Synthetic??
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Synthetic??
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 14-Nov-02 AT 01:26 AM (EST)] Is anyone using Syhtnetic in their V10? If so, what brand do you recomend and when is a good time to switch to synthetic? I hear very good remarks when is comes to Amsoil, good/bad? Now I have heard of some V10 using about .5-1qt of oil per 3000mi after switching to synthetic. Is the extra $20-30 per oil change really worth it? Some folks say that when you switch to synthetic that you can go longer between changes (i.e. 5000 instead of 3000mi). I am all for changing the oil every 3000mi no matter what type of oil is in my engine. What are the benifits/downfalls to switching to synthetic? Sorry for all the questions...just always trying to expand my knowledge!
Thnaks!
Morgan
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Morgan
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From: Washington State
Synthetic??
Honestly Morgan, this subject has been literally beaten to death in the oil forum. 
Synthetic, botton line, is overkill for our engines. Changing fluid (that is certified/approved by the manufacturer for use) at the recommended intervals or earlier is the MOST important thing for engine longevity. Yet, I still use it.
Synthetic does have properties that make it a superiour oil over regular oil but usually those properties only show an advantage in more high performnce applications and very extreme conditions.
You can usully go longer with synthetics. That is a very looooooooong discussion.
Synthetic, botton line, is overkill for our engines. Changing fluid (that is certified/approved by the manufacturer for use) at the recommended intervals or earlier is the MOST important thing for engine longevity. Yet, I still use it.
Synthetic does have properties that make it a superiour oil over regular oil but usually those properties only show an advantage in more high performnce applications and very extreme conditions.
You can usully go longer with synthetics. That is a very looooooooong discussion.
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From: Vancouver Wash USA
Synthetic??
> Is anyone using Syhtnetic in their V10? If so, what brand
>do you recomend and when is a good time to switch to
>synthetic? I hear very good remarks when is comes to Amsoil,
>good/bad? Now I have heard of some V10 using about .5-1qt of
>oil per 3000mi after switching to synthetic. Is the extra
>$20-30 per oil change really worth it? Some folks say that
>when you switch to synthetic that you can go longer between
>changes (i.e. 5000 instead of 3000mi). I am all for changing
>the oil every 3000mi no matter what type of oil is in my
>engine. What are the benifits/downfalls to switching to
>synthetic? Sorry for all the questions...just always trying
>to expand my knowledge!
>
>Thnaks!
>
>Morgan
As Monsta said, this is a subject that has literally been beat to death with a blunt instrument here. BUT, you haven't been involved in those conversations so; In MY opinion, the Motocraft syn/blend is, dollar for dollar, the very best oil for our beloved V-10's. At $5 a quart, the Mobil 1 Super Syn I was using provided no added advantages to the $1.77 a quart Motocraft that I eventually went back to. Change it every 3,000 miles and you will have great protection and a long, long engine life. Take the extra $20 from every oil change and save it for Ken's Scanner/performance chip. You'll have your engine protected and have more towing power, passing power and firmer shifts along with the ability the scan any check engine codes you may get. I looked into the Royal Purple oil also as it looked to me like the top of the line in lubrication, but still, I went back to the Motocraft 5W-30 and I change it every 3,000 miles. Welcome to the V-10 board ! I look forward to any discussions and/or questions you have in the future, Ken
>do you recomend and when is a good time to switch to
>synthetic? I hear very good remarks when is comes to Amsoil,
>good/bad? Now I have heard of some V10 using about .5-1qt of
>oil per 3000mi after switching to synthetic. Is the extra
>$20-30 per oil change really worth it? Some folks say that
>when you switch to synthetic that you can go longer between
>changes (i.e. 5000 instead of 3000mi). I am all for changing
>the oil every 3000mi no matter what type of oil is in my
>engine. What are the benifits/downfalls to switching to
>synthetic? Sorry for all the questions...just always trying
>to expand my knowledge!
>
>Thnaks!
