Getting ready for my first oil change. Which is best-amsoil or mobil one? Also any opinion on the filter? Lastly, I've read in some posts to 'flush the engine' before the synthetic...I feel stupid asking, but how?
Thanks.

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2001 screw xlt5.4
silver over wedg. blue
6-disk changer, bed extender,tow group,running boards,rear slider

 

If you plan to change you oil every 3-5k miles, then I would go with Mobil 1 since it's readily available. For extended drain intervals, then Amsoil. Motorcaraft oil filter from Walmart should be fine. Seeing how it's your first oil change, you probably don't need to flush the engine. Regards,

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1999 XLT SC, bright red, 4.2l, 5 speed, MAAP stainless nerfs, Prime Designs bug deflector, Astro Euro-Lid II, Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil and Transmission Fluid. Check it out at:
http://www.ownersite.com/OwnersitePu...fm?veh_id=3415

 

mtucker...
Thanks for the info.Probably go w/amsoil since I only put about 8-9K miles yearly.Once a year should be about right with amsoil.

 

I understand that Ford Motorcraft now makes/sells synthetic oils for your truck.

 

Motorcraft does make synth oils now, but here in Canada, they run about 12 bucks a quart, and that's with an employee discount. I'm not sure what they run 'msrp'.

That's about double what Mobil 1 costs here, and Amsoil is just plain impossible to find. If anyone is selling amsoil in Edmonton, I need some for my rear diff, or else i'll have to shell out the big bucks for RedLine. Something like 14 dollars a quart. Yikes!

Bambino

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Bambino Online
Owners Gallery Truck #179
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; factory snapless tonneau; twin 6" kicker sub tubes; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820-S

 

What do you guys think about switching from regular to synthetic oil? My '92 4.9L I6 has always been fed regular oil (castrol gtx 10w40) and doesn't leak or burn a drop at 108,000 miles. I have been thinking about switching to synthetic now that the engine is getting old but i have heard that switching can cause gaskets to shrink and leak. Is this true? Is synthetic worth the extra cost since i change it and flush it every 2K miles?

-Jon

 

Ford4Ever,

If you are changing your oil ever 2K miles and you haven't had any problems so far I would not change now. With your oil change habits you engine should last a long time.



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'01 4x2 Screw XLT
Deep Wedgewood Blue/Medium Graphite
5.4L V8, 3.55 LS, Tow Package,
Rear Slider, Cab Steps,
Power Drivers 60/40 Bench,
Bed Extender

Wanted: Hard Lid

 

bambino,
contact lube-direct@bigfoot.com(e-mail address). He can set you up with Amsoil diff. fluid and other Amsoil products(aka 'msparks' here on the boards).

Ford4ever,
Great oil changing habit!! I agree w/BAR4, but I don't think you need to flush the engine w/each oil change-i would tend to think that it is a little harsh on the motor. but just my .02 worth. If 'dino oil' has worked so far, I would stick with it

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1997 F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4x4, 2-tone: white w/tan bottom, 4.6L, aoutmatic, Towing package, K&N Filter, Custom Cat-back true dual exhaust with 2 FLOWMASTER Series 40 Delta Flows and 4" x 22" chrome tips(out the back of course), Bridgestone Dueller A/T's 265/75/16, Ventshade Bug and Window Deflectors.

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If anyone in the Calgary (Canada) area is looking for "ANY" Amsoil products.....just let me know because I am now a Amsoil dealer!!

Bambino...Amsoil products should be very easy to get in Edmonton since the Amsoil warehouse is located in Edmonton.

I will find out where you can pick up Amsoil roducts and let you know......piece of cake buddy.

Stay tuned!

 

Ford4ever,

I would definitely recommend switching to Amsoil. If you look at their website, they will tell you that their synthetic is not only completely compatible with regular motor oil (you don't need to flush your engine), but is recommended for older engines. The public is getting ripped off by purchasing non-synthetic motor oil because you have to change it at leat 4 times a year, and it's not nearly the quality of 100% synthetic oil that only needs to be changed every 25k or once a year.

 

BAMBINI...As promised here is the name of a gentleman that you can go to for all of your Amsoil needs in Edmonton.....Good Guy!

Jim Ackney (403) 476-0545


Just tell him John told you to phone him!

 

Hey John the Amsoil dealer. Are there any Amsoil dealers in Thunder Bay? Thanks, Yoshi.

 

thanks 2001

i'm almost on the phone already - that was to be my project tomorrow!


thanks again



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Bambino Online
Owners Gallery Truck #179
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; factory snapless tonneau; twin 6" kicker sub tubes; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820-S

 

Don't mean to sound ignorant but you only need to chage amsoil every 25k miles? Never hear of it.

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2000 f150 4x4 4dr extend cab 4.6-4r70 3.31
7ft ld fisherplow. Billett grill w/bladerunner. clear corner lights,european tail lights.Back lowered by removing spacer.
Future plans
4.10ls rear
4.10 front
fipk
gibson duals
99pi heads
supercharger.

 

Its true RUS,

Amsoil is the way to go. You cange your oil (AMSOIL) every 25k miles or 1 year, witch ever comes first. After 6 months you cange the filter ( an Amsoil filter ) and relace the oil that the filter kept, than 1 year or 25k miles, witch ever comes first. In 1972 AMSOIL developed the first synthetic motor oil in the world to meet American Petroleum Institute service requirements. Currently, the AMSOIL product line includes the finest quality synthetic motor oils, synthetic diesel oils, gear lubes, synthetic greases, industrial lubricants, oil filters, air filters and automotive performance products.

Here is the page to go to for the Q&A. Remember with AMSOIL you can't go wrong.

http://www.amsoil.com/frequent.htm

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Ruger's F-150

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