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Suitable for Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV
For the Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV, the manufacturer specifies motor oil 10W-30 (API SF), 10W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B3, ACEA B4), 15W-40 (API SF), or 20W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SC). All 3 engine variants of the Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr V4 | 1966–1972 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50 | 4.3 L |
| Zephyr V6 | 1966–1972 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50 | 5.4 L |
| Zodiac/Executive | 1966–1972 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50 | 5.4 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | API GL4, DTFR 13B100 |
| Axle & differential oil | 85W-90, API GL4, MIL-L 2105 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 3 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 |
| Power steering fluid | 85W-90, API GL4, MIL-L 2105 |
Which viscosity does a Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV need?
We cover 3 engine variants of the Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 and 20W-50. Fill quantity ranges from 4.3 to 5.4 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Ford require?
Ford publishes no approval of its own: what counts is the viscosity and the ACEA or API class in your owner's manual.
Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk IV: Zephyr V4 1966–1972, Zephyr V6 1966–1972 and Zodiac/Executive 1966–1972.
