Oil for the f 150 help
#1
Oil for the f 150 help
My dealer is telling me that i should be getting my oil changed there cuz they use the ford semi-syn oil..
It's the same price basically as taking it for an oil change anywhere else. Do you guys suggest using this oil or can i just use regular valvoline. and if i do conventional oil, can you switch back and forth to the semi syn if i want? Will regular work just fine?
what are your suggestions.. thanks in advance.
It's the same price basically as taking it for an oil change anywhere else. Do you guys suggest using this oil or can i just use regular valvoline. and if i do conventional oil, can you switch back and forth to the semi syn if i want? Will regular work just fine?
what are your suggestions.. thanks in advance.
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You would be better off using a full syn. Besides that I've seen pretty good stuff with the Motorcraft 5w20. I would use it before I would use the pennz stuff.
I believe that the motorcraft is made by conoco. The product is called hydroclear and uses a blend of Group II and Group III base stocks. The group III is a hydroisomerized/Dewaxed basestock with a high Viscosity index. I believe in the 140 area. It's a good product but not as good as a real Group IV or V synthetic.
BTW Amsoil's XL7500 line is Full Group III basestock with a really good additive package. You can get that in 5w20 as well.
If it were mine, I would run a full synthetic like Mobil 1 0w20, or Amsoil 0w30.
I believe that the motorcraft is made by conoco. The product is called hydroclear and uses a blend of Group II and Group III base stocks. The group III is a hydroisomerized/Dewaxed basestock with a high Viscosity index. I believe in the 140 area. It's a good product but not as good as a real Group IV or V synthetic.
BTW Amsoil's XL7500 line is Full Group III basestock with a really good additive package. You can get that in 5w20 as well.
If it were mine, I would run a full synthetic like Mobil 1 0w20, or Amsoil 0w30.
#5
Motorcraft 5W-20 Question
I change the oil on my '97 4.6 F150 using Motorcraft 5W-30 religiously at every 3,000 miles (usually every 9-11 weeks). I also buy it at Wally World, where I have seen the Motorcraft 5W-20. Unfortunately, MOST of the driving I do is in stop and go Phoenix traffic and short trips...10 miles or less. Would it be beneficial for my engine to use the 5W-20 synth. blend for this type of driving? I don't want to extend the time between oil changes as I enjoy getting under the vehicle at least every few months to check everything out. I can't afford to go for Mobil 1 etc. but the Motorcraft 5W-20 would be do-able as it is only about 40 cents more a quart. So, my question is, if the oil is changed every 3K, will using the synthetic blend make a substantial difference in my engine's performance and longevity? Thanks oil gurus