vacheron16 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Which is the best engine oil to use in a SS? Brand and specs? I´m thinking about Mobil 1 5w-50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Which is the best engine oil to use in a SS? Brand and specs? I´m thinking about Mobil 1 5w-50? Personally I'm a fan of Mobile 1. Unfortunately, 5W-50 is not available here in the States ... I'm not much of a oil gurue so I'll leave that up to the other guys. + 1 Mobile 1!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bear Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Just my.02 but from what I have read in my one tuner mag, and from a few shows such as horsepower, gearz, the general concensus seems to be Royal purple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I use R.P in the 65 ,& 68` & Mobil in the 07`. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'm assuming you can get 5w-50 in Canada? I wonder why up there and not down here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Does the Mobile 1 5w-50 meet the Ford "B-SPEC"?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I use RedLine synthetic in my Shelby. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I use Royal Purple. It held up pretty well driving from MN to Terlingua, 3 days of wild fun and the drive back home total miles almost 4000 and oil still looked new. Its actually purple in color to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DDT Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I use Royal Purple. It held up pretty well driving from MN to Terlingua, 3 days of wild fun and the drive back home total miles almost 4000 and oil still looked new. Its actually purple in color to. But does it smell as good as Mobile 1 ??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 But does it smell as good as Mobile 1 ??????????? I'm not sure I can only smell burning rubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 When your cheking your oil?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I like whatever the ford lot puts in, works good. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I use the Mobile 1 5w-30 in the 05 Mustang GT....... Cannot find Mobile 1 5w-50 here for the GT500 so I use the Motorcraft from the Dealer........ It smells like right out of the new container!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I use the Mobile 1 5w-30 in the 05 Mustang GT....... Cannot find Mobile 1 5w-50 here for the GT500 so I use the Motorcraft from the Dealer........ It smells like right out of the new container!!!!!!!!!! Yesss... but have you TASTED it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yesss... but have you TASTED it? I wouldn't taste it even if it smelled good........ So tell me what does the taste like?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 The question was what is the best oil for the SS? Didn't Shelby continue to use the Motorcraft GT500 oil? If you contact the other oil companies mentioned above they will all tell you that their product will meet or exceed the Ford Spec B oil. They just didn't want to spend the money to certify their claims. If I could not get my hands on the Motorcraft or Roush Spec oil I would use Castrol 5w-50 not Mobil 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 This thread can go on forever. What it comes down to is proof, and the type of oil you use, which if fine - different strokes for different folks, and we all know we can debate forever. Honestly, if I can't get Mobile 1 into my Shelby then I'm sticking with Motorcraft, which remains the case. In fact, I was so curious about how well the Motocraft oil held up, I sent it in to get tested (BlackStone in Indiana). The results were great, no abnormal wear/tear or breakdown, just good lube... So, the Motorcraft is good stuff. Ford wouldn't put it in their cars if it was a sub-par oil. My advice is stick with what Ford tells you to put in it. Past that, good luck locking down a motor oil that you are comfortable with, because there are a lot of them, and you have to find out and debate if they meet the specs. Plus, it gives Ford more leeway to void your warranty (and something goes wrong) if they don't approve of the lube you're putting in there... Happy Hunting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Does the Mobile 1 5w-50 meet the Ford "B-SPEC"?????????? no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 no I had an SHM 5.4 Aluminum block put in my SS and Mobil 1 5W50 synthetic was recommended (after it was broken in for 1,000 km). My 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I use the Motorcraft the Ford recommends. I dont know if its the best, but thats what the BOOK said to use!!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I use the Motorcraft the Ford recommends. I dont know if its the best, but thats what the BOOK said to use!!! MM +1!! FYI out of US owners... 5W-50 Mobile 1 not sold in the United States Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacheron16 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Just put this in the car. No problem getting it in Europe. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNGCRSH Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 MOBIL ONE 5/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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