2012-2013 BOSS 302

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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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What viscosity do you plan on running in your Boss? After reading Bob's info I was thinking about using 0W-40 or 0W-30. I don't "plan" on tracking my car the first few years anyway. I'm definitely going to need to add an oil pressure and oil temp gauge though.

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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MJockey
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What viscosity do you plan on running in your Boss? After reading Bob's info I was thinking about using 0W-40 or 0W-30. I don't "plan" on tracking my car the first few years anyway. I'm definitely going to need to add an oil pressure and oil temp gauge though.
Stock weight to start. I'll see what my temps look like at the track and tweak from there to see what I can get away with.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by P0 Corsa
WOW!
I hope my crank, rods, valves, valve springs, harmonic damper and bolts are not 100% aluminum.....

At $7.78 for Mobile 1 at thelubricantstore (link above) vs $9.99 for the recommended Motorcraft oil, is $2.21 (+28%) more for the Ford oil "really" that detrimental to one's purchase decision?

Uh, and I do not work for Ford, any oil company trying to generate sales or the below linked company..... FYI only.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...OEM&siteid=318
Don't forget the $30+ in shipping costs!
Any one know where you can "drive up" and purchase 5w 50 oil in the Midwest? ( MI, IN, OH, WI, IL) I did not see it at Summit or Jegs
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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I got this from the myford website. Boss 302 Supplement. Pretty good info in there.

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION


Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50 full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information.

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Bossdog
Don't forget the $30+ in shipping costs!
Any one know where you can "drive up" and purchase 5w 50 oil in the Midwest? ( MI, IN, OH, WI, IL) I did not see it at Summit or Jegs
I saw Advance Auto Parts had a Castrol 5w-50 the other day. That's the only one I saw at the time. I haven't personally checked in any other auto parts stores yet for the oil though. So start with Advance Auto Parts if you have one close.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Zoldier
I got this from the myford website. Boss 302 Supplement. Pretty good info in there.

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION

Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50 full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information.
I would advise no differently!

Even so, we'll see how the oil analysis comes back with both Redline and Mobil, under track use. We'll separate the pretenders from the contenders...
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Thanks Late, keep us informed on the results!! Right now I'm leaning toward Redline but may certainly change my mind if results differ.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by davesvt2000
So our cars take 5W - 50, correct ?
What is the capacity of the oil pan ?
Are we going to be forced to buy only Motorcraft oil ?
I've checked Mobil 1 and Royal Purple, and neither make a 5 - 50.
Hi davesvt2000,

This is Deysha with Ford Customer Service. As others have mentioned, you are correct about the type of oil the Boss LS uses. It is 5w-50 synthetic and the capacity is 8.5 quarts. This info will be available in your owner manual.

Deysha
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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I've always been a Motul fan. Cant find 5w50 in the states though.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68893-mo...ngine-oil.aspx
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Bossdog
Don't forget the $30+ in shipping costs!
Any one know where you can "drive up" and purchase 5w 50 oil in the Midwest? ( MI, IN, OH, WI, IL) I did not see it at Summit or Jegs
Here you go! I found it for you at $6.67/qt with FREE shipping if you order a case. You don't have to drive anywhere.

How good is that for OE recommended oil??

http://www.autopartstomorrow.com/par...full-synthetic
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks Late, keep us informed on the results!! Right now I'm leaning toward Redline but may certainly change my mind if results differ.
Red-line contains moly. Great stuff. You won't be disappointed

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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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first oil change tested

Has anyone used the Blackstone Oil testing service? I sent in my first oil change at 1100 miles after my first track session to get a base line and try to get some insight on my break-in process. I have a Valve ticking sound when the engine is cold between 2300 and 3300 RPM. It seems to lessen or go away 5 to 10 minutes after the eng temp guage says operating temp. Anyone hearing this?
I will be interested to get the results from my second oil change.

Blackstone Oil report may 2011 edited.pdf

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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Chris, thanks for posting your report. I usually change the oil after 1000 miles in all of my new cars and this confirms why I do.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mike05gt
give them time

my 3 vehicles only use amsoil
Being an Amsoil dealer I am just gonna run the 20w-50 or 15w-50 untill they come out with a 5w-50.
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