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What oil do you use?
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From: Bailey NC
What oil do you use?
I need to do an oil change here pretty soon and was wondering what you guys would reccomend. It has 120637 miles on it running Mobil1 synthetic 10w-30 and a Fram oil filter.
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From: Scenic Wisconsin
Interesting that you only listed synthetics in the poll. I don't use them because I think they are a waste of money. Others here definitely have a different opinion. If you're stuck on syn, it'd be hard to beat the M1 for reputation.
I'm sure your choice of a Fram filter will get slammed also. Personally, I think they are fine.
I'm sure your choice of a Fram filter will get slammed also. Personally, I think they are fine.
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I've been using the Castrol Syntec 10W-30 with a motorcraft filter for a little over a year now on my '97 4.6L with no complaints (129k miles)
I actually had the truck dyno'd back then with my normal Castrol then changed over to Syntec and dyno'd again... +3 horsepower
Seriously though, the Syntec has been good to me, so I plan to continue using it until my truck dies (since it's a Ford that'll be after me
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I actually had the truck dyno'd back then with my normal Castrol then changed over to Syntec and dyno'd again... +3 horsepower
Seriously though, the Syntec has been good to me, so I plan to continue using it until my truck dies (since it's a Ford that'll be after me
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From: ottawa il
I use valvoline 5w30 and motorcraft filter on my 98 Expedition and i have 218,000 miles on it and have never had any problems. For your application a some 10w30 would be fine and the fram filter would be fine.
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From: Byhalia, MS
I go cheap, and it seems to work out pretty well.
Super Tech (Wal-Mart Brand, same people that make Havoline, I think) 20W50, and a Super Tech filter. Works great for me, and less than $10 investment.
Super Tech (Wal-Mart Brand, same people that make Havoline, I think) 20W50, and a Super Tech filter. Works great for me, and less than $10 investment.
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From: Mansfield, TX USA
Originally Posted by 666768F100owner
I go cheap, and it seems to work out pretty well.
Super Tech (Wal-Mart Brand, same people that make Havoline, I think) 20W50, and a Super Tech filter. Works great for me, and less than $10 investment.
Waaay too expensive. How many quarts?
Exxon SuperFlo or Shell 10w-30 on sale for $0.59/qt. + $2 SuperTech filter.
<$6. Where you getting $10?
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Depending on the application, Chevron Supreme, Havoline, and Mystic JT-8. I have no need for a synthetic, like most folks. I usually buy Motorcraft or Purolator filters but have used NAPA Gold as well. I would consider the Wally World filter as a last choice. It is better than most at filtering and construction is decent.
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From: Denton,TX
No synthetic here either. It's real hard to justify when it takes 14 quarts to change my oil. I'm not a big proponant of extended drain intervals in diesels which is why I change by the book. I usually use Shell Rotella T 15W 40, but have also used Delo 15W 40.