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Oil
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09/14/19 12:03 AM
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bigbob_ftw
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2015 5.0 50,000 miles. Always used motorcraft semi synthetic 5w-20 and a motorcraft filter. Change every 5000 miles. Should I go full synthetic? If so why
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Oil
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#7606414
09/14/19 12:09 AM
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pegasaurus
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Mobil1 and Mobil1 only. My 401K will thank you.
Funny thing about getting older: Your eyesight starts getting weaker but your ability to see through people's BS gets much better.
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Re: Oil
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#7606415
09/14/19 12:11 AM
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bigbob_ftw
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Mobil1 and Mobil1 only. My 401K will thank you. How often?
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Oil
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#7606420
09/14/19 12:20 AM
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Jimbo1
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I don't think it really matters much. Most important part is changing it regularly. I've always changed at 5k intervals and have never had oil related problems, ever.
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Re: Oil
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#7606431
09/14/19 12:31 AM
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SnakeWrangler
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Mobil1 and Mobil1 only. My 401K will thank you. What we use at work....every 4K miles
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Oil
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#7606432
09/14/19 12:32 AM
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Okiedog
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Royal Purple 5w30. Every 7000. On my 3rd vehicle with no problems.
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Re: Oil
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#7606434
09/14/19 12:33 AM
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TexFlip
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You're supposed to change the oil?!?!?
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Oil
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#7606450
09/14/19 01:01 AM
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TCM3
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If you really want to know, look up Project Farm on youtube and watch his Oil showdowns
Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)
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Re: Oil
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#7606477
09/14/19 01:20 AM
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Big Fitz
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Check out https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/Most oils are fine (I prefer 100% synthetic) but believe the biggest mistake most people make is going with the ultra-cheap oil filter the quick lube places provide. Do some research on oil filters and find one with the lowest micron filtration size. I've read studies from bearing manufacturers that indicate most wear occurs due to the amount and size of particulates suspended in the oil.
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: Oil
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#7606479
09/14/19 01:28 AM
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Paluxy
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I change my Mobile1 when the truck tells me to. 12K or so
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Re: Oil
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#7606481
09/14/19 01:30 AM
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bill oxner
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I have mine changed each year at Juffy Lube when I get my inspection sticker. Im not sure what they put in there. It's across from HEB where I renew my license.
Never check it or have it checked.
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Re: Oil
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#7606487
09/14/19 01:36 AM
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TCM3
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Check out https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/Most oils are fine (I prefer 100% synthetic) but believe the biggest mistake most people make is going with the ultra-cheap oil filter the quick lube places provide. Do some research on oil filters and find one with the lowest micron filtration size. I've read studies from bearing manufacturers that indicate most wear occurs due to the amount and size of particulates suspended in the oil. Wix or Napa gold, 16 microns filtration.
Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)
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Re: Oil
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#7606494
09/14/19 01:40 AM
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68rustbucket
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I only use motorcraft filters on my Fords.
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Re: Oil
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#7606495
09/14/19 01:41 AM
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bigbob_ftw
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Big Sprocket Bob
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Check out https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/Most oils are fine (I prefer 100% synthetic) but believe the biggest mistake most people make is going with the ultra-cheap oil filter the quick lube places provide. Do some research on oil filters and find one with the lowest micron filtration size. I've read studies from bearing manufacturers that indicate most wear occurs due to the amount and size of particulates suspended in the oil. Wix or Napa gold, 16 microns filtration. Wix is good.
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Oil
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#7606497
09/14/19 01:42 AM
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DocHorton
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I always use synthetic and only change the oil when my truck tells me. Honestly, probably a waste of money because I don't keep anything over 100k miles.
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Re: Oil
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#7606502
09/14/19 01:51 AM
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Bee'z
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I have always ran Mobile full synthetic with Wix or AC delco filter. Recently passed 210K and she still runs great. Since you have ran motorcraft that long I would just stick with what you have been running. That is good oil
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Re: Oil
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#7606507
09/14/19 01:55 AM
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Bullfrog
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I run whatever the dealer throws in it so they’ll warranty it.
Bill, you have GOT to get out past your comfort circle!
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Re: Oil
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#7606529
09/14/19 02:31 AM
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pdr55
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Castrol full synthetic with Baldwin filter every 7K.
If you`re running down my country, man, You`re walking on the fighting side of me. (Merle)
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Re: Oil
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#7606549
09/14/19 03:08 AM
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redchevy
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105,000 on our ford on motorcraft oil still doesn’t use a drop of oil. The motorcraft is good oil and is pretty darn cheap I wouldn’t change a thing.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Oil
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#7606561
09/14/19 03:35 AM
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wp75169
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313k on mine using conventional 15/40 Rotella. At 295 ford decided to put Ford partial synthetic in it. Damn truck had a stroke. Leaked everywhere for a week. Now I’m running what ford put in it but I wish they would have left it alone. Bottom line, if you’re going to switch do it now. The factory ford oil designed for it is good oil. Just don’t use Penzoil, I wouldn’t put that [censored] on my bicycle chain.
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Re: Oil
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#7606572
09/14/19 03:59 AM
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TCM3
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What's so bad about Pennzoil?
Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)
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Re: Oil
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#7606579
09/14/19 04:17 AM
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wp75169
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What's so bad about Pennzoil? Nothing I’m sure. Just personal preference. I’ve saw things I didn’t like about it but I’m no chemical engineer or whoever it may be who knows these things.
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Re: Oil
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#7606586
09/14/19 04:46 AM
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Scott W
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Aside from changing it regularly, the main advice I've gotten is to use the same stuff every time. If you go full synthetic, stick to it. If you don't, then don't.
I run full synthetic (Castrol or M1, 5w-20) in mine and wife's trucks and my 1977 Scout gets Valvoline conventional (10w-30) because that's what the guy that rebuilt the motor 18 yrs ago said to use.
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Re: Oil
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#7606592
09/14/19 04:59 AM
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Bee'z
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What's so bad about Pennzoil? I personally would not run that in a lawn mower. Much less anything of value
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Re: Oil
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#7606617
09/14/19 11:32 AM
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snake oil
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Mobil1 and Mobil1 only. My 401K will thank you. Every 5000 on my F-150. Cheap insurance.
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