Synthetic Motor Oil
#31
08-25-2006, 03:07 PM
Same here, go to the Motorcraft website to find the info and usage charts on oil.
The 5w20 is a hydrocracked and blend oil and superior to the other grades that are not refined in the same manor.
I have 71,000 on an 02 4.6 and tow at max gross combined weight with the 5w20 oil. Still cannot hear the engine idling in the cab.
Ya got to stop worshipping oil so much and use the right one.
It's only $2.40 a qt.
The 5w20 is a hydrocracked and blend oil and superior to the other grades that are not refined in the same manor.
I have 71,000 on an 02 4.6 and tow at max gross combined weight with the 5w20 oil. Still cannot hear the engine idling in the cab.
Ya got to stop worshipping oil so much and use the right one.
It's only $2.40 a qt.
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08-26-2006, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by aep
My 99 XLT 4.6 has had nothing but Mobil 1 since 36,000 miles. I watch the level and add some as needed. In its younger days I'd go about 10-12K between changes. Now it's about 7-8K and the used oil comes out looking cleaner than most people's at 3K. I will admit it's a lot of highway miles and I hardly ever haul anything. But this has been the best vehicle I've ever had. I'd take a cross country trip in it tomorrow.
If only I got better than 18 mpg.
Al in Tennessee
If only I got better than 18 mpg.
Al in Tennessee
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08-26-2006, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by azreael344
Which Lucas do you add with that synthetic oil. The regular lucas or the synthetic kind?. If you use the regular lucas with synthetic it could cause problems
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08-28-2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by calisonic
A gasoline burning engine that doesn't produce any smog or soot, when did this happen?
Originally Posted by aep
the used oil comes out looking cleaner than most people's at 3K.
Can you explain how he would get the clean oil out of his engine but leave the dirt in?
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#38
08-28-2006, 09:52 PM
I am an automotive tech. All I have to say is that if it was good enough for ford it is good enough for me. I have not paid for oil in a long time, but I use what ever came from the factory in all of my cars. Never any problems. For ya'll that change your oil at 4k-8k thats my paycheck. For ya'll that use all those additives and ultra expensive oils you are throwing money down the drain.