Cam Phasers
06-13-2011, 10:01 PM
#11
Thanks for your input.......That's what I think as well......but thought someone that know more about cam phasers and weight of oil more than I would share their thoughts.......Thanks
06-13-2011, 10:55 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Camp Pendleton, California
Posts: 383
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
I would again offer you should go to: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
Everything you want to know about the difference in viscosity at 212 degrees is there. The forums also have plenty of information for you if you want specific information or advice.
Everything you want to know about the difference in viscosity at 212 degrees is there. The forums also have plenty of information for you if you want specific information or advice.
06-14-2011, 12:21 AM
#13
This thread is surprisingly interesting.
Manufacturers will undoubtedly split the difference if it means better fleet CAFE.
I wonder (maybe for the first) if there may be more politics involved in this choice.
I can hear the accountant saying,"just get them out of warranty".
On the other side the percentage difference in viscosity between these oils must be minimal at best.
But you know, 10% @ 200K miles is 40k miles, and that is alot to some folks.........
But still, a miniscule difference in viscosity must mean an even more miniscule effect on mpg, right????........?????
Manufacturers will undoubtedly split the difference if it means better fleet CAFE.
I wonder (maybe for the first) if there may be more politics involved in this choice.
I can hear the accountant saying,"just get them out of warranty".
On the other side the percentage difference in viscosity between these oils must be minimal at best.
But you know, 10% @ 200K miles is 40k miles, and that is alot to some folks.........
But still, a miniscule difference in viscosity must mean an even more miniscule effect on mpg, right????........?????
06-14-2011, 12:36 AM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Camp Pendleton, California
Posts: 383
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
http://www.zddplus.com/TechBrief13%2...0Viscosity.pdf
For giggles there is a chart in this PDF that will show you the difference in actual viscosity at temp between 5-20 and 5-30.
For giggles there is a chart in this PDF that will show you the difference in actual viscosity at temp between 5-20 and 5-30.
06-14-2011, 12:58 AM
#15
A very well placed and interesting post!
At first I thought it was simply an advertisement for synthetic oil.
But really it was all about viscosity, and recommends mfg stated minimum viscosity requirements.
(unless in extreme conditions....)
Nice post.
Gives me faith.
At first I thought it was simply an advertisement for synthetic oil.
But really it was all about viscosity, and recommends mfg stated minimum viscosity requirements.
(unless in extreme conditions....)
Nice post.
Gives me faith.
06-14-2011, 09:40 AM
#16
06-14-2011, 08:30 PM
#17
Originally Posted by Georgiaboy5.0L
I total understand what your saying, I'm only taking about a 5W-20 vs. 5W30......not 20W-50....like I said earlier, I've got an F150 with over 200K never had a drop of 5W-20 in it, only 5W-30.....so can anyone say for sure if 5W-30 will effect the phasers?????????????
06-14-2011, 09:39 PM
#18
06-14-2011, 09:46 PM
#19
Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You should think about your warranty as well. If something were to go wrong, and they knew you were running that oil, I'm sure they could absolutely find a way to deny you any warranty repairs on the engine, depending on your dealer of course.
06-14-2011, 09:51 PM
#20
Ford only recommends Motorcraft oil.....