01-28-2015, 03:41 PM
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Issue: Best type of oil for 5.4 liter triton?
Some users recommend doing a Used Oil Analysis (UOA) to find out what oil works best for you.
Factors to consider:
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Some users recommend doing a Used Oil Analysis (UOA) to find out what oil works best for you.
Factors to consider:
- Viscosity
- Weight
- Additives
- Detergents
Read the full discussion below to find out more:
Best type of oil for 5.4 liter triton
10-23-2011, 04:07 AM
#43
Driving the wheels offer
LOL, Peanut oil contains resveratrol, a polyphenol antioxidant, which has been found to have protective function against rust, internal residue, degenerative electronics, ECU memory failure and viral/fungal infections.
10-09-2015, 11:52 PM
#44
Member
bringing this one back update!!
y 98 F150 4x4 now has 286.542 miles on it and still working hard. However I did start to notice a little noise from the 5w30 synthetic in the morning and it would last for a while even after warm up. So I first switched to 0W40 Castrol Euro formula it was good for about 3,000 miles then it was doing the same thing. So I have now Switched to 10w40 Napa by Valvoline at 1,200 miles on it since it seams to like it Horsepower has picked back up so has torque but fuel mileage has gone down lost about 3 miles to the gallon. However it is running a lot better and no noise and no losing power at acceleration. Will keep you updated on results..
My 98 has 222,353 miles on it as of today,,I know they recommend 5 w 20,and you may say it is masking a problem,but the fact is at 200 k plus there is going to be an amount of wear and the thinner oil is not going to provide enough protection for Cylinder walls or other critical parts.And I personally can attest that Mobil one in 5w20 is no good I have a car sitting in the yard now that spun a main bearing with only 90k miles on it and it had always had Mobil one 5 w 20 in it and serviced every 5000 miles.The reason the motor company's all started recommending 5 w 20 is because of emissions.And Fuel mileage.There is info out there now about these oils not even being the viscosity they say they are on the labels.I will tell you this I have had 3 Newer fords and all Triton's and they all did better when I switched them to full synthetics and either 10 w 30 or 5 w 30.And with 200 plus thousand miles on the one i drive and work every day and a F250 with 198k miles on it,.my choice is 10 w30 or 5w 30 depends on the season..Just my 2 cents..
10-26-2015, 10:40 AM
#45
I have always heard this too but how can that hold true when you pick these trucks up used? We have no clue what the PO used or how well they maintained them. I always just start running Motorcraft oil and filters in them again and no issues so far by doing this. The 01 F150 5.4 I have now started running better after its first oil change so no telling what was in there.
10-27-2015, 11:21 AM
#46
Senior Member
Used this when I had my 2000. Made the engine run smoother and it idled a lot quieter
07-08-2016, 02:02 AM
#50
Real answer...it dont much matter
Change it often, whatever it is and youl get 200,000 + no problem if its a good engine.
There are engine designs out there from every mfg that are sludge producers, or otherwise bad, and just arent going to last 200-300,000 miles.
Change it often, whatever it is and youl get 200,000 + no problem if its a good engine.
There are engine designs out there from every mfg that are sludge producers, or otherwise bad, and just arent going to last 200-300,000 miles.
Last edited by mbb; 07-08-2016 at 03:13 AM.