info on oil change DIYs and oil filter choices for 2011+ 5.0s
12/14/11, 03:20 PM
#121
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In fact no i don't, i bought this car has a toy not has a DD. Those miles on the odometer are ones of fun and enjoyment. Not that i don't want to drive her more , but thing is that's all the spare time i can find.
Oh and don't forget, around here, sports cars are being garaged 4-5 months a year.
Oh and don't forget, around here, sports cars are being garaged 4-5 months a year.
One day I will have a toy car!
12/14/11, 03:34 PM
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12/14/11, 06:16 PM
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12/14/11, 06:22 PM
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12/14/11, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by montreal ponies
In fact no i don't, i bought this car has a toy not has a DD. Those miles on the odometer are ones of fun and enjoyment. Not that i don't want to drive her more , but thing is that's all the spare time i can find.
Oh and don't forget, around here, sports cars are being garaged 4-5 months a year.
A car that only has 12 miles in 12 years will certainly have a nicer outer finish and way less paint chips then mine and way less mileage, but I don't really care. In order to feel like the car was and is worth paying $500 dollars a month I want to use it and enjoy my pony. I didn't spend 23k to just stare at her in the garage with her perfect non chipped paint.
When the outer body over the years starts looking too rough for my style, then I'll just buy a new one. No biggie.
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12/14/11, 10:50 PM
#128
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I picked up some oil and a filter tonight and changing it in the morning. I don't want it sitting with old oil all winter. Is it me or does the filter seem tiny? I bought a Motorcraft FL-500S. I would think that it would be bigger considering it takes 8 quarts.
12/15/11, 12:46 AM
#129
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Ok. So I'm actually reading my owners manual and I see:
"Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API Certification mark." Page 310
Wtf does that mean? None of those apply to our 5.0's.
But on page 309 there's WSS-M2C930-A for 5.0L. If you guys didn't confuse me enough already, now I'm really confuzzeled. Just checked the oil I bought and it lists:
"Exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: Ford WSS-M2C945-A" I left out the GM and Chrysler specs....irrelevant. Obviously it doesn't match the owners manual.
So my question is: are you guys checking this stuff prior to putting it your motors or are you just going by 5W-20?
"Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API Certification mark." Page 310
Wtf does that mean? None of those apply to our 5.0's.
But on page 309 there's WSS-M2C930-A for 5.0L. If you guys didn't confuse me enough already, now I'm really confuzzeled. Just checked the oil I bought and it lists:
"Exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: Ford WSS-M2C945-A" I left out the GM and Chrysler specs....irrelevant. Obviously it doesn't match the owners manual.
So my question is: are you guys checking this stuff prior to putting it your motors or are you just going by 5W-20?
Last edited by Hytek; 12/15/11 at 11:06 AM.
12/15/11, 07:03 AM
#130
Im personally switching to Wal Marts Super Tech 5W30 full synthetic. $20 for a 5 quart. $4.23 for 1 quart. Sure, I know its only a base III synthetic but so are majority of name brand synthetic oils on the market. The oil gets changed out at 7,500k anyway. It's only oil people. Just follow the manufacturer's recommended oil change intervals and the car engine will last 200k plus. The engine will last far longer than the exterior of the car if you just take care of it and maintain it on a regular basis. It's only oil people.
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12/15/11, 09:10 AM
#131
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I think it's either Sux or Sox... that's gotta be it.
I see no problem with that... heck I change mine twice a year, and I only put 1500 miles on her a year. LOL. I still use Amsoil. I know, not necessary, but hey....
So.... in retrospect, my thread, asking for info on oil CHANGES (not TYPE of oil) and filter recommendations has gone all the way to:
accusations of financial status, or lack thereof
accusations of being "cheap"
discussions of vices, that begin with S and end with X.
You guys crack me up.
Im personally switching to Wal Marts Super Tech 5W30 full synthetic. $20 for a 5 quart. $4.23 for 1 quart. Sure, I know its only a base III synthetic but so are majority of name brand synthetic oils on the market. The oil gets changed out at 7,500k anyway. It's only oil people. Just follow the manufacturer's recommended oil change intervals and the car engine will last 200k plus. The engine will last far longer than the exterior of the car if you just take care of it and maintain it on a regular basis. It's only oil people.
So.... in retrospect, my thread, asking for info on oil CHANGES (not TYPE of oil) and filter recommendations has gone all the way to:
accusations of financial status, or lack thereof
accusations of being "cheap"
discussions of vices, that begin with S and end with X.
You guys crack me up.
12/15/11, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
So.... in retrospect, my thread, asking for info on oil CHANGES (not TYPE of oil) and filter recommendations has gone all the way to:
accusations of financial status, or lack thereof
accusations of being "cheap"
discussions of vices, that begin with S and end with X.
12/15/11, 11:58 AM
#133
Originally Posted by FromZto5
I think it's either Sux or Sox... that's gotta be it.
I see no problem with that... heck I change mine twice a year, and I only put 1500 miles on her a year. LOL. I still use Amsoil. I know, not necessary, but hey....
So.... in retrospect, my thread, asking for info on oil CHANGES (not TYPE of oil) and filter recommendations has gone all the way to:
accusations of financial status, or lack thereof
accusations of being "cheap"
discussions of vices, that begin with S and end with X.
