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Oct 18, 2003 | 08:19 PM

kcarcich

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2002 Explorer Oil

I have a 2002

Oct 19, 2003 | 08:05 PM

micgang

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O.K.....

Is that just a confused cry for help... like " I have a 2002 Explorer and need to know what a good oil is?" kind of a question?

If so. I now use havoline 5w-30 in my 2002 EB Explorer.

Here is a list of high quality oils that could be used:

If you like to change regularly like me

a nice dino will do:

Havoline
Chevron Supreme
Pennzoil
Valvoline
Castrol

If you prefer the ultimate in protection and don't mind the extra price tag then a synthetic is a good option as well:

Mobil 1
Pennzoil Syn
Castrol Syntec
ect...

Not trying to start a war here , just speculating on what this guy was asking on his post.

Oct 20, 2003 | 11:46 AM

czechyour6

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I have a 2002 and thought all the new fords require the 5-20 weight, I think they will even void the warranty if its not used.

Oct 20, 2003 | 04:03 PM

BrianJ77

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This new 5W-20 motor oil is really confusing to me. I thought 5W-20 was only to be used in really cold climates (aka the Yukon) and never at freeway speeds. I guess Ford is building to tighter tolerances and needs an oil to get between those tight spaces. Anybody heard of any problems with the new lighter 5W-20? Just curious.

Oct 20, 2003 | 05:28 PM

DVigeant

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Massachusetts - 2002 XLT V8... I use motocraft 5W-20 synthetic blend(manufacturer's recommended oil) in the winter and switch to Mobil 1 5W-30 in spring, summer,fall. Always using Motorcraft oil filters. I change oil every 3k (give or take). Doing this since 0K and have 20K now and still purrs like a kitten.

Oct 21, 2003 | 06:19 PM

totalrecall

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I know all have their views on oil, I just thought that for the 4.0 V6 in many of our Exporers that 5W-30 was the recommended oil. This engine is one of few that does NOT rate the new semi-synthetic 5W-20?

Of course when it's all said and done will it really make any difference if you try it? You got me.

Mike

Oct 22, 2003 | 04:36 AM

JPC

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Quote:

Originally posted by BrianJ77
This new 5W-20 motor oil is really confusing to me. I thought 5W-20 was only to be used in really cold climates (aka the Yukon) and never at freeway speeds. I guess Ford is building to tighter tolerances and needs an oil to get between those tight spaces. Anybody heard of any problems with the new lighter 5W-20? Just curious.

Ran into this thing when I owned my 02 Cobra in a post on stangnet. Someone over there got hold of a leter from the Federal government, (EPA I think) That was addressed to auto manufacturers in general and posted it. It said, in a nutshell, that All manufacturers were to change their recomendations for oil viscosity to comply with less hydrocarbon production and to achieve greater fuel economy. What that means is, they don't care how long your engine will last, as long as it is good for the environment. Ford isn't making engines any tighter than they have in the past, they just want to squeeze more mpg out of them. (lighter oil, less resistance, but also less protection) I wish I could dirrect you to that post, but its been a long time. You could try stangnet.com and do a search.

p.s. I run Mobil 1 10w30