What engine oil type

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 192,000 MILES
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?
Saturday, October 28th, 2017 AT 9:13 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Saturday, October 28th, 2017 AT 9:29 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Saturday, October 28th, 2017 AT 9:30 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please post your question here

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, October 30th, 2017 AT 1:40 PM

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