Secondo Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Quick oil change shops will not have the expertise and products to work on specialty cars such as the GT500 with its unique oil requirement and parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I can't find synthetic 5W-50 anywhere in Atlanta outside of Summit or a Ford dealership. I've tried all of the Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly's (they did have 2 quarts to be fair), and even Mustangs Unlimited. Nothing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Not surprised, that's because only the GT500, FGT and Boss 302 use the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 If anyone is going to use an oil center like Jiffy Lube or another shop. the first question you ask is, "Do you have the correct oil and filter in stock for my car". This assumes that YOU know what the correct oil and filter your car requires. Make sure you tell them how much oil your car needs and make sure they write it down on the work order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billross Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Keep in mind too that if your car is still under warranty, you can't use just any 5W-50 synthetic oil, you have to use Motorcraft oil to ensure continued warranty coverage for your engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Keep in mind too that if your car is still under warranty, you can't use just any 5W-50 synthetic oil, you have to use Motorcraft oil to ensure continued warranty coverage for your engine. No sir, that's just not true. Well, kind'a sort'a. If a automobile mfgr. mandates a particular *brand* of oil they must supply it for free. As per the Magnuson-Moss Federal Warranty Act that is called a "Tie=in" and as I said, the mfgr. would have to supply it to the vehicle owner for free. What they can do (and often DO do) is to require a specific SFI *rating*. The viscosity is a 'recommendation" due to the varying temperatures, climates and driving conditions in the USA but the rating *must* be followed to ensure the warranty is not voided. And if I remember correctly (IIRC), the Motorcraft 0wt-50 engine oil that Ford Motor Company (FoMoCo) requires is only made by FoMoCo so in a round-about way, they circumvent the MM Act. However, if a warrantied failure does occur and the Motor Company contends that the type of engine oil is to blame, the burden of proof lies in *their* lap, not yours. THEY have to prove (and PROVE is the key) that it was the reason for the failure. And that would be nearly impossible to do because there is no way in the world that just about *any* decent engine oil, regardless of the brand, viscosity or the rating would cause a catastrophic engine failure. The other common myth that circulates is that you must use a Ford Dealer to maintain your vehicle and keep the warranty intact. That is totally false although widely circulated. In fact, you don't even need a registered Automotive Repair Facility to do the work, YOU can do it yourself and still maintain the warranty on your car. The key is documentation and receipts. And be sure to note it in your owners manual if there is a section for doing so. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 No sir, that's just not true. Well, kind'a sort'a. If a automobile mfgr. mandates a particular *brand* of oil they must supply it for free. As per the Magnuson-Moss Federal Warranty Act that is called a "Tie=in" and as I said, the mfgr. would have to supply it to the vehicle owner for free. What they can do (and often DO do) is to require a specific SFI *rating*. The viscosity is a 'recommendation" due to the varying temperatures, climates and driving conditions in the USA but the rating *must* be followed to ensure the warranty is not voided. And if I remember correctly (IIRC), the Motorcraft 0wt-50 engine oil that Ford Motor Company (FoMoCo) requires is only made by FoMoCo so in a round-about way, they circumvent the MM Act. However, if a warrantied failure does occur and the Motor Company contends that the type of engine oil is to blame, the burden of proof lies in *their* lap, not yours. THEY have to prove (and PROVE is the key) that it was the reason for the failure. And that would be nearly impossible to do because there is no way in the world that just about *any* decent engine oil, regardless of the brand, viscosity or the rating would cause a catastrophic engine failure. The other common myth that circulates is that you must use a Ford Dealer to maintain your vehicle and keep the warranty intact. That is totally false although widely circulated. In fact, you don't even need a registered Automotive Repair Facility to do the work, YOU can do it yourself and still maintain the warranty on your car. The key is documentation and receipts. And be sure to note it in your owners manual if there is a section for doing so. Phill +1. Well-said, Phill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I can't find synthetic 5W-50 anywhere in Atlanta outside of Summit or a Ford dealership. I've tried all of the Autozone, Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly's (they did have 2 quarts to be fair), and even Mustangs Unlimited. Nothing though. Advanced carries Castrol, if they don't have it on the shelf they can order it NAPA can get Mobil 1, but they have to order it, and it seems like most of the guys at the counter dont know that Go on their website and order it for pickup at your local store and you can sometimes get it on sale for $5.99 a Qt PS. Last resort......I have ordered from these guys: http://thelubricantstore.com/engine-oil/mobil-1tm-5w50-6x1qt.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yea, I'm not going back to Gwinnett Ford and shelling out nearly $80 for the materials to do an oil change again. I'll order from K-Man's website again if need be. I used them back in the day with my old Excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radical08 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I order my kits from Late Model Restoration and do the change myself so I know it is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1968 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 As far as the actual oil is concerned it's manufactured by Esso for Ford. It's Mobile 1 5w-50. I'm sure Castrol is probably OK, but I might be worried if their formula takes into account the special sleaving in the motor. I use the Mobile 1 and an Amsoil Synthetic filter. - Amsoil doesn't make the oil otherwise I would use it. As far as Jiffy goes, those videos are years old and run by unscrupulous people. Your shop just happened to break the golden rule of checking if they had everything before draining- I'll bet they have learned their lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1968 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 One other quick point. If you think a licensed mechanic is doing your oil change at Ford you are sadly mistaken. They don't have time to do oil changes, they do the big money jobs. More often than not, it's the lowest man on the totem pole doing it - working on your pride and joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I just got an e-mail from NAPA and they have the Mobile 1 on sale for $5.99 a quart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I just got an e-mail from NAPA and they have the Mobile 1 on sale for $5.99 a quart. Is that Nationally or just locally? Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I believe it is nationally, but you should go to NAPAs website to confirm. I can't order it online, but it may just be a California problem. I called my local dealer and he can order it and the $5.99 price is the correct price for the month of September.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 You'll have to check your local store's site by entering in your zip code; just do a search for 5W50. It is a monthly special so I assume it's good until the end of September. My local store had a few cases in stock. I picked up enough for my next OC at that price last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recaro123 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 My car takes 8.5 quarts, $97 for 9 qts So how long does the oil last at these prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookwyrm Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 So how long does the oil last at these prices? 6 months or 7500 miles is the recommended interval (which you'd generally want to follow to ensure warranty coverage). I hope nobody buys these cars expecting maintenance to be cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Think he meant how long it would be on the shelves at the store. I change mine once a year with 2000 miles driven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recaro123 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 6 months or 7500 miles Does that include severe conditions such as stop-and-go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I change mine every 5000.........the analyses I've run show the Mobil 1 holds up pretty well to that point and could go a bit further But I like to play it safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSideWinder Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 We local guys that need this oil just order it in from Napa. I've been using Mobil 1 and just order a couple cases to have around. Filters also. Then I go to a Mobil 1 quick change, provide all the materials for them and watch what they do every second. Cost 12 bucks, plus my own products. Way easier than getting a jack out, draining everything, replacing it, and then having to deal with the left over oil & bottles. It's fairly easy to change oil, and when I go in with the Shelby they are so in awe they barely wanna touch the car. My Mobil 1 place will even let me go into the pit and look under the car. I guess its all in the guys that work at the jiffy lubes etc....Some are capable places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nothing gets this forum going like oil threads. They are the best! I'm surprised the amway oil guy didn't weigh in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 For those interested, Amsoil now offers SAE 5W-50 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil that MEETS THE SO-CALLED "Ford WSS-M2C931-C (Mustang)" SPECIFICATION. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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