5-20 wt oil
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From: Marion, VA
My 98 Lincoln called for 5/30 and my 01 Escape calls for 5/20. It works fine and my Escape had 106,000+ and runs perfectly with no oil useage. Motorcraft oil is a synthetic blend and is $2.77 per quart or $11.50 for a 5 quart container at Wal-Mart.
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They DO know best. If you want to see mucho discussions, do a search, especially in the oil forum. Probably dating back to 2001 or so...
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From: RI
I own/run a car repair shop for a living and I struggled with the idea of 5W-20 oil at first. I have done as much research as possible and I am going to run the 5w-20. I talked to oil tech reps, read every on line posting I could stand, talked with other service writers etc before I made my decision.
The only thing I am going to do differently is I will use Mobile1 and change every 5000 miles. Motorcraft 5w-20 oil is a synthetic blend though and I believe that it is very good oil.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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The other thing I have found is that the least expensive Mobile1 I can find is at Wallyworld. I can not even touch the prices with my usual suppliers. This is amazing!<o></o>
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The only thing I am going to do differently is I will use Mobile1 and change every 5000 miles. Motorcraft 5w-20 oil is a synthetic blend though and I believe that it is very good oil.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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From: Spring, TX
I have chosen to go with Pennzoil 5-20w full synthetic.
I am changing every 6,000 miles with this oil and a premium filter from Fram.
Do you remember way back........oil was changed every 3,000 miles and the filter every other oil change?
Do you remember the old "top oiler" flatheads that used non-detergent oils?
Use of a detergent oil would plug up the engine's oil lines.
I am changing every 6,000 miles with this oil and a premium filter from Fram.
Do you remember way back........oil was changed every 3,000 miles and the filter every other oil change?
Do you remember the old "top oiler" flatheads that used non-detergent oils?
Use of a detergent oil would plug up the engine's oil lines.
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From: NC
If my left rear wheel sticks out farther from the bed than my right rear, should I follow the manufacturer's recommended oil specs or go to Amsoil?
Change it more or less often?
If I decide to use Royal Purple, should I use a K&N filter?
Will using a Fram filter void my warranty?
And away we go...
Change it more or less often?
If I decide to use Royal Purple, should I use a K&N filter?
Will using a Fram filter void my warranty?
And away we go...
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From: Spruce Pine, NC
Mobile one every 5k. Most authorities say that the blend oils are more marketing hype than technology. Full synthetic or good old fashioned "mineral" oil. Valvoline racing is considered superb oil short of the synthetic option. However, I have an 88 Bronco with 465k miles that has had nothing but Valvoline mineral oil - all original, never taken apart. So... lots of opinions on this matter.
Use the search function before boiling this innocent thread into a flame-a-thon.
Use the search function before boiling this innocent thread into a flame-a-thon.
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If my left rear wheel sticks out farther from the bed than my right rear, should I follow the manufacturer's recommended oil specs or go to Amsoil?
Change it more or less often?
If I decide to use Royal Purple, should I use a K&N filter?
Will using a Fram filter void my warranty?
And away we go...
Change it more or less often?
If I decide to use Royal Purple, should I use a K&N filter?
Will using a Fram filter void my warranty?
And away we go...
Please don't mislead the new guy...
Welcome to FTE, ski one. Please do some searches on 5W20 and you can read a LOT of discussion.
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If I recall, my 97 called for 5x20 and at that time Motorcraft was about the only brand avaialble.
My 01 had 170k on it when I traded it. It ran like a champ, even had the original plugs still. I have only used motorcraft oil and change the oil based on filling the page on a small note pad. Somewhere around 350-450 gallons of fuel, and the mileage will vary greatly based on summer towing of a boat.
My 01 had 170k on it when I traded it. It ran like a champ, even had the original plugs still. I have only used motorcraft oil and change the oil based on filling the page on a small note pad. Somewhere around 350-450 gallons of fuel, and the mileage will vary greatly based on summer towing of a boat.
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
I just had my truck at the dealer for state inspection and for them to fix the sagging headliner. he said do I want an oil change too? I said no, I do it myself. He said to make sure to always use a Motorcraft filter and be sure to document the oil change as well (keep the receipt for the filter and oil). guess Ford HQ is cracking down or something if you turn out to have any future engine problems...
I always buy the Motorcraft filter and 5w20 at Walmart too as mentioned.
I always buy the Motorcraft filter and 5w20 at Walmart too as mentioned.
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I have spoken with a couple of different Ford dealers who are owned by different people in different states (AK and ND) about the types of oils to use. Surprisingly, the I got the same answer from both dealers. Use the synthetic blend 5-20W. The recommended not using full synthetic because it does too good of a job and will cause the rings and other engine components not to seat properly. Strange.
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From: Big Canoe GA
I have spoken with a couple of different Ford dealers who are owned by different people in different states (AK and ND) about the types of oils to use. Surprisingly, the I got the same answer from both dealers. Use the synthetic blend 5-20W. The recommended not using full synthetic because it does too good of a job and will cause the rings and other engine components not to seat properly. Strange.