Switch from M1 to MC
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Switch from M1 to MC
I'm thinking of switching from M1 5w30 to MC 5w20 semi-syn.
2000 F150 5.4, 93,500 mi. Been using M1 since 1st oil change. Regular OCI = 5000 mi. w/ MC FL-820s oil filters.
Reason: cost.
6 qt M1 5w30 = +/- $30.00
6 qt MC 5w20 = +/- $9.00
Let's just say, things have changed for me financially
and I'm trying to save wherever I can right now, but would rather scrape together the extra $$$ for M1 if I'm going to bring any engine problems upon myself by switching. Need the truck to keep going. Thanks
2000 F150 5.4, 93,500 mi. Been using M1 since 1st oil change. Regular OCI = 5000 mi. w/ MC FL-820s oil filters.
Reason: cost.
6 qt M1 5w30 = +/- $30.00
6 qt MC 5w20 = +/- $9.00
Let's just say, things have changed for me financially
and I'm trying to save wherever I can right now, but would rather scrape together the extra $$$ for M1 if I'm going to bring any engine problems upon myself by switching. Need the truck to keep going. Thanks
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deano2, if you want to save even more $$ and have a Dollar Tree in the area, look for the Phillips 66 Semi synthetic blend. At $1.00 qt and it has more Gp III synthetic in the blend than most and has a great add package as well, it's darn hard to beat. It would be my pick over the MC, and for me, if it weren't for availabilty problems, I would run it in mine all of the time. Great oil at a great price.
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They are not identical oils. The Phillips Gp III basestock is from Korea where the MC is a European basestock (Hydroclear). The Phillips will have more (25-30% prox) synthetic versus the MC (10-15%). Both are great oils. The last time I was in a Dollar tree, they still had it. But I also don't have just down the road either. Might be worth the trip if they do still have it.
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Ok, thanks guys. I will switch away from M1. I do have a Dollar Tree in my neck of the woods. I'll stop in and see if they have the Phillips 66 stuff. If not, I'll check Wal Mart. I know I can get MC 5w20 semi at Wal mart, that's where I priced it and 6qts = $9.00. Thanks again, I learn more in this forum than anywhere else. 
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Motorcraft should be fine for a 5K interval. I like synthetics for extended drains and very cold climates, but I don't believe they are necessary otherwise.
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Conoco's Hydroclear is just a branded line of packaged oils . ConocoPhillips is the exclusive marketer of S Korea's S-Oil Corporation’s Ultra-S Group III base oils that are offered in 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 and 8 cSt's .
Conoco's trademarked Pure Performance groupII base oils are refined in Louisiana .
I would think when Conoco Phillips uses PAO's and Esters they get them from Chevron Phillips right here in the USA . No ,not a typo ..ChevronPhillips
Conoco's trademarked Pure Performance groupII base oils are refined in Louisiana .
I would think when Conoco Phillips uses PAO's and Esters they get them from Chevron Phillips right here in the USA . No ,not a typo ..ChevronPhillips