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What type of oil should be used on a 2010 Ford Focus?

My brother Harold has unofficially gifted his used Ford Focus to my son (Harry’s back in jail. He just couldn’t stop crime-ing.) Now my son will use his car to learn how to drive and take care of a vehicle. What type of oil should be used on a 2010 Ford Focus?

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Jason Tushinski · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A 2010
Ford Focus’s
oil type is 5W-20 motor oil.
Your son’s new-to-him focus requires 5 quarts of oil. Ford specifically recommends Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
Maintaining a car’s oil is key to its optimal performance and longevity. Here’s when to change the oil:
  • Change the oil every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, as synthetic oil lasts longer than conventional.
  • Your son should check the oil regularly—it should be amber or light brown in color.
  • If the oil is dark brown or black, the engine is making strange sounds, or you smell burning oil or smoke while driving, change that oil!
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