First oil change (what's everyone using?)
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First oil change (what's everyone using?)
I'm about to do my first oil change. What is everyone using?????? Should I go with Ford's recommendation or has someone found something better? I did a search for this topic and found nothing so I'm sorry if this is a repeat question.
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I changed my oil the first time at 200 miles, used Motorcraft 5W-20.
Changed again at 1,000 to what will be in it for the remainder of it's life
MOBIL1 5W-20
Changed again at 1,000 to what will be in it for the remainder of it's life
MOBIL1 5W-20
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I let the dealer do my first change. The ford oil is a blend which, depending on who you ask/what you read is as good as a synthetic or not. After the first change, switched to Mobil 1
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I have read but have no personal experience that would either verify or indicate otherwise that the oil-pressure-sensitive VVT relies on the viscosity of 5W20 to work correctly. So to that extent "they" say to stick with a 5W20 regardless of brand and that 5W20 should meet Fords' specification. After that it's just a choice of availability, cost and "feel good" factor.
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I went with 5-20 Mobil 1 on my first change and I use a Ford Racing oil filter #FL820. I don't drive my car enough the worry about the miles so I bought 3 filters and will change the oil every 4 months.
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Originally Posted by GRAYPNY
I went with 5-20 Mobil 1 on my first change and I use a Ford Racing oil filter #FL820. I don't drive my car enough the worry about the miles so I bought 3 filters and will change the oil every 4 months.
To answer the orignal poster, Motorcraft 5-20 blend is just fine for the 3-V. Mobil1 is fine after you past 5K miles, but only if your going for extended mile use, otherwise just like useing 93 octane without a tune, just wasting money.
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Amsoil XL 5W-20, change every 10,000 miles.
Also use Amsoil oil filter.
Amsoil's 2000 series is good for 35,000 miles, so they claim. I have not put it to the test. Somebody let me know if this claim is true.
Also use Amsoil oil filter.
Amsoil's 2000 series is good for 35,000 miles, so they claim. I have not put it to the test. Somebody let me know if this claim is true.