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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Motorcraft<SUP xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt">®</SUP> 5W-20 motor oil dramatically outperforms and outprotects conventional motor oils. It meets the stringent WSS-M2C153-H Ford Motor Company specification to give the balance of engine durability and performance and to maximize fuel economy while reducing emissions. Due to its low volatility, low oil consumption is maintained. What this means for the environment is a motor oil that pollutes less. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>

Why you should stock up

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>5W-20 is the wave of the future. Most Ford Motor Company 2001 model year engines have been designed to use this new oil and Ford Motor Company now recommends it for many older vehicles as well. Since not all automakers recommend 5W-20 and not all independent oil change shops stock it, now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity. With the advantages it brings, your customers are asking for it – which means they’ll come to your business. It also helps assure them of warranty compliance and may lead to longer engine life. Ford Motor Company is a leader in cleaner and more efficient cars and trucks. Your business should be a leader in helping the environment – and your customers. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=subheader>

Motorcraft<SUP xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt">®</SUP> Quality

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Motorcraft<SUP xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt">®</SUP> 5W-20 is a premium motor oil blended using synthetic and mineral oil base stocks manufactured via a process called "hydrocracking". This process rearranges the molecules, freeing them of impurities and making them more durable and resistant to breakdown. Motorcraft<SUP xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt">®</SUP> 5W-20 dramatically outperforms and outprotects conventional motor oils. Specially tailored additives are included to: </TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext vAlign=top><TABLE><TBODY><TR xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><TD></TD><TD class=bodytext vAlign=top>- </TD><TD class=bodytext vAlign=top>Reduce friction</TD></TR><TR xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><TD></TD><TD class=bodytext vAlign=top>- </TD><TD class=bodytext vAlign=top>Minimize engine deposits and wear</TD></TR><TR xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><TD></TD><TD class=bodytext vAlign=top>- </TD><TD class=bodytext vAlign=top>Protect against high temperature oxidation and low temperature thickening, rust, corrosion and foaming</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodytext>

SAE Grade
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5W-20
</TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2 height=1></TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>API Service</TD><TD class=bodytext>SJ / EC</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Gravity, ºAPI</TD><TD class=bodytext>35.0</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Specific Gravity, @ 60ºF (15.5ºC)</TD><TD class=bodytext>0.852</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Density, lb/gal</TD><TD class=bodytext>7.10</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Flash Point, COC, ºF(ºC)</TD><TD class=bodytext>365(185)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Viscosity:</TD><TD class=bodytext></TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>cSt @ 40ºC </TD><TD class=bodytext>49</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>cSt @ 100ºC</TD><TD class=bodytext>8.8</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Viscosity Index</TD><TD class=bodytext>161</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>HT/HS Viscosity, cP @ 150ºC</TD><TD class=bodytext>2.65</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Pour Point, ºF(ºC)</TD><TD class=bodytext>-49 (-45)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Sulfated Ash, Wt. %</TD><TD class=bodytext>0.94</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>Total Base Number (TBN)</TD><TD class=bodytext>7.5</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodytext>ASTM Color</TD><TD class=bodytext>4.0



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typically when i'm looking for the 'truth' about something i don't look to advertisements from the producers of said product...but hey, sounds great!

 

Good grief! Just how old do you think that is? There hasn't been a 153-H spec in quite awhile. It also shows an API rating of SJ. The new oils are a 930A spec which supercedes the 153-H and the API rating is now SM. If you want to follow the manufacturers recommendations, the 930 oils are turning in the lowest wear metals across the board and providing long engine life. For the non-believers that think you have to run a heavy oil in the heat, remember your high school physics class? A thinner fluid will absorb and release heat faster which is exactly why the 930 oils will beat a heavier oil anyday in high heat. Gone are the days of heavier is better. Current technology states that the stronger film strengths are far better. That's another reason the 5w-20 oils are turning in lower wear metals. Don't believe it? It's your money and your engine- chose wisely, grasshopper.

 

^And I though I was the engineer.

 

I tried to erase that part about bringing customers to shops BUT it didnt let me :S