>
>Morgan
As Monsta said, this is a subject that has literally been beat to death with a blunt instrument here. BUT, you haven't been involved in those conversations so; In MY opinion, the Motocraft syn/blend is, dollar for dollar, the very best oil for our beloved V-10's. At $5 a quart, the Mobil 1 Super Syn I was using provided no added advantages to the $1.77 a quart Motocraft that I eventually went back to. Change it every 3,000 miles and you will have great protection and a long, long engine life. Take the extra $20 from every oil change and save it for Ken's Scanner/performance chip. You'll have your engine protected and have more towing power, passing power and firmer shifts along with the ability the scan any check engine codes you may get. I looked into the Royal Purple oil also as it looked to me like the top of the line in lubrication, but still, I went back to the Motocraft 5W-30 and I change it every 3,000 miles. Welcome to the V-10 board ! I look forward to any discussions and/or questions you have in the future, Ken
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From: Fairbanks USA
Synthetic??
I use Synthetic for no other reason than the climate that I live in.
Regular oil will not pour out of the can at -30 degrees or colder, Synthetic oil will. There are times when you have to leave your vehicle for extended periods and there is no place to plug it in.
I want oil that is going to flow even when the engine is severly cold.
2000 F350SDXLT,SRW,RC,5spd man,V10, Front Leveling Kit,4.30 gears, 285/75/16 Wild Country
Regular oil will not pour out of the can at -30 degrees or colder, Synthetic oil will. There are times when you have to leave your vehicle for extended periods and there is no place to plug it in.
I want oil that is going to flow even when the engine is severly cold.
2000 F350SDXLT,SRW,RC,5spd man,V10, Front Leveling Kit,4.30 gears, 285/75/16 Wild Country
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From: Derby USA
Synthetic??
> Is anyone using Syhtnetic in their V10? If so, what brand
>do you recomend and when is a good time to switch to
>synthetic? I hear very good remarks when is comes to Amsoil,
>good/bad? Now I have heard of some V10 using about .5-1qt of
>oil per 3000mi after switching to synthetic. Is the extra
>$20-30 per oil change really worth it? Some folks say that
>when you switch to synthetic that you can go longer between
>changes (i.e. 5000 instead of 3000mi). I am all for changing
>the oil every 3000mi no matter what type of oil is in my
>engine. What are the benifits/downfalls to switching to
>synthetic? Sorry for all the questions...just always trying
>to expand my knowledge!
>
>Thnaks!
>
>Morgan
It costs me $24.95 to change my oil at Ford Quick lane every 3000 miles and after the fifth change they give me a free oil and filter change. So thats about $20 an oil change and makes me happy and keeps the warranties intact.
I don't know how much the Ford companies total sales are per year but I am sure they are in the billions. Now they spend a bunch of money on engineering, testing and analysis I would guess probably over a billion dollars per year. I feel it would be in their best interests to recommend the best for their engines. They have a vested interested in having repeat customers and longevity of an engine is probably the number one requirement. I think if Ford would recommend a synthetic I would use it, but until then its still the 5W-20 for my Fords.
Just my humble opinion.
fknipfer
>do you recomend and when is a good time to switch to
>synthetic? I hear very good remarks when is comes to Amsoil,
>good/bad? Now I have heard of some V10 using about .5-1qt of
>oil per 3000mi after switching to synthetic. Is the extra
>$20-30 per oil change really worth it? Some folks say that
>when you switch to synthetic that you can go longer between
>changes (i.e. 5000 instead of 3000mi). I am all for changing
>the oil every 3000mi no matter what type of oil is in my
>engine. What are the benifits/downfalls to switching to
>synthetic? Sorry for all the questions...just always trying
>to expand my knowledge!
>
>Thnaks!
>
>Morgan
It costs me $24.95 to change my oil at Ford Quick lane every 3000 miles and after the fifth change they give me a free oil and filter change. So thats about $20 an oil change and makes me happy and keeps the warranties intact.
I don't know how much the Ford companies total sales are per year but I am sure they are in the billions. Now they spend a bunch of money on engineering, testing and analysis I would guess probably over a billion dollars per year. I feel it would be in their best interests to recommend the best for their engines. They have a vested interested in having repeat customers and longevity of an engine is probably the number one requirement. I think if Ford would recommend a synthetic I would use it, but until then its still the 5W-20 for my Fords.
Just my humble opinion.
fknipfer
