Conventional oil vs Synthetic oil

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by westtnfx4, Dec 15, 2010.

What kind of oil do you use?

  1. Conventional

    5 vote(s)
    23.8%
  2. Synthetic

    10 vote(s)
    47.6%
  3. Synt blend

    6 vote(s)
    28.6%
  1. westtnfx4

    westtnfx4 The Alpha Administrator

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    Just wondering who here uses what?? I use motorcraft syn blend in all my Fords and just wonder what you guys use? Also if you don't know this by now NEVER use Fram oil filters on your Ford. They are not built the same way as Motorcraft's are FYI
     
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    I use either motorcraft or Mobil 1 synthetic and always a motorcraft filter.
     
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    westtnfx4 The Alpha Administrator

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    Cool...make sure you vote :D
     
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    yz85rider2002 Lowered Life

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    motorcraft synthetic with ford filter
     
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    Voted. Full Synthetic here. The wife's Altima runs Mobil 1 and it's made me decide to switch ol' blue out too. I previously ran the Motorcraft Snyblend and it's a great oil. I just decided to switch over to a full snythetic.

    Motorcraft FL-400s FTW! On the wife's Altima I use a Bosch oil filter, which work a ton better then the Mobil 1 filters.

    Anyone ever use the Lucas additive??? Good stuff too.
     
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    Fram filters suck period! Also don't install Bosch spark either. I've never had anything but trouble from them. Autolite or Motorcraft plugs FTW!
     
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    I have Lucas in my screw now....great stuff.
     
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    The last time I bought some at AutoZone the cashier forgot to ring it up. I'd bought some other crap with it and he gave me the total and I wasn't paying attention to what it cost. I got home and was wondering what I'd spent there and realized he never scanned it. :jester:
     
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    These modular engines are know to use a little oil between changes. But with the Lucas I don't use a drop....made me a believer....
     
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    If I don't use a little in mine, I get a little valve chatter. I add a quart to every oil change and it makes a huge difference! I use it in my JD riding mower too.
     

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