I'm just trying to find out what kind of oil your using and if your burning any inbetween changes?

I only have 5k on my stang but seems to be burning nothing with motorcraft 5w-20.

 

Using Mobil 1 and don't add any inbetween oil changes, less than .5 quart burned in 5000 miles I would estimate.

 

You'll find that the Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5w-20 is pretty good...no oil burning here...I did change her out at 652 miles and I'm ready for a second oil/filter change next week (been about 4 months) and the ODO is reading 3,425 miles... I usually change it out about every 3K miles or about 4 months...on my previous '02 V6 I ran her hard and at 65K miles she never burned a drop of the 5w-20 Synblend oil...on other hand, my '01 Vette burns about a half a quart of Mobil 1 every 1,500 miles...

 

I change mine every three months, because of driving conditions here, and I check it about once a month, never seen it use any oil. I use whatever the dealership put in it.

 

I've got 6000 miles on my '06 now and everytime I've checked the oil level between changes, I've found that it really had not used any oil, so I didn't have to add any.

 

There really shouldn't be any oil loss (burning or otherwise) during the normal oil change intervals (whether you use 3K, 5K or by time). If there is...something is wrong.

As far as oil goes, my favorite for a long time (dating back to my '96 GT) has been Motorcraft synthetic and Motorcraft filters. You can now get a little higher performance filter, Ford Racing's version of the Motorcraft. I use them exclusively in the '05.

 

Mobil1 5w-20 Synthetic Oil & Mobil M1-210 Oil filter.
Never noticed any difference in oil level between changes.

 

If you have to add oil it's a sign that it time to chain your oil and filter.

 

I've never had to add any with the last two oil changes.

Royal Purple 5w20 and Mobile 1 (M1-210) oil filter

 

Use caution with the Ford Racing filters, "higher performance" = less filtration. Increases HP by having larger "holes" for the oil to flow through, creating less work for the oil pump. This means more dirt will pass through the filter and stay in the oil rather than get filtered. Not saying it's a bad filter, just so you are aware of how it works for "higher performance"

 

I have heard this before and I have decided to go with the Mobile One M1-210 filter too.

 

is it the same for k&n filters??

 

Yes, K&N filters work the same way, larger holes for easier flow.
These diagrams are from Amsoil's website detailing how their Synthetic Media Oil Filters work. The Mobil1 filters use Synthetic media as well, so these pics apply there as well.

 

Quote - "Use caution with the Ford Racing filters, "higher performance" = less filtration. Increases HP by having larger "holes" for the oil to flow through, creating less work for the oil pump. This means more dirt will pass through the filter and stay in the oil rather than get filtered. Not saying it's a bad filter, just so you are aware of how it works for "higher performance"

Just so you are aware of how the FRPP filter really works...It's a heavier duty filter, stronger case, silicone anti drainback valve, non-stick sealing gasket, and 50% more filtering capacity than the standard filter.

So, no "larger holes". It's actually a pretty good filter.

 

Interesting, you are correct! I was wrong! I checked into the Ford Performance filters about 2 years ago and they were basically the same as K&N at that time from what I could tell. They must have redesigned them quite a bit since then, glad SOMEBODY knows what the heck they are talking about because evidently I don't!!! Sorry for any confusion, they do sound like a good filter.

 

How about your break-in method in conjunction with oil consumption? any of you guys that are NOT burning oil break it in hard? Or did you all baby it? ... or are some of you that have broken her in easy having problems burning oil?
Anyone notice a difference? or is it too early to tell.

I broke mine in hard, and haven't lost any. I just switched over to Mobile1, and I have yet to check the dip stick to see where I'm running at.

 

I changed my oil at 1500 miles with the Motorcraft Syn Blend 5W-20, then switched to Mobil 1 5W-20 at 3000 miles. Changed it at 6000, 9000, and 12000 miles. Each time a little more than 5 qts drained out, so it looks like I'm using about 1/2 to 3/4 qt or so every 3000 miles.

 

So you're paying more for unnecessary features like a stronger case? The FL-820-S already has a silicone ADBV and a decent sealing gasket. I usually run my FL-820-S filters to 6000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. I have not seen any signs of filter failure. It's a **** good deal at $3+ per filter/

 

I'm hearing alot about if you use a full synthetic that your more prone ot burn a little more oil. I'm going to try the mobil 1 stuff since i already bought it and see. If i'm burning anything i'll make the switch back to the good ol standby 'motorcraft oil'

 

I changed mine at 2000 and put in 6 qts., then at 3000 and drained about 5 - 5.5 qts. So, maybe .5 - 1 qt. in 1000 miles. Asked around about it, though, and was told that's pretty typical. Actually, I even posted that question on here, and the overwhelming response from fellow Mustang guys and gals was that it was nothing out of the ordinary. I haven't checked it since then, but all the car guys I know have told me that some consumption during the initial 10,000 miles break-in is really just fine.