first Oil change
10/21/05, 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by Boltzman@October 20, 2005, 9:11 PM
Should I stick with 5w20 or use 5w 30??
I live in florida and have a gt vert with 1000 miles
Should I stick with 5w20 or use 5w 30??
I live in florida and have a gt vert with 1000 miles
10/21/05, 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by jcopin@October 21, 2005, 11:13 AM
3000 is a crock...you can buy a full synthetic and go 6k without breaking a sweat
althought for the first oil change is still say do it before 3k
3000 is a crock...you can buy a full synthetic and go 6k without breaking a sweat
althought for the first oil change is still say do it before 3k
But, like others, it's cheap insurance and I like to get under her as often as I can.
10/22/05, 07:53 AM
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Originally posted by ponyboy66@October 21, 2005, 4:42 PM
You are correct.
But, like others, it's cheap insurance and I like to get under her as often as I can.
You are correct.
But, like others, it's cheap insurance and I like to get under her as often as I can.
10/23/05, 06:05 PM
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Question for you folks, based on what I read on this forum Motorcraft Syntetic Blend oil is not a Full Syntetic oil ?
If I want to go full syntetic, do I just do an oil change with the new oil or do I have someting special to do ?
I have a V6 and live in Canada, so weather is not that hot, so should I stick to 5W20 or can I go to 5W30 since it's easier to find in syntetic blend.
Thanks,
If I want to go full syntetic, do I just do an oil change with the new oil or do I have someting special to do ?
I have a V6 and live in Canada, so weather is not that hot, so should I stick to 5W20 or can I go to 5W30 since it's easier to find in syntetic blend.
Thanks,
10/23/05, 06:23 PM
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Originally posted by Dineau@October 23, 2005, 7:08 PM
Question for you folks, based on what I read on this forum Motorcraft Syntetic Blend oil is not a Full Syntetic oil ?
If I want to go full syntetic, do I just do an oil change with the new oil or do I have someting special to do ?
I have a V6 and live in Canada, so weather is not that hot, so should I stick to 5W20 or can I go to 5W30 since it's easier to find in syntetic blend.
Thanks,
Question for you folks, based on what I read on this forum Motorcraft Syntetic Blend oil is not a Full Syntetic oil ?
If I want to go full syntetic, do I just do an oil change with the new oil or do I have someting special to do ?
I have a V6 and live in Canada, so weather is not that hot, so should I stick to 5W20 or can I go to 5W30 since it's easier to find in syntetic blend.
Thanks,
The oil specified for the V6 is 5W30, not 5W20 (that's for the V8).
10/24/05, 07:09 AM
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Go figure ... i have been having this 30sec cold start noise. I've tryed Moble One , Royal Purple to try and stop the noise. So just for the heak of it, i take it to dealer and have them put Motorcraft Syntetic Blend 5-30 in.The last two mornings .... no noise ??
10/24/05, 07:11 AM
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Go figure ... i have been having this 30sec cold start noise. I've tryed Moble One , Royal Purple to try and stop the noise. So just for the heak of it, i take it to dealer and have them put Motorcraft synthetic Blend 5-30 in.The last two mornings .... no noise ??
10/24/05, 07:30 AM
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Originally posted by FRITZ@October 24, 2005, 8:12 AM
Go figure ... i have been having this 30sec cold start noise. I've tryed Moble One , Royal Purple to try and stop the noise. So just for the heak of it, i take it to dealer and have them put Motorcraft Syntetic Blend 5-30 in.The last two mornings .... no noise ??
Go figure ... i have been having this 30sec cold start noise. I've tryed Moble One , Royal Purple to try and stop the noise. So just for the heak of it, i take it to dealer and have them put Motorcraft Syntetic Blend 5-30 in.The last two mornings .... no noise ??
10/24/05, 08:35 AM
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Maybe i'm to old school .... but i think 5-20 is to thin. The Acura dealer across the street that i take my g/fs 04 MDX in for oil changes uses 5-30 also. I think all Hondas and Acuras call for 5-20 ... but they put in 5-30. At this point i'm just glad the FRIGGEN noise is gone. I'ts really up setting to come out in the morning and start up your pride and joy, and have it sound like a Kenworth truck.
