Oil Questions
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I buy a couple 5 qt jugs of Penzoil Platinum Full Synthetic listed at WalMart for 22.97/ea compared to Motorcraft Semi Syn at 22.98 so it is actually CHEAPER for me to run full synthetic in my truck over the Motorcraft....Non synthetic jugs are right at $20... Almost no difference in price between any of them. I thought your last experience at the dealer would have you shopping smarter LOL
And, I wouldn't compare any non-Ford brand oil prices to aftermarket, Motorcraft isn't cheap.
And, my unfortunate experience at the Deale Quick Lane had nothing to do with the oil change, and I will keep using them for oil changes since they use the Motorcraft oil and are cheaper than I can do the changes myself, and I don't have to fool with waste oil and filters or lay on my back in the driveway to do the changes.
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I buy a couple 5 qt jugs of Penzoil Platinum Full Synthetic listed at WalMart for 22.97/ea compared to Motorcraft Semi Syn at 22.98 so it is actually CHEAPER for me to run full synthetic in my truck over the Motorcraft....Non synthetic jugs are right at $20... Almost no difference in price between any of them. I thought your last experience at the dealer would have you shopping smarter LOL
And, I wouldn't compare any Ford brand oil prices to aftermarket, Motorcraft isn't cheap.
And, my unfortunate experience at the Dealer Quick Lane had nothing to do with the oil change, and I will keep using them for oil changes since they use the Motorcraft oil and are cheaper than I can do the changes myself, and I don't have to fool with waste oil and filters or lay on my back in the driveway to do the changes.
Cargo Master
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From: Ridgway, CO
Well, you are running a gas engine, synthetic for those is cheaper in general than diesel synthetic.
And, I wouldn't compare any non-Ford brand oil prices to aftermarket, Motorcraft isn't cheap.
And, my unfortunate experience at the Deale Quick Lane had nothing to do with the oil change, and I will keep using them for oil changes since they use the Motorcraft oil and are cheaper than I can do the changes myself, and I don't have to fool with waste oil and filters or lay on my back in the driveway to do the changes.
And, I wouldn't compare any non-Ford brand oil prices to aftermarket, Motorcraft isn't cheap.
And, my unfortunate experience at the Deale Quick Lane had nothing to do with the oil change, and I will keep using them for oil changes since they use the Motorcraft oil and are cheaper than I can do the changes myself, and I don't have to fool with waste oil and filters or lay on my back in the driveway to do the changes.
I just looked up Motorcraft 10-30 diesel and it was $32/gal Rotella T6 5w-40 was $34/gal so even though diesel oil is more the difference between conventional and synthetic remains small if you are will to stray beyond the Motorcraft brand, which is not required or proven to be any better. T6 is a well proven synthetic and the price difference from what you are using is insignificant as I correctly pointed out earlier.
I know your experience at the dealer had nothing to do with the oil change, just ribbing you but that was obviously lost...
I MUCH prefer to do my own maintenance because I do not have any faith in the generally underpaid employees doing it in a dealer shop. YMMV
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From: The Great State of Texas
It's been a few years, but I asked about the price of the Motorcraft 5W40 from a Ford dealer and it made the Motorcraft 10W30 or even Rotella T6 5W40 look like chump change. I would have the dealer change your oil with your standard Motorcraft 10W30 diesel oil, and run it the entire duration of your trip.
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Well you don't have to be mad about it...
I just looked up Motorcraft 10-30 diesel and it was $32/gal Rotella T6 5w-40 was $34/gal so even though diesel oil is more the difference between conventional and synthetic remains small if you are will to stray beyond the Motorcraft brand, which is not required or proven to be any better. T6 is a well proven synthetic and the price difference from what you are using is insignificant as I correctly pointed out earlier.
I know your experience at the dealer had nothing to do with the oil change, just ribbing you but that was obviously lost...
I MUCH prefer to do my own maintenance because I do not have any faith in the generally underpaid employees doing it in a dealer shop. YMMV
I just looked up Motorcraft 10-30 diesel and it was $32/gal Rotella T6 5w-40 was $34/gal so even though diesel oil is more the difference between conventional and synthetic remains small if you are will to stray beyond the Motorcraft brand, which is not required or proven to be any better. T6 is a well proven synthetic and the price difference from what you are using is insignificant as I correctly pointed out earlier.
I know your experience at the dealer had nothing to do with the oil change, just ribbing you but that was obviously lost...
I MUCH prefer to do my own maintenance because I do not have any faith in the generally underpaid employees doing it in a dealer shop. YMMV
I also prefer to do my own maintenance as I can't resist draining the sump and filling with new oil.
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From: Frederick, MD
Rotella T6 5-40wt is what I run on 5K intervals. A little over is ok though.
If in Tucson and you want to change it Arizona Affordable Diesel is the place to go. Would not trust others not in your area.
If in Tucson and you want to change it Arizona Affordable Diesel is the place to go. Would not trust others not in your area.
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I doubt that the truck IOLM has any idea what you are putting in. In theory, full synthetics should provide a longer service life, but I bet the monitor will go off at the same time regardless of weight or syn vs dino.
Now, does anyone know where I can find some Rostella T6 5/40?
Now, does anyone know where I can find some Rostella T6 5/40?
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Well you don't have to be mad about it...
I just looked up Motorcraft 10-30 diesel and it was $32/gal Rotella T6 5w-40 was $34/gal so even though diesel oil is more the difference between conventional and synthetic remains small if you are will to stray beyond the Motorcraft brand, which is not required or proven to be any better. T6 is a well proven synthetic and the price difference from what you are using is insignificant as I correctly pointed out earlier.
I know your experience at the dealer had nothing to do with the oil change, just ribbing you but that was obviously lost...
I MUCH prefer to do my own maintenance because I do not have any faith in the generally underpaid employees doing it in a dealer shop. YMMV
I just looked up Motorcraft 10-30 diesel and it was $32/gal Rotella T6 5w-40 was $34/gal so even though diesel oil is more the difference between conventional and synthetic remains small if you are will to stray beyond the Motorcraft brand, which is not required or proven to be any better. T6 is a well proven synthetic and the price difference from what you are using is insignificant as I correctly pointed out earlier.
I know your experience at the dealer had nothing to do with the oil change, just ribbing you but that was obviously lost...
I MUCH prefer to do my own maintenance because I do not have any faith in the generally underpaid employees doing it in a dealer shop. YMMV
And, the dealer Quick Lane has a pre-paid oil change deal, 4 oil changes with motorcraft oil and filter for $224, can't beat that.
As far as them screwing it up, I watch the tech as he works. Worst I've seen them do is make a little mess removing the filter and oil running down making a mess, but they cleaned it up.