View Poll Results: Specifically for the 2004-2008 5.4L V8 Triton, what oil do YOU use?
0W-40
9
1.06%
5W-20
474
55.76%
5W-30
289
34.00%
5W-40
18
2.12%
10W-30
33
3.88%
10W-40
13
1.53%
Any of them, it doesn't matter
5
0.59%
Other
9
1.06%
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5.4L Engine Oil - "What Should I Use?"
03-16-2016, 08:19 AM
#1
Some guy
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5.4L Engine Oil - "What Should I Use?"
An interesting idea came up - after several "What oil should I use?" questions, mostly because of the 5.4L's tendency to tick, why not make it a sticky? You decide!
Poll is now open. Vote away, folks.
And keep the conversation civil
my main personal rule is if you're going to post "facts," be ready to back them up with references. Anecdotal evidence is not evidence.
Legal disclaimer: this poll / thread is not a substitute for the manufacturer's recommendation. It is merely an expression of user opinion.
Poll is now open. Vote away, folks.
And keep the conversation civil
my main personal rule is if you're going to post "facts," be ready to back them up with references. Anecdotal evidence is not evidence.Legal disclaimer: this poll / thread is not a substitute for the manufacturer's recommendation. It is merely an expression of user opinion.
Last edited by Martian; 03-16-2016 at 08:28 AM.
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03-16-2016, 08:29 AM
#2
Thanks Lamartian, hopefully this will become a sticky so that new users can find their answer rather quickly.
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03-16-2016, 08:30 AM
#3
Some guy
Thread Starter
03-16-2016, 09:05 AM
#5
Some guy
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I can add them
03-16-2016, 09:08 AM
#6
Some guy
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Done. I put in an "other" one for any obscure ones that might pop up.
03-16-2016, 09:17 AM
#7
Super Duper Senior Member
Manual says to use 5W20, so that's what I use. I'm no oil guru though. Is there a reason to use something else?
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03-16-2016, 10:12 AM
#8
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Depends on who you ask. Personally I'm a 5W-30 guy. The same engine in Australia calls for 10W-30. I think Ford only spec'd 5W-20 because of U.S. CAFE requirements and a measly increase in MPG, but I can't back that last part up.
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03-16-2016, 11:05 AM
#9
Super Duper Senior Member
I wonder if it has more to do with the temperature differences between the 2 countries? I live in FL, It doesn't get below freezing were I live. Normal temps in our "winter" are mid 40's to 50's. And that only lasts a few weeks.
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