10/24/05, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by ponyboy66@October 18, 2005, 6:11 PM
The Royal Purple is 99% of your problem.
Take the thing back and get it fixed and start using good oil.
You'll be happier in the long run.
The Royal Purple is 99% of your problem.
Take the thing back and get it fixed and start using good oil.
You'll be happier in the long run.
What's wrong with Royal Purple? Did you have a bad experience?
10/24/05, 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by FRITZ@October 24, 2005, 10:38 AM
Maybe i'm to old school .... but i think 5-20 is to thin. The Acura dealer across the street that i take my g/fs 04 MDX in for oil changes uses 5-30 also. I think all Hondas and Acuras call for 5-20 ... but they put in 5-30. At this point i'm just glad the FRIGGEN noise is gone. I'ts really up setting to come out in the morning and start up your pride and joy, and have it sound like a Kenworth truck.
Maybe i'm to old school .... but i think 5-20 is to thin. The Acura dealer across the street that i take my g/fs 04 MDX in for oil changes uses 5-30 also. I think all Hondas and Acuras call for 5-20 ... but they put in 5-30. At this point i'm just glad the FRIGGEN noise is gone. I'ts really up setting to come out in the morning and start up your pride and joy, and have it sound like a Kenworth truck.
i have to agree with you - i've been digging around and i think that the more i read, the more i think 5w20 is garbage for protection. apparently it's a 'fuel economy' oil...i'd rather do what the experts say to protect my baby then blindly follow the factory, unless there's good reason to do so.
k
10/24/05, 01:07 PM
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Originally posted by Rondosa@October 24, 2005, 1:39 PM
i have to agree with you - i've been digging around and i think that the more i read, the more i think 5w20 is garbage for protection. apparently it's a 'fuel economy' oil...i'd rather do what the experts say to protect my baby then blindly follow the factory, unless there's good reason to do so.
k
i have to agree with you - i've been digging around and i think that the more i read, the more i think 5w20 is garbage for protection. apparently it's a 'fuel economy' oil...i'd rather do what the experts say to protect my baby then blindly follow the factory, unless there's good reason to do so.
k
10/24/05, 07:47 PM
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First oil change over the weekend - 3050 miles - 5W20 Amsoil (Synthetic).
The filter was a real bear to remove.
Decided to put her away for the winter.
Suffering Mustang separation anxiety now...
The filter was a real bear to remove.
Decided to put her away for the winter.
Suffering Mustang separation anxiety now...
10/24/05, 07:50 PM
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Originally posted by TomServo92@October 24, 2005, 3:10 PM
I'm playing devil's advocate: if what you say is true (it's a fuel economy oil), then why would both Honda and Toyota, neither of which have a problem meeting CAFE requirements with all the 4 cylinders they sell, also specify 5W20 and run the risk of reduced engine life?
I'm playing devil's advocate: if what you say is true (it's a fuel economy oil), then why would both Honda and Toyota, neither of which have a problem meeting CAFE requirements with all the 4 cylinders they sell, also specify 5W20 and run the risk of reduced engine life?
10/24/05, 08:41 PM
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10/25/05, 02:06 PM
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That's the other way around for me, I have a V6 and my dealer always put 5W20 where the Ownerr's manual says 5W30 for V6's.
If they recommend 5W30 and the dealer puts 5W20 it may be too thin ?
If they recommend 5W30 and the dealer puts 5W20 it may be too thin ?
10/25/05, 05:24 PM
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You should not switch to synthetic until the engine has been able to break in for at least 1000 miles. By then it's safe to switch to full synthetic. Anyone using SYNTHETIC BLEND is wasting their money. Either use dino-oil or full synthetic, synthetic blend is just a marketing ploy to get your money. It isn't nearly as good as full synthetic yet costs more and lasts about the same as conventional oil.