This isnt a debate. We are just seeing what people use.
Thanks for crapping on my thread.

 

I didn't intend to "crap" on your thread. My point was that asking what oil a person uses is effectively asking for a debate over the virtues of the various products. I apologize if my input interrupted your poll.

 

Redline all the way

 

motorcraft cause thats what ford suggests.

castro in my bmw cause thats what they sell at bmw but of course i dont buy it from them.

and mobil1 in the benz cause thats reccomended.

 

Just a thought to all of you who use Motorcraft, who makes the oil because the last time I checked Ford is not in the oil business. That is why I stick to the big name refinery brands at least I know who made the oil.

 

ctford guy,Who knows who made it.Who knows who made the big name refinery guys oil.

I dont mean to sound like a smart a%&@ but for warranty reasons why not do what ford calls for. (motorcraft)

Just my 2 cents worth.

 

I believe Conoco makes Ford's oil.

 

If it must meet Fords' specifications before it is put in the red bottles (and I believe it must) why does it matter who refines it ?

 

I much Prefer to use Mobil 1 0-20. However when i'm short on cash i'll use the Motorcraft Syn-Blend 5-20. I see identical mpg figures with the two but I honestly notice a diffrence in pedal too the metal performance. By the way this is with a 2003 ZX3.

On a side note I always change the Motorcraft at 3k. The Mobil 1 I'll stretch too 5k. Both useing Motorcraft Filters.

 

Conoco makes Motorcraft oils. The Motorcraft 5W-20 ASI SL has been a synthetic blend and the new ASI SM Motorcraft 5W-30 is now a synthetic blend. With proven used oil analysis these Motorcraft oils are a real bargain, especially if you buy them at Walmart. If you want more info check out www.bobistheoilguy.com . It's a wealth of "lubrication" info that supplements this great site.

Whimsey

 

I just heard that Wal Mart is going to discontinue selling Motorcraft products.

No more $14.88 oil changes for me.

If you will look closely, you will notice that the Motorcraft shelf space has been shrinking and the Fram space is expanding.

 

i use castrol 10-30 high mileage

 

Mobil-1 5W 30 every 3000 in my Screw and Redline 20W 60 every 3000 in the Harleys . NAPA Gold and H-D filters.

 

Riding a motorcycle, you sit on top of the motor/trans. You hear any engine noise. My current motorcycle is notorious for a transmission whine while accelerating between 40 and 50 mph.

Mobile1 dramatically reduces engine noise. That has to say something for reducing friction.