5w20 or 5w30
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Originally posted by wjones14+May 3, 2005, 10:13 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wjones14 @ May 3, 2005, 10:13 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
I don't think that's been determined yet. The owners manual recommends a Motorcraft 5W20 blend but it doesn't say that's what comes in it from the factory. It could but we have nothing definite that states it for a fact.
Exactly my point, that is what I want to know for sure. I want to do the hard break in and dump the oil after 20 to 50 miles, but I would want to put in exactly what came in it before I change to what the factory recommends at the recommended milage for the first oil change. Can anybody in the know get that answer for us! :angry:
Originally posted by davids2toys@May 3, 2005, 9:16 AM
Originally posted by TomServo92@May 2, 2005, 4:00 PM
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I don't think that's been determined yet. The owners manual recommends a Motorcraft 5W20 blend but it doesn't say that's what comes in it from the factory. It could but we have nothing definite that states it for a fact.
Exactly my point, that is what I want to know for sure. I want to do the hard break in and dump the oil after 20 to 50 miles, but I would want to put in exactly what came in it before I change to what the factory recommends at the recommended milage for the first oil change. Can anybody in the know get that answer for us! :angry:
http://www.motorcraft.com/products.a...M=15&PageID=74
If you're planning on using Motorcraft 5W-20 oil for your first change, apparently Synthetic Blend is the only choice you have... Makes the choice easy, doesn't it? B)
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No, not really, not if you are going to change the oil after 20 miles, per hard break in proceedure ....what is in the engine at delivery???? :bang:
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Originally posted by Refonbass@May 2, 2005, 1:23 PM
as seen above.. does the 4.6V8 require 6 quarts of oil?
as seen above.. does the 4.6V8 require 6 quarts of oil?
Went with Mobile 1 5W-20 (full synthetic). 3,305 miles.
First oil change at 450 miles w/ conventional.
With the synthetic, it seems the oil pressure is a bit higher, operating temp a bit lower, a acceleration a bit better (but I could be seeing things
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Originally posted by Lowe!@May 30, 2005, 3:29 PM
I just changed my oil AND filter, and it took about 6 1/2 qts. I'll double check the oil level once I dirve it around the block.
Went with Mobile 1 5W-20 (full synthetic). 3,305 miles.
First oil change at 450 miles w/ conventional.
With the synthetic, it seems the oil pressure is a bit higher, operating temp a bit lower, a acceleration a bit better (but I could be seeing things )
I just changed my oil AND filter, and it took about 6 1/2 qts. I'll double check the oil level once I dirve it around the block.
Went with Mobile 1 5W-20 (full synthetic). 3,305 miles.
First oil change at 450 miles w/ conventional.
With the synthetic, it seems the oil pressure is a bit higher, operating temp a bit lower, a acceleration a bit better (but I could be seeing things
)
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Originally posted by davids2toys@May 30, 2005, 4:39 PM
What kind of oil did you use at 450...the ford recommended oil is a synthetic blend!
What kind of oil did you use at 450...the ford recommended oil is a synthetic blend!
BTW, 6.5 qts. puts it just over the full mark on the dip-stick, so stick w/ 6.0 qts like the manual says.
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Originally posted by davids2toys@May 30, 2005, 7:10 PM
Lowe,
You should drain off that other 1/2 qt...sounds stupid, but you should NEVER overfill your engine for many reasons
Lowe,
You should drain off that other 1/2 qt...sounds stupid, but you should NEVER overfill your engine for many reasons
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Originally posted by Giddyup@May 31, 2005, 1:24 AM
I've already spent the time to have the oil measured to fill, and it is exactly 6.25 qts.
I've already spent the time to have the oil measured to fill, and it is exactly 6.25 qts.
Huh, how 'bout that. I guess I wasn't crazy. I put about 6.5 qts in yesterday, so I'll loosen the drain plug for a second or 2 (what a mess).
Good advice Dave
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Originally posted by Lowe!@May 31, 2005, 6:16 AM
Huh, how 'bout that. I guess I wasn't crazy. I put about 6.5 qts in yesterday, so I'll loosen the drain plug for a second or 2 (what a mess).
Good advice Dave
Huh, how 'bout that. I guess I wasn't crazy. I put about 6.5 qts in yesterday, so I'll loosen the drain plug for a second or 2 (what a mess).
Good advice Dave
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Originally posted by Giddyup@May 31, 2005, 2:24 AM
I've already spent the time to have the oil measured to fill, and it is exactly 6.25 qts.
I've already spent the time to have the oil measured to fill, and it is exactly 6.25 qts.
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