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Old May 10, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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How does Ford synethic oil compare to Mobil 1 ?
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Old May 10, 2015 | 05:50 PM
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I use motorcraft but I have a 5.4, I believe the eco boosts have different oil requirements. I'm assuming you have an eco boost based off your user name. I use the motorcraft because it's made by Ford and:

https://www.f150forum.com/f4/thought...-blend-127704/

http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...is-report.html

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/10...mobil-1-a.html

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Old May 11, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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I use Amsoil Signature Series oil.
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Old May 11, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by shortride
I use Amsoil Signature Series oil.
That answered the question now didn't it...
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Old May 12, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RealQuiet
That answered the question now didn't it...
NO!
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Old May 12, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Happy Eco
How does Ford synethic oil compare to Mobil 1 ?
I can't find a NOACK spec for MC full synth. But it's 13.8 for the 5w-30 semi-synth.

Much more info here:

http://www.f150online.com/forums/200...ml#post5128389

http://www.f150online.com/forums/v6-...ml#post5146489

PQIA data source: http://www.pqiamerica.com/samplesummaryPCMOrev4test.htm

Hence - in an EB, I'd run only Pennzoil Ultra - not M1, not MC. It even beats Signature on NOACK. As stated, it ain't the oil, it's the engine.

good luck
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