Ponies on The Run (Again)
Just placed an order for more Zaino stuff, couple bottles of detail spray, polish, and car wash solution.
Came pretty close to switching over to Adams, but ehh.. I'll stick with what works for me.
Drove the car into work again today, got a little over 450 now. Gave it a wee bit more power and oohh, does it sound and feel good!
If I have time on Monday, I'll go ahead and change the oil and filter out.
I'll just use the standard dino Motorcraft 5W30 oil and Motorcraft filter. Was told by several sources to wait til at least 1500 miles before filling it with Mobil 1 synthetic.
Came pretty close to switching over to Adams, but ehh.. I'll stick with what works for me.
Drove the car into work again today, got a little over 450 now. Gave it a wee bit more power and oohh, does it sound and feel good!
If I have time on Monday, I'll go ahead and change the oil and filter out.
I'll just use the standard dino Motorcraft 5W30 oil and Motorcraft filter. Was told by several sources to wait til at least 1500 miles before filling it with Mobil 1 synthetic.
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That's perfect, thanks Luis.
I've used Motorcraft synthetic blend 5W20 and 820 filter on mine since 1500 miles, I don't plan on switching to a full synthetic. Just my 2 cents is all.
I've used Motorcraft synthetic blend 5W20 and 820 filter on mine since 1500 miles, I don't plan on switching to a full synthetic. Just my 2 cents is all.
Our Stangs came factory filled with 5W20 semi-synthetic, right?
It's just that with a new motor that's not playing by Ford's rule, running either a 5W30 or 10W30 may be the oil weight of choice according to some.
That's the answer that's difficult to pin down, what's the correct oil weight to use in this MMR shortblock.. it's not stated anywhere in my MMR paperwork.
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So what did you use prior to 1500 miles?
Our Stangs came factory filled with 5W20 semi-synthetic, right?
It's just that with a new motor that's not playing by Ford's rule, running either a 5W30 or 10W30 may be the oil weight of choice according to some.
That's the answer that's difficult to pin down, what's the correct oil weight to use in this MMR shortblock.. it's not stated anywhere in my MMR paperwork.
Our Stangs came factory filled with 5W20 semi-synthetic, right?
It's just that with a new motor that's not playing by Ford's rule, running either a 5W30 or 10W30 may be the oil weight of choice according to some.
That's the answer that's difficult to pin down, what's the correct oil weight to use in this MMR shortblock.. it's not stated anywhere in my MMR paperwork.
This is why I figured running either a 5 or 10W30 is playing it safe. I can't see any harm in running a slightly heavier oil than the stock requirement. Not like I'm choosing 20W50 like the old days.
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Yes, FRPP block. But, the guts of it is a Heinz 57 and each may have their own oiling requirements, as do the stock heads.
This is why I figured running either a 5 or 10W30 is playing it safe. I can't see any harm in running a slightly heavier oil than the stock requirement. Not like I'm choosing 20W50 like the old days.
This is why I figured running either a 5 or 10W30 is playing it safe. I can't see any harm in running a slightly heavier oil than the stock requirement. Not like I'm choosing 20W50 like the old days.
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I don't know what comes in them, I know that's what I've been using since then. For your application, I don't know if it's more specific for your crank/rod/piston setup or still mainly for the heads, which are factory.
Honestly, I can't see any harm in running a 5W30 setup. Like Brian mentioned, though aftermarket parts, still spec'd to Ford's mfg design, So with that said, duplicate their oiling requirements.
Only diff being that now I have a Lightning oil filter setup!
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Bill, have you tried the new "Grand Finale" detail spray from Zaino? It's even better than thier previous detail spray....way wetter and glossier....Totally amazing stuff...
Been using Z-6 since new with no issues, so I'll just stick with it and it's cheaper too.
I do have a bottle of that Clear Seal that I've only used once. Might try it again soon.
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Was going to but a couple people from carshows did not recommend it, but rather stick with the Z-6.
Been using Z-6 since new with no issues, so I'll just stick with it and it's cheaper too.
I do have a bottle of that Clear Seal that I've only used once. Might try it again soon.
Been using Z-6 since new with no issues, so I'll just stick with it and it's cheaper too.
I do have a bottle of that Clear Seal that I've only used once. Might try it again soon.
Happy Saturday everyone!
Any new Mustang news?
Any new Mustang news?
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Tom, what type of resonators do you have on your exhaust setup? Pics?