I have a 2002 f-150 HD 1800 miles. Dealer did first oil change at 500. I need to change oil again. What oil should I run? I live in south florida so heat is a issue.

 

I just turned 6k miles and have switched to Mobil-1 5w-30 synthetic....

 

I'm in SoCal, but it stays 70 almost year round on the coast. I did my oil change today - Mobil 1 SuperSyn (for newer vehicles) 5w-30 and a Tough Guard oil filter ($7 at W-M).

While I was under looking for leaks, I heard some weird metal "grinding" from the tranny. (I was in my garage.) I never noticed this on my '01, though different tranny. I climbed out from underneath and could distinctly hear it throughout the garage.

Also, as my chip gets 2K miles on it, it is harder to start (takes longer to turn over). I reseat the chip and it still happens. I have to completely reset the ECU to get rid of it.

 

I would run Mobil 1 or Royal Purple ( I run Royal Purple )

 

Mobil 1 full synthetic

 

Is synthetic oil ok with only about 2000 miles

 

Dont see why not...Ive only used standard oil for the first few break in changes just for the simple fact that the syn is much more expensive and the first few oil changes come so rapidly that the regular oil doesnt degrade enough to matter. Its when you plan on waiting a full 3k or 5k miles between oil changes that syn is beneficial.

Which reminds me...I really need an oil change :/

 

Ford uses a synthetic blend in the 02 Harley.