CobraKaz Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I had 1500 miles on my car when I changed the oil and the info system said 3% life left. I was surprised with only 1500 miles on syn.oil. Used Ford's syn oil and a Ford Racing filter. The factory filter was a cheap piece of junk. Just did the oil change . What PITA the filter location is . Arm was soaked in oil . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmellSoGood Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 6K on mine and another 1.5 to go before it sees the dealer for an oil change. Nothing like using the car until the car I really want is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnbotrt Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm planning on changing oil at 500 miles then onto 3000 intervals,,How about Mobil1 5-50? What do you guys think?? And I didn't get the supplement to the owners manual, Dealer has ordered it, what is the part # for the oil filter? Is it the same as the 5.4 pick-up engine filter? Thanks in advance,,she's only got 190 miles on her so far, in getting the windows tinted today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm planning on changing oil at 500 miles then onto 3000 intervals,,How about Mobil1 5-50? What do you guys think?? And I didn't get the supplement to the owners manual, Dealer has ordered it, what is the part # for the oil filter? Is it the same as the 5.4 pick-up engine filter? Thanks in she's only got 190 miles on her so far, in getting the windows tinted today. Filter is FL820S,and the manual says to use motorcraft 5-50W B spec, 6 1/2 qts---- heres a link to Kman whowill ship all of it to you http://k-mansparts.com/items/motorcraft-filters-/fluids/motorcraft-5w-50-full-synthetic-motor-oil-xo-5w50-qgt-quart-xo-5w50-qgt-detail.htm Oil choice isa religius experince on this forum, but to me,if its all the same price,im sticking with whats in the manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDYSTANG_GT Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 How does the Ford B spec. oil differ from a non B spec oil? I also have castrol 5w50 in the car because I was told it met the B spec. Just wanted to know for sure before putting 3000 miles on it. I thought it was kinda like the Extended Protection additives that are in Mobil 1 EP oil. That way it gives it some extra assurance to meet the recommended OCI mileage interval listed in the owners manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500 rolls Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I'm planning on changing oil at 500 miles then onto 3000 intervals,,How about Mobil1 5-50? What do you guys think?? And I didn't get the supplement to the owners manual, Dealer has ordered it, what is the part # for the oil filter? Is it the same as the 5.4 pick-up engine filter? Thanks in advance,,she's only got 190 miles on her so far, in getting the windows tinted today. Keep it simple and in line with what Ford recommends by going with the Motorcraft 5W50 Spec B oil - if you ever have a problem with the engine and used another oil they technically have leverage and you could out of luck. Not worth doing something like that in my book, not sure why you wouldn't want to use their recommended oil. IMO, one of the great things about getting a new car is a) you are the one who breaks it in properly and B) it has a warranty so you are not out any $$ while it is covered. Big piece of mind for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 + 1 it aint worth the risk--stick with Motorcraft 5-50W. The difference is in the amount of zinc phospahte in the oil---this chemical tends to wear out the catalytics so they reduced the amount in the B spec oil. For way older cars, like my 65GTO thats bad because of tippet wear in starup--so i have to add it to my oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraKaz Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 + 1 it aint worth the risk--stick with Motorcraft 5-50W. The difference is in the amount of zinc phospahte in the oil---this chemical tends to wear out the catalytics so they reduced the amount in the B spec oil. For way older cars, like my 65GTO thats bad because of tippet wear in starup--so i have to add it to my oil So in the newer cars , all it does is wear out the Cats ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX STIG Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 So in the newer cars , all it does is wear out the Cats ? Castrol 5w/50 meets spec B on their MSDS. They just didn't print new bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Castrol 5w/50 meets spec B on their MSDS. They just didn't print new bottles. I have a bridge id like to sell you too--just kidding--like I said, oil selection is a very religius experience--Im agnostic on the subject, just go with the guy who makes the car at the same price for the oil--yes it just affects the cats--but they are under warranty as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraKaz Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have a bridge id like to sell you too--just kidding--like I said, oil selection is a very religius experience--Im agnostic on the subject, just go with the guy who makes the car at the same price for the oil--yes it just affects the cats--but they are under warranty as well. Would the car pick up any HP if the cats are burned out or will it throw a code . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Would the car pick up any HP if the cats are burned out or will it throw a code . From what Ive read, the cat pellets will get all clumped together,and the back pressure will build so the car wont run.Id assume itd be gradual, and youd feel a lessening in HP.One of our petroleum TS members might be able to explian the chemical reacions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnbotrt Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Keep it simple and in line with what Ford recommends by going with the Motorcraft 5W50 Spec B oil - if you ever have a problem with the engine and used another oil they technically have leverage and you could out of luck. Not worth doing something like that in my book, not sure why you wouldn't want to use their recommended oil. IMO, one of the great things about getting a new car is a) you are the one who breaks it in properly and B) it has a warranty so you are not out any $$ while it is covered. Big piece of mind for me. Good call. The Ford Dealer closest to me had the Motorcraft oil, I picked up 7qts for $62. I found Castrol Syntec 5-50, but I've never been a big Castrol fan. My F-150 is four years old with 68,000 miles on it, it's never had anything but Motorcraft oil in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX STIG Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have a bridge id like to sell you too--just kidding--like I said, oil selection is a very religius experience--Im agnostic on the subject, just go with the guy who makes the car at the same price for the oil--yes it just affects the cats--but they are under warranty as well. The link and the image will show Castrol has not updated their bottles... http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=82915470&contentId=6006933 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX STIG Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Good call. The Ford Dealer closest to me had the Motorcraft oil, I picked up 7qts for $62. I found Castrol Syntec 5-50, but I've never been a big Castrol fan. My F-150 is four years old with 68,000 miles on it, it's never had anything but Motorcraft oil in it. For that price I'm guess it came with a jar of Vaseline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraKaz Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 For that price I'm guess it came with a jar of Vaseline? Thats th problem here were i live . They use KY though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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