Noticed a few posts looking for OEM Synthetic Oil information. This 5W-40 is currently released within the Ford parts system. For those that like changing your own oil, it appears that the 55 gallon drum is available and might be a way to save a few bucks. Incidently, back in the day racing sleds (snowmobiles), I used to purchase "Golden Spectro" 2 stroke synthetic by the drum. That stuff was expensive by the pint/quart.

Part Number: XO-5W40-5QSD

MOTORCRAFT

Product Typicals:

SAE Grade 5W-40
API Service

Usage

• For light- and heavy-duty diesel engine applications
• Particularly recommended for use in Ford vehicles equipped with Power Stroke<SUP>®</SUP> engines, such as trucks, buses and construction vehicles
• Recommended for use in Power Stroke<SUP>®</SUP> diesel engines over a wide temperature range, from down to -20°F (-29°C) to up to 100°F (38°C).
• Designed for new-generation, low-emission diesel engines
• Can be used in older engines where the manufacturer recommends API Categories CD, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4 and CI-4 plus
• Important note: Not for use in gasoline engines equipped with catalysts

Features

• High-performance motor oil for Ford diesel vehicles
• Meets American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Category CJ-4, required for use in diesel engines designed to meet 2007 on-highway exhaust emission standards and requiring ultra low sulfur diesel fuel
• Formulated with synthetic base oils and unique additive technology
• Satisfies Ford Motor Company warranty requirements, as well as those of most other domestic and import diesel engine manufacturers
• Helps provide excellent soot control
• Helps protect against wear, deposits, rust, corrosion, foaming, sludge formation, high-temperature oxidation and thickening
• Protects exhaust aftertreatment systems such as particulate filters
• Provides excellent performance in older-generation diesel engines operating on high-sulfur fuel
• Available in four (4) five-quart bottles or 55-gallon quantities

 

Thanks Paul. Anyone have pricing/availability info on this? Call me a cynic, but I'm thinking dealer prices will be pretty high.

 

Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
XO5W405QSD $44.02 $0.00 $41.09

OIL - ENGINE

That is the price for a 5 quart jug. This price price far eclipses that of any other 5w40 synthetic diesel oil that I have ever seen. It works out to about $32.87 per gallon. I am paying $26-$28 per gallon for Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme.

Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
XO5W40DSD $1,818.11 $0.00 $1,696.91

OIL - ENGINE


This price is for a 55 gal drum. This works out to $30.85 per gallon or a 6% cost savings for buying in bulk.

I would have to see more detailed info on this oil before I would consider paying the extra cost. Hopefully somebody can provide us with some oil analysis reports using this oil on a 6.7 in the near future.

Thanks for the info Paul. I have wondered for a while what the price tag was on the Motorcraft 5w40 but didn't have a part number and was too lazy to actually call my parts guy!

On edit:

I did find a full product data sheet on it. The TBN appears to be lower than Amsoil that has been in a 7.3 for 7,500 miles.

http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricant...0Synthetic.pdf

 

WOW, for Valvoline Premium Blue I paid about $17 or $18 a gallon two weeks ago. I did buy about 6 gallons of it, but they restocked it by the next weekend, same price still.

 

Premium Blue as in 15w40? That price sounds about right. The synthetic 5w40 is a good bit more.

 

I paid $19.49 per gal. At Napa for the 5W40 premium blue Syn. 2 weeks ago on sale.

 

rotella 5w40 syn @my local wally world 19.50 a gal.

 

Mobil1 5W40 is currently $20 per gallon jug at Checker (O'Reilly) and Schucks. I have not seen the Motorcraft 5W40 available yet at auto parts stores- Although a few of their other weights are available elsewhere (besides the dealer) and reasonably priced too.

 

Sorry but that is a ridiculous price for a gallon and you have to wrassle around a 55 gal drum to get it no less.

And did I read that right or it doesn't even say CJ-4? Edit: Nevermind, it does say CJ-4.

Go to Wallyworld and spend around $20/gal for Mobil-1 or Rotella T6 if you want synthetic and you can get it in nice convenient 1 gal containers. Fak the 55 gal drum for the love of dog.

That being said, I couldn't find non-synthetic 10W-30 CJ-4 anywhere and that's what I want to put in for first change @ 5000 mile. Non-synthetic. So I broke down and got Motorcraft from the dealer @ 3.80/qt which is is 14.40/gal. Compare that to Rotella T5 synth blend for 11.50/gal at Wallyworld.

In summary, Motorcraft stuff from the dealer is a great big rip off.

Ok then. Rant over

 

Been using Wally World 5w-30 and filter for 12 years in my Windstar, 232K and no burning of oil, Change at 8K - 10K

 

got a flyer at our shop today,service pro 5w40 full syn,cj-4 rated,59.97 for 4 1 gal.jugs