Just want to collect some information since my first oil change is coming up soon and on the fence about going synthetic vs conventional, or blend. sorry if this has been done before but i didnt see it right away.
Also, before I vote in the poll, did you mean for it to be multiple choice (gas and oil)? The way you have it right now a member can only vote once so they would not be able to pick one of each. I can fix that for you before to many people vote in the poll.
Nothing but the best for my ride!! I use Ford Motorcraft full synthetic 5-20w As for gas only quality gas 91 (sucky CA gas octane) Chevron or 76 or Shell
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i figure there are threads on it, but i couldnt find any polls on type only. i was just wanting a graphical representation of "type" excluding brand. if you wish to talk about brand in the thread that is also welcomed by me, just not the main objective. I did search and found tons on oil consumption, and one on brand of oil + viscosity, but no poll on straight type including the stock oil, the synthetic blend. I just want ed to diferentiate between the full synthetic and the blend and the straight conventional.
When I went to try the first time it didn't want to let me vote in both portions. I went to try a second time before editing it and it worked <slo scratches head> must be something wrong with my POS computer, lol.
When we had our 11 5.0 we used 5w30, Like the other guy just said the 20 came out like water but if that's what Ford recommends then 20 weight should be fine. For non intercooled blower guys I'd use a 5w30 because the charger will make some serious heat under the hood
In 60,000 miles I have used both AMSOIL SS 5w20 and Motorcraft semi-synthetic 5w20 and always used the FL500-S Motorcraft oil filter. Oil changed every 5,000 miles. Also 93 octane for ever fuel up with the exception of 3 consecutive fills of 87 octane, while testing fuel mileage/peformance differences. My results proved higher octane was better for both variables
yep, i had to do it, i see these all the time in the motorcycle forums - even worse then cars!
the poll is what i was going for, but it is fun to see the opinions of the members. what i find interesting is there are mostly votes for FULL synthetic, and then the comments say the recommended synthetic blend....are they voting wrong?
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But the going consensus is 5W20 or 5W30. I figure going with the heavier weight would be better for the engine
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