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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Oil Grade QUICK!!!!!

I just bought a 2000 F250 XL 5.4 and I am on my way to town to pick up filters and such. What grade of oil should I use? I am seeing on the forums that I should use 5w-20 synthetic. Does this sound right? Thanks! Patrick
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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5w-20 I believe. Let me google real quick.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Ford calls for 5w-20 but I have heard that many use 5w-30. Other than that use what you want to I guess. But Ford calls for 5w-20. JOE>
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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tons of info on this, ford started with 5W30 in its mod motors, then for some reason that no one can give a true 100% answer too they switched to this water thin 5w20. Use a full synthetic though, your motor will thank you
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Ford recommends 5w20 semi-synthetic. You can surely use full synthetic though.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Your 2000 should call for 5w-30 oil.(On the oil cap) The Motocraft FL-820S is the oil filter I would recommend.(Ford does too)
 
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