Amsoil 0W30
04-22-2013, 10:05 AM
#31
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
Liability, heck! They make a lot of money off the mark-up on oil and filters. But my service rep is fine with me bringing my own and I let him know I appreciate it.
I've always changed my own oil until recently when I started to experience dizziness from laying on my back in closed quarters. I should update my living will to bury me face down so the world can kiss, uh, never mind.
I've always changed my own oil until recently when I started to experience dizziness from laying on my back in closed quarters. I should update my living will to bury me face down so the world can kiss, uh, never mind.
04-22-2013, 11:19 AM
#32
Senior Member
Liability, heck! They make a lot of money off the mark-up on oil and filters. But my service rep is fine with me bringing my own and I let him know I appreciate it.
I've always changed my own oil until recently when I started to experience dizziness from laying on my back in closed quarters. I should update my living will to bury me face down so the world can kiss, uh, never mind.
I've always changed my own oil until recently when I started to experience dizziness from laying on my back in closed quarters. I should update my living will to bury me face down so the world can kiss, uh, never mind.
When you consider the cost of labor as well as the cost of using the facilities as well as covering the cost of other fixed costs like insurance, even those $29.99 oil changes are an absolute bargain. They probably lose money on each oil change when considering all costs, but it is the cost of developing a customer base who they hope will bring in vehicles as they age past the warranty period.
When you think about it, even Motorcraft 5w20 semi synthetic costs $5.99 a quart at Walmart.
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sullyman (04-22-2013)
04-22-2013, 12:34 PM
#33
One Bad MoFoMoCo Owner
When you consider the cost of labor as well as the cost of using the facilities as well as covering the cost of other fixed costs like insurance, even those $29.99 oil changes are an absolute bargain. They probably lose money on each oil change when considering all costs, but it is the cost of developing a customer base who they hope will bring in vehicles as they age past the warranty period.
When you think about it, even Motorcraft 5w20 semi synthetic costs $5.99 a quart at Walmart.
When you think about it, even Motorcraft 5w20 semi synthetic costs $5.99 a quart at Walmart.
Ford does it for $34 at my dealer, and they rotate and fill the tires, fill the wiper fluid, check all the other fluid levels, etc.
Why wouldn't I let them do it?
04-22-2013, 05:39 PM
#34
Senior Member
04-23-2013, 12:37 AM
#35
Senior Member
Since our 5.0's take about 8 quarts, you are going to have to buy some quarts in there.
I believe Motorcraft and Mobil 1 sell for almost the same up here in Alaska, so it is a no brainer to use Mobil 1 since you get a full synthetic.
04-24-2013, 09:22 AM
#36
I'm 60 years old and I still change my own oil; heck, I just did my EB FX4 today with a Motorcraft oil filter and Pennzoil Ultra.
I torque every nut and bolt as necessary; I'm not on a time and productivity schedule!
I rotated the tires and while doing so I cleaned the inside of the wheel and the brake hat to ensure a clean mating of the two; to me it's important that things go back together cleanly and properly tightened.
There'll be a day when I'll have to go the dealer for oil changes and such but hopefully that's quite a way off.
I torque every nut and bolt as necessary; I'm not on a time and productivity schedule!
I rotated the tires and while doing so I cleaned the inside of the wheel and the brake hat to ensure a clean mating of the two; to me it's important that things go back together cleanly and properly tightened.
There'll be a day when I'll have to go the dealer for oil changes and such but hopefully that's quite a way off.
Last edited by dyeguy1212; 04-24-2013 at 09:24 AM.
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gregsf150stx (04-24-2013)
04-24-2013, 10:38 AM
#37
Senior Member
Well, lets see, 5 quarts is 17.99, one quart is 5.99
gotta have 8 quarts(7.7 I think is the correct #), by buying 3 extra quarts, you've already spend the same as you would have on another 5qt jug, and you've still got oil left for the next oil change.
Am i missing something math wise?
gotta have 8 quarts(7.7 I think is the correct #), by buying 3 extra quarts, you've already spend the same as you would have on another 5qt jug, and you've still got oil left for the next oil change.
Am i missing something math wise?
04-24-2013, 10:40 AM
#38
Senior Member
04-24-2013, 11:53 PM
#39
Senior Member
Well, lets see, 5 quarts is 17.99, one quart is 5.99
gotta have 8 quarts(7.7 I think is the correct #), by buying 3 extra quarts, you've already spend the same as you would have on another 5qt jug, and you've still got oil left for the next oil change.
Am i missing something math wise?
gotta have 8 quarts(7.7 I think is the correct #), by buying 3 extra quarts, you've already spend the same as you would have on another 5qt jug, and you've still got oil left for the next oil change.
Am i missing something math wise?
01-11-2017, 02:46 PM
#40
I live in Phoenix, Az area - HOT summers.
I have a 2010 XLT 150 screw, with the 5.4 flex fuel - would switching to Amsoil 0-30 be ok? It's the full synthetic, whereas manual recommends 5-20. I have 91k miles, owned since new, been using semi-synthetic since new.
Thanks.
I have a 2010 XLT 150 screw, with the 5.4 flex fuel - would switching to Amsoil 0-30 be ok? It's the full synthetic, whereas manual recommends 5-20. I have 91k miles, owned since new, been using semi-synthetic since new.
Thanks.