Change oil - Page 5 - Ford F150 Forum

Sownman · 07-31-2009, 06:04 PM

I do every car and every truck at every 5K miles. Doing the math and keeping track of multiple vehicles at 3K or 4K intervals is too much work.

Do all you guys have owners manuals ? Just curious.

Steve

johnwill · 08-15-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rplatt56

first off, Motorcraft oil is not synthetic, its semi synthetic. But as far as what oil is best. I have found no difference in any semi or fully synthetic oils except for the price. Motorcraft is by far the cheapest price wise. The whole key to this is to follow a reasonable maintainence schedule and stick to it.I used to be the person who changed his oil every 3k religiously. But after much research changed to the every 5k approach. My Motorcraft oil is still fairly clean upon change out so im convinced so far. Those Chevys and Dodges may beat me off the line but sooner or later i'll pass then along side the road. And if they are nice i'll tow them home.

Motorcraft oil is made in both full synthetic and also semi synthetic.

They make both.

And in the 5W-20.

Thanks

cadet · 08-16-2009, 12:42 PM

I use my service manual to keep track of maintainence

8up · 08-17-2009, 11:25 AM

I know that S&S Cycle recommends using MOBLE 1 in there motors, 124" big HP Harley type motors, thats a real good recommendation.

coblue · 08-21-2009, 10:04 AM

Couldn't find the drain bolt spec with a search. Anyone have it?
ATOM replied to my pm: 10 ft/lb

If you're having trouble removing filters by hand, Ford filter calls for 3/4 turn after the gasket touches, Fram 1 turn.

F1504ever · 08-30-2009, 02:01 AM

Hey blackbetty has it going? As you can see I'm new in this forum, and believe me I love it!! I can learn so many things about my truck, and I like it!! Even though I have one question and probably it will sound kind of stupid. By judging your pictures, the plug in the oil pan, could it be possible to vary positions depending on the year of the truck? Ok thank you so much.