5.0 engine oil choices
08-17-2011, 11:00 PM
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08-17-2011, 11:11 PM
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thanks for the advice guys I think I will use the full-syn on this truck and have the dealership change the oil until the warranty's out, which will only be in a year or so.
08-17-2011, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Georgiaboy5.0L
If it doesn't change over time....I wouldn't worry to much about it....As long as your using a good filter and oil....you should be fine for along time.
She once told me; you know if you would take care of your heath like your truck...you drink coffee, eat donuts, frys, burgers etc...and you put synthetic oil in your truck!!! lol
08-18-2011, 10:23 AM
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I've been happy with Castrol Syntec over the years and recently switched to Pennzoil Platinum in my dodge after reading a lot of positive things about it on bob is the oil guy.
I know Ford uses a semi-syn that is apparently pretty good and so I have been using that with my 2011 fusion. With my truck I'm wondering if I should use the Motorcraft Full-Synthetic which is readily available at the dealership or if I should just go per the manual and put the Ford Semi-Syn in.
Quick note - I do not use the oil life monitor and usually change my oil between 6,000 and 7,500 km (3500 to 5000 mi). I will never let it go further than 5000 miles without changing it.
I know Ford uses a semi-syn that is apparently pretty good and so I have been using that with my 2011 fusion. With my truck I'm wondering if I should use the Motorcraft Full-Synthetic which is readily available at the dealership or if I should just go per the manual and put the Ford Semi-Syn in.
Quick note - I do not use the oil life monitor and usually change my oil between 6,000 and 7,500 km (3500 to 5000 mi). I will never let it go further than 5000 miles without changing it.
08-18-2011, 11:41 AM
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yeah I know I'm a dinosaur when I talk about oil change intervals that are so short but the cost is minimal and it just gives me that extra clear frame of mind.
08-18-2011, 01:00 PM
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It's not just cost. You're wasting a finite resource. Eventually, cost will be a consideration. With the amount of oil our motors hold, there no reason to change before 7500 miles.
Modern engines have much tighter tolerances so that's why new cars require 0w20 weight oil instead of 10w40. How many modern engines (within 7 yrs) have you heard of that blew up because of the oil?
Modern engines have much tighter tolerances so that's why new cars require 0w20 weight oil instead of 10w40. How many modern engines (within 7 yrs) have you heard of that blew up because of the oil?
08-18-2011, 03:10 PM
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I'm not wasting the oil I return it to my local recycling centre where the used oil is processed into another type of oil usable in another industry.
My owner's manual calls for 5w20 not 0w20.
My owner's manual calls for 5w20 not 0w20.
08-18-2011, 04:31 PM
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Last edited by Georgiaboy5.0L; 08-18-2011 at 04:33 PM.
08-18-2011, 10:34 PM
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I have a couple of questions for you old-school, frequent oil change guys...
Do you change your automatic transmission fluid more often than the manufacturer recommends? Keep in mind that the clutch plates in the transmission are designed to wear at a certain rate, so old, un-filtered fluid will be full of clutch material.
How often do you change your brake fluid? Glycol-based brake fluids absorb moisture over time making the fluid less capable of dealing with high heat.
Your motor oil isn't the only fluid in the vehicle that has a critical impact on the reliability of the vehicle.
Do you change your automatic transmission fluid more often than the manufacturer recommends? Keep in mind that the clutch plates in the transmission are designed to wear at a certain rate, so old, un-filtered fluid will be full of clutch material.
How often do you change your brake fluid? Glycol-based brake fluids absorb moisture over time making the fluid less capable of dealing with high heat.
Your motor oil isn't the only fluid in the vehicle that has a critical impact on the reliability of the vehicle.