You guys crack me up.
12/15/11, 12:22 PM
#134
Does it really matter what oil. It's only oil. Just change your oil and filter on a regular basis. I swear it is really not that complicated. Lol. Perhaps if a vehicle is being used for racing applications then a oil like royal purple, amsoil may have more and better additives to help reduce the friction and engine wear. Severe and high stress engine wear caused from racing applications not the person whom is driving to and from work and driving 1500 miles per year. I have no doubt the standard synthetic oil base III will do fine for majority of car owners.
I have a hard time believing that an engine will last longer using Royal Purple oil compared to another synthetic oil when both intervals would be changed at 7500k and same non racing driving applications.
I'm not disputing that royal purple oil can last up to 15,000 miles before changing the oil, however if one is changing out at 3 to 7 k then no need for the 15k oil.
I have a hard time believing that an engine will last longer using Royal Purple oil compared to another synthetic oil when both intervals would be changed at 7500k and same non racing driving applications.
I'm not disputing that royal purple oil can last up to 15,000 miles before changing the oil, however if one is changing out at 3 to 7 k then no need for the 15k oil.
12/15/11, 06:48 PM
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Boy, some of you are in trouble now! 
excerpts:
excerpts:
State hopes to break car owners' habit of changing oil too often
California launches a campaign against the widespread notion that oil changes are needed every 3,000 miles. Officials say the practice wastes millions of gallons of oil a year.
By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times December 15, 2011
Many automobile owners are spending more than they need on motor oil, believing that it should be changed every 3,000 miles even though almost no manufacturer requires such an aggressive oil-change schedule.
The long-held notion that the oil should be changed every 3,000 miles is so prevalent that California officials have launched a campaign to stop drivers from wasting millions of gallons of oil annually because they have their vehicles serviced too often.
"Our survey data found that nearly half of California drivers are still changing their oil at 3,000 miles or even sooner," said Mark Oldfield, a spokesman for the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery, which has launched the Check Your Number campaign to encourage drivers to go with the manufacturer's recommendations.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...,4554184.story
California launches a campaign against the widespread notion that oil changes are needed every 3,000 miles. Officials say the practice wastes millions of gallons of oil a year.
By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times December 15, 2011
Many automobile owners are spending more than they need on motor oil, believing that it should be changed every 3,000 miles even though almost no manufacturer requires such an aggressive oil-change schedule.
The long-held notion that the oil should be changed every 3,000 miles is so prevalent that California officials have launched a campaign to stop drivers from wasting millions of gallons of oil annually because they have their vehicles serviced too often.
"Our survey data found that nearly half of California drivers are still changing their oil at 3,000 miles or even sooner," said Mark Oldfield, a spokesman for the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery, which has launched the Check Your Number campaign to encourage drivers to go with the manufacturer's recommendations.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...,4554184.story
12/15/11, 08:34 PM
#137
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Back on topic.
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12/15/11, 08:40 PM
#138
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Are you still on your high horse about me driving it only 1500 miles, bro? Let it go man. We get it... you drive your stang a lot, and you love it. Great, good for you. I love my stang too. But no, I don't need to drive it every possible minute to enjoy and love it. I don't let it get wet in rain or snow, I don't drive it when precipitation in the forecast is above 20%. Yes, I'm **** about my car. I've been **** about ALL my cars. They're never ever ever ever rained on. Yes, it's sad. I hate swirls, I hate dirty cars, I hate scratches, I hate dust, I hate getting a speck of dust on my car. I hate bugs on my car. I'm **** and one of a kind. I get it. But guess what, it makes ME happy. And I'm darn proud of how I keep my car. You probably don't care that you get your stang dirty right? You don't care if you have swirls right? You don't care if you drive it in the rain or get bugs on the bumper right? GREAT! Good for you. And you can be proud of how you take care of yours. And I can be proud of how I take care of mine. Let it go.
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12/15/11, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Geese, I think he was just joking man.
Either that or I just had a $hitty day at work.... LOL prolly both
12/15/11, 09:32 PM
#140
Originally Posted by FromZto5
Are you still on your high horse about me driving it only 1500 miles, bro? Let it go man. We get it... you drive your stang a lot, and you love it. Great, good for you. I love my stang too. But no, I don't need to drive it every possible minute to enjoy and love it. I don't let it get wet in rain or snow, I don't drive it when precipitation in the forecast is above 20%. Yes, I'm **** about my car. I've been **** about ALL my cars. They're never ever ever ever rained on. Yes, it's sad. I hate swirls, I hate dirty cars, I hate scratches, I hate dust, I hate getting a speck of dust on my car. I hate bugs on my car. I'm **** and one of a kind. I get it. But guess what, it makes ME happy. And I'm darn proud of how I keep my car. You probably don't care that you get your stang dirty right? You don't care if you have swirls right? You don't care if you drive it in the rain or get bugs on the bumper right? GREAT! Good for you. And you can be proud of how you take care of yours. And I can be proud of how I take care of mine. Let it go.
Back on topic.
Last edited by 2011 Kona Blue; 12/15/11 at 09:41 PM.