What type of oil to use?
#1
What type of oil to use?
I have a 97 F-150 with over 149,000 miles on it. I spoke with someone at AutoZone regarding which type of oil to use. I remember her mentioning that I should use light oil but I can't remember which one. Any ideas?
#5
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Yup x4 by now..I think.
#6
Where do you live? That will have a slight impact on what oil you should use.
#7
Looking for a Henway.
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If your in the great white north, then maybe a 0w-20; is that what your referring to?
All name brand 5w-20 oils (dino, blend or full syn) have been proven to provide protection in any climate, from -40° F to 130° F.
edit: on a side note [MENTION=203691]Troponin[/MENTION], are you in the medical field (for those that don't know, Troponin levels in blood are used in detecting heart attacks and a few other medical conditions)?
Last edited by blupupher; 04-12-2015 at 10:41 PM.
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#9
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I used 10w40 for over a year because that is what my dad said I should use. I changed to the 5w20 about a month ago and I can't say I've noticed a difference besides the size of my oil leak.
On the topic of oil leaks, I have a bad hose connection up front (causing my leak) and the mechanic said I need to replace the whole hose. This is upfront in the middle, kinda on the passenger side if I remember right. Is this a hard job to replace that hose by my self or is that something I should leave to the pro's?
On the topic of oil leaks, I have a bad hose connection up front (causing my leak) and the mechanic said I need to replace the whole hose. This is upfront in the middle, kinda on the passenger side if I remember right. Is this a hard job to replace that hose by my self or is that something I should leave to the pro's?
#10
5w-20 is the only oil recommended for these engines, regardless of location.
If your in the great white north, then maybe a 0w-20; is that what your referring to?
All name brand 5w-20 oils (dino, blend or full syn) have been proven to provide protection in any climate, from -40° F to 130° F.
edit: on a side note @Troponin, are you in the medical field (for those that don't know, Troponin levels in blood are used in detecting heart attacks and a few other medical conditions)?
If your in the great white north, then maybe a 0w-20; is that what your referring to?
All name brand 5w-20 oils (dino, blend or full syn) have been proven to provide protection in any climate, from -40° F to 130° F.
edit: on a side note @Troponin, are you in the medical field (for those that don't know, Troponin levels in blood are used in detecting heart attacks and a few other medical conditions)?