Where are the oil threads???
11-23-2016, 06:44 PM
#1
Where are the oil threads???
I'm a member of several motorcycle forums and the oil thread abound. Not only are they not obvious on this forum, but I even did a search and can't find any threads discussing what oil and/or filters folks are using. 
I saw a vague reference to Pennzoil in one thread, but nothing with any substance or detail. I'm trying to get a read on what most folks prefer and why.
I saw a vague reference to Pennzoil in one thread, but nothing with any substance or detail. I'm trying to get a read on what most folks prefer and why.
11-23-2016, 07:16 PM
#2
Junior Member
It's oil. All them are pretty good these days. These truck aren't exceptional high performance vehicle. Pick a name brand, pick what you can afford (regular, syn-blend, full-syn), and use the weight called for by ford, 5w20, and your truck will be fine.
I would change regular oil every 4k miles. Syn-blend around 5k, and full- syn around 6-7.
Having worked at dealership for manufacturers with the 10k mile OCI, the engines in those vehicles are leaky, noisy, turds by the time they get into the 80k-100k range.
I would change regular oil every 4k miles. Syn-blend around 5k, and full- syn around 6-7.
Having worked at dealership for manufacturers with the 10k mile OCI, the engines in those vehicles are leaky, noisy, turds by the time they get into the 80k-100k range.
11-24-2016, 10:34 PM
#3
When I had my '11 F150 - The oil spec Ford calls for was at least a semi synthetic of full synthetic in every brand that claimed to meet that spec. Im sure its the same for my new truck. BTW I ran Chevron Delo 400LE 5W40 full Synthetic probly for the last 3-4 yrs I had it. (Nope - this product didnt meet that Ford spec) Got 263000 kms on it when I got rid of it and motor was still going strong with no issues.
Last edited by Phyer Phyter; 11-24-2016 at 10:38 PM.
11-25-2016, 04:03 PM
#5
Senior Member
You need to search better. They come up several times a week. Most are useless. Here's a synopsis:
1) How often do you change your oil? Answers - when the truck tells me to, or every 3,000 miles, or when I get home from the dealer, every 6,000 miles religiously...
2) What filters? Motorcraft only, or Fram stinks, or ...
3) What oil? Every answer in the world.
Then you get:
"These plastic plugs that don't need a wrench are absurd. I used a giant pipe wrench anyway".
and
"I use 10w30 oil no matter what the manual says".
To better search the site, type this into Google:
SITE:sitename searchterms
as in:
SITE:www.f150forum.com OIL
I like the last line in your most recent post - be done with it. You're on the right track.
1) How often do you change your oil? Answers - when the truck tells me to, or every 3,000 miles, or when I get home from the dealer, every 6,000 miles religiously...
2) What filters? Motorcraft only, or Fram stinks, or ...
3) What oil? Every answer in the world.
Then you get:
"These plastic plugs that don't need a wrench are absurd. I used a giant pipe wrench anyway".
and
"I use 10w30 oil no matter what the manual says".
To better search the site, type this into Google:
SITE:sitename searchterms
as in:
SITE:www.f150forum.com OIL
I like the last line in your most recent post - be done with it. You're on the right track.