to and including 2015, which indicates the versatility of the product. This is confirmed by customer reviews. A convenient container of 20 liters can also be attributed to the benefits.

The most important thing about this oil is already mentioned in its name. Molybdenum. It is this component that protects engine parts from wear and it is on it that many manufacturers are trying to save. According to tests, there is really a lot of this component in the composition of the lubricant, which makes it possible to fill it in engines with high wear and in new motors to extend their working life. Surprisingly, the price does not bite, but it is still higher than indicated in our review. The fact is that the replacement of this oil is required more often, which means you will have to overpay. In addition, the oil collects soot from the entire crankcase and quickly loses its properties, in general, the best solution for the motor and debatable for your pocket.

As a rule, branded oil is the most expensive on the market, especially if we are talking about synthetics. But in this case, the manufacturer decided to break the canons. This lubricant was officially developed by Hyundai and is recommended by them not as a replacement, but as an original. But some inquisitive testers decided to pour it into the Ford Transit engine, and the result exceeded all their expectations. It turns out that the lubricant is of very high quality and provides reliable engine protection against wear and soot accumulation. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the set of additives. The manufacturer keeps it a secret. There is also no API classification, which is rare. However, ACEA was enough to understand in which engines it needs to be filled.

The Japanese brand Enyos can be called one of the most popular, even though there are very few big names in the list of official recommendations. In this case, there are none at all, which does not prevent Ford Transit owners with fifth-generation engines from using it as the main one. Unique additives, the name of which is kept secret by the manufacturer, provide engine protection at all stages of wear. Oil can be poured even into very old engines, and it will partially compensate for the resulting gaps, as well as remove soot and soot accumulated over the years of operation from the crankcase. And the metal canister is a reliable copy protection.

A diesel engine requires a special approach to the choice of lubricant. Its main problem is a cold start, when the fuel must be accelerated through the system, and the oil must have an ideal consistency. It is this factor that is the main advantage that experts who tested the lubricant in real conditions pay attention to. According to the results, the product keeps its shape perfectly. Even at extremely low temperatures, it does not lose its properties and continues to work. The freezing threshold is -52 degrees. All temperatures up to it are working, and this is a very wide range. In general, if your Ford Transit operates in difficult conditions, this engine oil will be an excellent choice.

For many of us, Germany is strongly associated with high quality, and manufacturers from this country need to constantly keep the bar.The Rolf brand succeeds, which is why buyers often call its products the best, and experts give them the most honorable lines in the ratings. The secret lies in a special set of additives developed by the company. All products are tested not only in laboratories, but also on real cars. Including racing, that is, working under maximum load. For Ford Transit, this is the best solution, as the lubricant feels great under any conditions. Note that in our rating, the oil could take a higher position if it were not for the packaging, which many complain about.

It's no secret that the modern motor oil market is full of fakes. The most popular brands are constantly being copied, and their manufacturers put a lot of effort into protecting them. The best in this area is definitely the Japanese brand Eneos, which, despite the high cost of metal packaging, continues to use it as the main packaging for its products. It is simply unprofitable for counterfeit manufacturers to make such a container, besides, the original is protected by holograms, seals and other attributes that are very difficult to copy.As for the technical component, it is traditionally at the highest level. This is another distinctive feature of Eneos.

Manol Diesel engine oil was developed by German engineers for European cars, but it is also recommended to fill it in Ford Transit engines, and the latest generation. The product is made taking into account the requirements of calibrated, high-speed diesel engines. It handles cold starts well and has a wide temperature range. Under all conditions, the lubricant retains its viscosity and other characteristics, providing reliable protection of parts both in motion and without it. Will please buyers and the price. For synthetics, and even of German origin, it is really very attractive. Recommendations from top automakers are another confirmation of this.