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I would recommend 5w30
Follow the manufactures recommendations or change it every 7,500 miles if you drive normally.
yes, i use royal purple.
Plugged filter, worn bearings, low oil level,.....................
I have a 2000 with over 180000 miles, and it works fine. 3.8 liter. Original fuel pump! Oil change every 5000 miles. Transmission oil change per factory recommendation. The 1998 Windstars tend to have transmission problems.
Use the manufacture recommended weight and switch to a High Mileage oil.
180000 barrels a day maximum. Normally runs about 150000
Oil relay switch? No such switch on this vehicle.
There is no answer to this question. The 4.3 liter engine is a workhorse and you can easily get 300,000 miles or more out of it. A lot depends on the previous owner and the maintenance of the engine. The key to the 4.3 is to change that oil every 3,000 miles. I am closing in on 500,000 on the original engine. There is no reason you can't get the same longevity out of your engine.
You can even mix them together. If you switch back to conventional just remember to change your oil & filter at least every 5,000 miles or more if you drive under severe conditions.You can even mix them together. If you switch back to conventional just remember to change your oil & filter at least every 5,000 miles or more if you drive under severe conditions.
The oil pressure switch is located on the oil filter adapter. Find the oil filter and you should see the oil pressure switch.
First, just try a heavier grade oil. If you're using a 5W15, switch to a 10W30 or even a 15W50. That should help you get some more miles out of the engine.