Mobil 1 oil change intervals
#16
12-24-2007, 09:27 PM
For the record, I do not use Mobil 1 in my 2007 F150. It is new, and I baby it with Royal Purple.
http://ford.off-road.com/ford/articl....jsp?id=199191
ROYAL PURPLE INTRODUCES SYNTHETIC 5W20 MOTOR OIL
Royal Purple, Ltd. now offers a synthetic 5W20 motor oil that provides improved performance through a reduction in power-robbing friction. It is SL/GF-3 certified, and meets or exceeds manufacturer’s warranty requirements for those domestic and import vehicles that specify use of an SAE 5W20 motor oil.
Significant advantages are gained from a special blend of synthetic oils —plus Royal Purple’s proprietary Synerlec® additive technology— which coats all engine parts with a tough, lubricating film that remains after shutdown. This provides immediate lubrication at startup and valuable protection to the engine.
The exclusive Synerlec® additive technology also allows engines to operate with improved efficiency, which results in increased horsepower, better fuel mileage, longer oil life, superior engine protection and reduced exhaust emissions. Its natural solvency clears deposits and keeps engines clean.
Royal Purple, Ltd. offers a complete line of automotive products for street and high performance use. For more information, contact Royal Purple, Ltd. at 888.382.6300 or One Royal Purple Lane, Porter, Texas 77365 or visit the company’s web site at http://www.royalpurple.com/
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http://ford.off-road.com/ford/articl....jsp?id=199191
ROYAL PURPLE INTRODUCES SYNTHETIC 5W20 MOTOR OIL
Royal Purple, Ltd. now offers a synthetic 5W20 motor oil that provides improved performance through a reduction in power-robbing friction. It is SL/GF-3 certified, and meets or exceeds manufacturer’s warranty requirements for those domestic and import vehicles that specify use of an SAE 5W20 motor oil.
Significant advantages are gained from a special blend of synthetic oils —plus Royal Purple’s proprietary Synerlec® additive technology— which coats all engine parts with a tough, lubricating film that remains after shutdown. This provides immediate lubrication at startup and valuable protection to the engine.
The exclusive Synerlec® additive technology also allows engines to operate with improved efficiency, which results in increased horsepower, better fuel mileage, longer oil life, superior engine protection and reduced exhaust emissions. Its natural solvency clears deposits and keeps engines clean.
Royal Purple, Ltd. offers a complete line of automotive products for street and high performance use. For more information, contact Royal Purple, Ltd. at 888.382.6300 or One Royal Purple Lane, Porter, Texas 77365 or visit the company’s web site at http://www.royalpurple.com/
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#19
12-24-2007, 11:37 PM
Originally Posted by scott1981
I have never been impressed with FRAM products, stick with EOM to make sure you have a quality filter designed for your engine
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Originally Posted by PhqChevys
Someday, cut open a Fram filter and take a good look at it. It looks like the filter material is made out of cardboard! I my self trust Motorcraft (hell they made the truck, they know whats good for it) and K&N oil filters. Both have the silicone anti-drainback valve, and meet/exceed the OEM specs... just my $.02
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Originally Posted by Steelers
When I've used Mobil 1 or German Castrol I've run 10K intervals. Any SM rated oil should be fine for the Ford recommended 5K interval. I prefer Motorcraft filters but have used others.
be careful European oils have more additives than US oils. due to ther high price of petro products in Europe the mfg's recommend longer OC intervals- and the oil mfg's put more additives in the European oils to support the longer OC intervals. ask BMW about the 15,000 miles intervals on US oils-major problems due to sludge build up.
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Originally Posted by PhqChevys
Someday, cut open a Fram filter and take a good look at it. It looks like the filter material is made out of cardboard! I my self trust Motorcraft (hell they made the truck, they know whats good for it) and K&N oil filters. Both have the silicone anti-drainback valve, and meet/exceed the OEM specs... just my $.02
so FRAM uses a paper end cap-the filter media is a good quality media, just a few less pleats than a higher priced filter. fewer pleats means shorter filter life but also less pressure drop. what good are metal end caps on the filter media- the filter media will blow out before the end caps so why not match the strength of the end caps to the filter media?