Alright, I'm changing the oil next week. I have a 2000 4.2l V6 with 69,000 miles.

What Oil and filter do you guy reccomend, and what it the deal with synthetic oil, can i put some in without any harm, or should I put in some semi synthetic? Last time i uised 10w-30, should i switch to 5w-20? And also what filter shold I use? Also, there's a ticking noise in this engine that increases in speed when accelerated, its prob the injectors, but i did start to notice after the last oil change, could this be something having to do with the oil?

What are the plugs reccomended? Autolite?

btw, dont want to start an oil debate here... lol

Thanks guys...

 

cmom, i need an answer here...

 

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=212541

This thread (above) is like 8 from the top. It tells you everything about oil you want to know

The ticking is probably a valve, and use either motorcraft or autolite, same thing

 

I've got a tick that increases with acceleration too. I've been told its just a toasted exhaust manifold gasket. But its on the passenger side so unless stereo's off I don't here it

 

I use strictly Amsoil oil and lubes. All synthetic. My truck just went over 150,000 and I installed NGK Iridium plugs ($8 ea) and 9mm wires. I also use Baldwin oil filters. All those above items were mail order.

 

Forgive me, but I have to ask. Why on gods green earth would you run amsoil, and please tell me you don't run their recommended milages

 

Why not?
Plenty of people have run their oil on those intervals, and they also have their oil tested to check for engine wear. So far I havent seen anything that says you cant run amsoil at their recommended change intervals.

 

I'm sorry and don't mean this to be offensive to you, but anyone who follows the recommendations they have set would be a fool. THere is basically no data on longetevity of the engine with that oil, because there aren't enough people stupid enough to use it. Take the new mobil 1 synthetic that says 15000 miles. There is an asterik that says, not for: vehicles under warranty, extreme conditions, dusty conditions, short trips and long trips, etc..... Basically everything about driving. And when the first thing says not for vehicles under warranty, that should be a huge indication of what not to do.
And seeing as mobil has been around a shad longer than amsoil, I think they'd know. The amsoil rep came to my shop, and I wouldn't even let him give me his product free to try.

 

No. I don't follow Amsoils recommended mileages nor do I follow the automakers recommended mileages.

 

Being around longer has absolutely nothing to do with making it a better product. Research and development is what makes a better product. Mobil 1 hasn't disputed Amsoils claims. Until recently Mobil 1 only had one oil. They must be expanding their line because of competition from the other oil companies.

 

You missed what I was saying. First, being around longer they've had more time for R&D. And, they have more than one line, one's just mobil 1 (synthetic) and the other is Mobil. What milage do you follow then, for curiousity sake

 

My own. Between 10,000 and 12,000 plus a new filter.

I have 6 different tubes of grease in the garage. The Amsoil grease doesn't leak/melt/drip out of the guns nearly as bad as all the others.

 

I'm sorry, but thats still obsurd. If you went and bought a new car today, and changed it every 10000 miles with amsoil and your engine died for any reason, oil related, they'd tell you that you're screwed, they won't warranty it. There is no oil worthy of 10000 miles. Its my business to know that, I do it every day. I don't make oil, and I don't make cars, but I do see the effects of extended interval oil changes, synthetic or not, and its never what would be considered good. Head jobs, rings, you name it. Russian Roulette is the name of the game you're playing, and one day you'll loose, and thats what it'll obviously take for you to learn. Don't take this post the wrong way, but I am telling you this for your knowledge. There have been plenty of these miracle products that have come and gone over the years. Why do you think no manufacturer uses, endorses, or whatnot that oil?

 

I use Motorcraft filters and Motorcraft double platinum plugs. I personally use Trop-Artic 5w-30, what is recommended for us '97 4.6 owners, changed every 3000-3500 miles. Look on top of your filler cap for recommended oil viscosity. I wouldn't really recommend a synthetic, not cost effective in my book.

 

My Wife's 2004 BMW 330 XI has a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty on everything except the tires. All brakes, oil changes, wipers, drivetrain is covered. 100 percent. Factory recommended oil changes? 15,000 miles. And they are free. Castrol synthetic and BMW filters is what they use. I don't think BMW engineers have planned it for the engine to let loose after 100,000 miles.

When Mobil 1 first came out in the late 60's or early 70's it was advertised as a 25,000 mile oil. Mobil 1 is the oil equipped in new Corvettes. I don't know the recommended oil changes for that car today. But oil changes used to be recommended at 3000 miles and now 5000 miles. 3000 miles is a waste of oil and 5000 miles on synthetic is a waste. Have you ever seen what oil looks like after 15,000 miles in a propane engine car or truck? Looks new. That's because it is an enclosed sytem. I believe air filters and oil filters have a lot to do with the oil and engine longevity. Amsoil has been around for over 30 years making synthetics which is longer than Castrol has been making synthetics. I don't see how Amsoil synthetic can be considered a gimmic. It's not an additive. It's an oil, like Mobil 1. Amsoils business is synthetic lubricants.