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Originally posted by V10@December 1, 2005, 5:09 PM
I think he is referring to viscosity not actual weight.
But I find it hard to believe that antifreeze has 10X the viscosity of water, so either way this may be BS.
Most of what he says it correct, however he states that phosphorous is a leftover contaminent of crude oil. This is not correct. phosphorous has been intentionally added to motor oil for years, including Mobil 1. The reason is that it reduces valve wear. Phosphorous additives became pretty much standard with the advent of unleaded gasoline since the lead was no longer there to protect the valves.
I also agree that Motorcraft 5W20 syn blend is good stuff. It is made for Ford by Conoco. It is a low phosphorous oil. If you change your oil every 3K - 4K I really see no reason to spend $5+ / quart of Mobil 1. Advance Auto carries Motorcraft oils. The 5W20 syn blend is about $2 / quart.
I think he is referring to viscosity not actual weight.
But I find it hard to believe that antifreeze has 10X the viscosity of water, so either way this may be BS.
Most of what he says it correct, however he states that phosphorous is a leftover contaminent of crude oil. This is not correct. phosphorous has been intentionally added to motor oil for years, including Mobil 1. The reason is that it reduces valve wear. Phosphorous additives became pretty much standard with the advent of unleaded gasoline since the lead was no longer there to protect the valves.
I also agree that Motorcraft 5W20 syn blend is good stuff. It is made for Ford by Conoco. It is a low phosphorous oil. If you change your oil every 3K - 4K I really see no reason to spend $5+ / quart of Mobil 1. Advance Auto carries Motorcraft oils. The 5W20 syn blend is about $2 / quart.
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Originally posted by red454@December 1, 2005, 8:59 PM
...if you look hard enough (on the internet) you can find "facts" to support just about anything you want to believe.
...if you look hard enough (on the internet) you can find "facts" to support just about anything you want to believe.
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From: Greenfield In.
I used Redline Synthetic in my 89 GT for 6 years and it made a big difference. It's $8.79 a quart but I believe it is the best synthetic on the market. I put 137,000 miles on a 5.0 using Redline also had it in the gearbox and diff. too. check out the website for more info. www.redlineoil.com
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Originally posted by Indystang@December 7, 2005, 9:05 AM
I put 137,000 miles on a 5.0 using Redline
I put 137,000 miles on a 5.0 using Redline
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1982 volks wagen rabbit pickup diesel (yes i know the ugliest vehickle out there )425,000 miles engine still had 380 lbs. of compression when the unibody "broke" ,55 miles mpg, oil change every 10,000 ,mobile one 10w30 ,good selling point for me!!!
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