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What engine?
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It's Motorcraft synthetic blend. It is what Ford recommends for your engine. It's cheap and works just great. You can get it at Walmart, even. The 5.4 takes 7 qts.
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why would only having 17K on ticker make a difference?
i run motorcraft only because my dealer only charges $15 for an oil change.
i run motorcraft only because my dealer only charges $15 for an oil change.
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Agreed, if you are a believer in the synthetics, why would you not want it from the get go? I just don't see any need for anything other than the Motorcraft blend. Mine does not use any oil at all, 92,000 miles on it.
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some engines when they are brand new shouldnt run on sythetics because its too slippery and newer engines need to be worn in and need a little more friction to settle in.
k thanks guys, ill go down and pick some up
k thanks guys, ill go down and pick some up
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I still think that is a myth. I have never been able to find anyhing that supported that statement. If it were true, then why would manufacturers put synthetic in cars at the factory?
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short answer: you'll be fine.
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I run Mobil1 5W20 with a Motorcraft filter. If it wasnt for that it'd be Motorcraft Syn. Blend.
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The honing process alone is much more technologically advanced than it was in the past. There are some good videos of this in youtube.
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The best oils that you can buy are Group V oils. Group V oil not mineral-based. Group V oil is truly "synthetic" esther-based oils. They are so expensive that they are usually not used as a motor oil, except for racing and motorcycles. Motul makes an esther-based motorcycle oil called E-tech 100. I used to use it in my CBR1000RR, but it cost around $14 a quart and did not contain any moly. I wouldn't use it in a car engine, but it's the only pure esther-based oil I have seen.
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More info on Group V oils.
Group V: Esters. These oils start their life as plant or animal bases called fatty acids. They are then converted via a chemical reaction into esters or diesters which are then used as base stocks. Esters are polar, which means they act like a magnet and actually cling to metals. This supposedly offers much better protection on metal-to-metal surfaces than conventional PAOs, which do not have this polar effect. These base stock oils also act as a good solvent inside the engine, translating into cleaner operation. Esters are the most expensive to produce, and oils manufactured with them usually cost much more. Due to this higher cost, many companies only fortify their oils with esters. Some examples are Bel-Ray EXS, Torco MPZ Synthetic and Maxum 4 Extra. Motul 300V, however, uses 100 percent ester as its base oil, and is one of the more expensive oils.
