RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 9/5/2006 8:02:26 AM
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Stooge
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Used Oil Analysis of many Fords using 5W20 show great results - indicating this oil is and will protect the engine for many miles. There is no reason to use a heavier oil in this engine.
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 2:47:56 PM
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bascho
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I use RP 5W30 because that is what my local auto parts store carries. I don't think anyone would ever notice a difference between 5W20 and 5W30........so go with what you can find locally.
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 5:58:26 PM
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I read somewhere that the auto companies get charged a few bucks for every .1 mpg that they go over a certain government standard. That could add up to be a great deal of money! I don't seen an issue with 5W-30. If you run in a colder climate, maybe the 5W-20 is the best choice..otherwise, 5W-30 should be ok.
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 6:59:10 PM
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I'm sticking with 5w20
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 7:05:35 PM
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Same here and BTW Don't use SM oil Use SL oil
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 7:09:44 PM
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will
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We have 0w20 at our dealership!!! (VW)
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 7:20:47 PM
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where are you the artic circle
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 8:43:27 PM
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"By the way, if a ford service department is telling you to put in something different, i would get it in writting, from what i understand if you dont use the 5w20 and and something happens to your engine, well they can refuse warrenty work."
Absolutely! +1!
My brother was having problems with the front axle seals on his GMC 4X4. GM accused him of using gear lube that was not specified in the owner's manual, and actually sent a sample to a lab to have it tested. It was the correct lube and GM did honor the warranty. If GM is capable of getting that nit-picky on a technicality, you better believe Ford will if it is in their best interest. Just something to keep in mind...
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 10:00:42 PM
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What oil you use isn't as important as how often you change it. Today, all the name brand oils are good. Pick a good oil, stay with it and CHANGE IT.
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 10:06:13 PM
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Ford_Dude
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ya but if you put an aftermarket cam in and use SM oil bye-bye cam
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 11:26:27 PM
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ORIGINAL: Rt1Rebel
Well, not all of us know Acura engineers and we just go with what is recommended. I'm a chemical engineer, but I suppose that doesn't carry the same weight around here as an ACURA engineer. Ask your Acura engineer what mod I should do next.
@ rt1Rebel you kill me...LOL great comments lmao here.
this was an awesome thread and I learned a great deal.
here is really what I took out of it to summarize:
-go with what is recommended
-go with a name brand
-chance it often
-use synthatic
-don't use synthatic
-ask any kind of engineer even if he works with 1.9L turbo'd engines and you have a different beast in your car
-throw this whole list away and go with what you read on the internet
-ask the same question like 5 time
this is just IMO only!
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 11:53:19 PM
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Ford_Dude
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ok do this
if the engine is broke-in already
use full synthetic only (prefer Royal Purple)
use the recommended oil (unless Forced Induction is used)
the W number is the winter test number lower=better
the other number is viscosity use whats recommended
do not use SM oil
Do use SL oil
does this clear it up
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 11:55:23 PM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: rmays06
@ rt1Rebel you kill me...LOL great comments lmao here.
this was an awesome thread and I learned a great deal.
here is really what I took out of it to summarize:
-go with what is recommended
-go with a name brand
-chance it often
-use synthatic
-don't use synthatic
-ask any kind of engineer even if he works with 1.9L turbo'd engines and you have a different beast in your car
-throw this whole list away and go with what you read on the internet
-ask the same question like 5 time
this is just IMO only!
I think that says it all.
Now do what Ford says.
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/2/2006 11:57:56 PM
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Ford_Dude
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Oh ya DRIVE FASTER
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/3/2006 2:54:49 AM
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androdz
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quote:
ORIGINAL: rmays06
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ORIGINAL: Rt1Rebel
Well, not all of us know Acura engineers and we just go with what is recommended. I'm a chemical engineer, but I suppose that doesn't carry the same weight around here as an ACURA engineer. Ask your Acura engineer what mod I should do next.
@ rt1Rebel you kill me...LOL great comments lmao here.
this was an awesome thread and I learned a great deal.
here is really what I took out of it to summarize:
-go with what is recommended
-go with a name brand
-chance it often
-use synthatic
-don't use synthatic
-ask any kind of engineer even if he works with 1.9L turbo'd engines and you have a different beast in your car
-throw this whole list away and go with what you read on the internet
-ask the same question like 5 time
this is just IMO only!
I actually went to another forum that actually is about oil and I got some hard concrete answers not some answers recommending that I use motor craft oil which is not a full synthetic -.-.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=206645&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1
Enjoy
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RE: 5w-20 oil? Keep or change to 5w-30 - 11/4/2006 5:46:09 PM
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Still waiting on the reply from rmays06 haha. As you may know a lot of people talk w/o really knowing what they are talking about so you just gotta double check everything. Not specifically saying you just some people.
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