Synthetic Replacement for 5w20
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Green Valley, AZ
Synthetic Replacement for 5w20
Hi, I'm running a 4.2V6 in an 07 F150. It came with 5w20, that's what the manual recomends, but I intend to switch to a full synthetic oil. I've never run synthetic oil before, and I was wondering which #'s to look for. 0w30, 5w40, 5w30?
Thanks
Thanks
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 593
Likes: 15
From: Wichita, KS
Postmaster
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 4,968
Likes: 3
From: So Cal
Most big syn makers have a 5W20. I prefer 5W30 syn jus tbecause I think it starts up a little quieter, but could be imagination.
No reason to run anything like xW40 or 50 unless you have an egnine bruning oil in which case syn is probably a waste anyway.
I don't care for 0Wxx since in my experience it does make the engine noisy at startup and there is no real good reason fo it in my opinion unless you live where block heaters are standard equipment.
Just my opinion,
Jim Henderson
No reason to run anything like xW40 or 50 unless you have an egnine bruning oil in which case syn is probably a waste anyway.
I don't care for 0Wxx since in my experience it does make the engine noisy at startup and there is no real good reason fo it in my opinion unless you live where block heaters are standard equipment.
Just my opinion,
Jim Henderson
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Somerset County, PA
I'm gonna' give the Pennzoil "Platinum" 5-20 full synthetic (it's got those 'adaptive' molecules, after all 
) a try in my '07 5.4, and the wife's Freestyle Duratec V-6 too, starting next oil change.
) a try in my '07 5.4, and the wife's Freestyle Duratec V-6 too, starting next oil change.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 1
Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum, Royal Purple has a tendency to shear pretty quickly. I'd also stay with the 5w-20, UOA's show this weight to be a consistent performer.
Trending Topics
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13,851
Likes: 111
From: SW Va
In case you have engine problems & seeing as how you have a 07 & likely a Warranty to consider, be sure the lube you use, says on the contaner, that it Meets or Exceeds Fords specifications & stay within the owners manual viscosity range call out, for the temps you'll encounter & for the type of driving you'll do, during the OCI, down in hot country AZ.
Texaco & Chevron make good lubes, that should be available in your part of the country, if you don't want to use Motorcrafts full synthetic.
Just another thought or two for pondering.
Texaco & Chevron make good lubes, that should be available in your part of the country, if you don't want to use Motorcrafts full synthetic.
Just another thought or two for pondering.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BigBlocker0248
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Feb 8, 2016 04:02 AM
