For 2008 Focus Sedan Second generation (MK2) Ford recommends to use: WSS-M2C204-A, WSS-M2C948-B, SAE 5W-20, WSS-M2C913-C, SAE 5W-30, WSS-M2C913-D, SAE 0W-20, WSA-M2C195-A, and WSS-M2C204-A2. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreEngine oil specification
expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5700 RPM, 124 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2005.4–2012.9)
Variant 2
WSS-M2C948-B, SAE 5W-20
expand_more1.8 Flexifuel (2005.12–2008.1)
Variant 2
WSS-M2C948-B, SAE 5W-20
Otherwise
WSS-M2C913-C, SAE 5W-30
expand_more1.8 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2006.6–2011.7)
Variant 2
WSS-M2C948-B, SAE 5W-20
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2006.3–2012.9)
Variant 2
WSS-M2C948-B, SAE 5W-20
expand_more2.0 (2008.2–)
Variant 2
WSS-M2C948-B, SAE 5W-20
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP at 6000 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4500 RPM engine (2005.4–2011.7)
Ford recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2008 Focus Sedan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Ford Focus Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Focus Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Ford Focus Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Ford Focus Sedan generations
In 2008 Ford offered 3 generations of the Focus Sedan. Fluid and lubricant specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.