The kind of oil the 2008 Ford Escape takes iS5w-20. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. Knocking noise may show up from the engine. Bad oil can cause the engine to stop working. A common problem is an awful burning smell. This needs to be inspected as soon as possible or the car might explode. You could experience bad gas mileage. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues with the engine.
Amelia S.
August 29, 2019
To protect the 2008 Ford Escape engine's warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 oil or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle's engine.
Dave W
October 31, 2021
In my V6 I use 10w30 high mileage oil. Got 240k miles. Still going strong.
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