Motorcraft Full Synthetic
05-31-2011, 10:59 AM
#11
After the hero engine teardown:
"Why the EcoBoost engine was so clean
The comparative lack of engine sludge/grime indicates that the engine’s PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system and the recommended Motorcraft 5W-30 synthetic blend motor oil – available off the shelf – worked in harmony to contribute to clean engine operation. "
Looks like the hero used synthetic blend.
"Why the EcoBoost engine was so clean
The comparative lack of engine sludge/grime indicates that the engine’s PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system and the recommended Motorcraft 5W-30 synthetic blend motor oil – available off the shelf – worked in harmony to contribute to clean engine operation. "
Looks like the hero used synthetic blend.
That's the oil I've been using for about 10 years now at the dealer.My dealer has (hopefully still has) a deal where you got the Oil & filter changed, 21 point inspection, tire rotation, and HAND wash and wax for $99.
I typically get it done every quarter even though my mileage doesn't really warrant it. $400 a year for a well serviced, cleaned and waxed truck every quarter is a small investment in my book. It also helps keep all the TSB's up to date.
05-31-2011, 11:06 AM
#12
I wonder what the oil change intervals were with the hero engine. The only reason I hesitate to use the MC blend is some pictures I saw on bobistheoilguy indicating quite a bit of varnish on a 4.6 mustang. IIRC he was doing 7.5 k mile OCI's.
Good to know that the MC blend can handle what the EB dishes out! I think I'll still stay with the full synthetic though....
Good to know that the MC blend can handle what the EB dishes out! I think I'll still stay with the full synthetic though....
05-31-2011, 11:46 AM
#13
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Motor craft syn oil is not a true full syn oil, it's a really refined oil that falls into a syn oil list of oils, only a few companies have a true syn oil, royal purple and few others. I've done some research on it, check it out.
05-31-2011, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TruckLarry
Works for me
That's the oil I've been using for about 10 years now at the dealer.My dealer has (hopefully still has) a deal where you got the Oil & filter changed, 21 point inspection, tire rotation, and HAND wash and wax for $99.
I typically get it done every quarter even though my mileage doesn't really warrant it. $400 a year for a well serviced, cleaned and waxed truck every quarter is a small investment in my book. It also helps keep all the TSB's up to date.
