Official Oil Thread

Discussion in 'Engine & Performance' started by ak_cowboy, Feb 29, 2012.

What Oil Brand?

  1. Motorcraft

    13 vote(s)
    39.4%
  2. Valvoline

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
  3. Amsoil

    1 vote(s)
    3.0%
  4. Royal Purple

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
  5. Delo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Castrol

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
  7. Penzzoil

    1 vote(s)
    3.0%
  8. Mobil 1

    9 vote(s)
    27.3%
  9. Red Line

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. ex4banger83

    ex4banger83 Safety 3rd

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    I use motorcraft 5w-30 synthetic blend and a motorcraft FL-1A filter
     
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  3. MyFX4Project

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    Running motorcraft 5w20 right now but going to run Schaeffer 5w30 in my new engine.
     
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  4. TxFx04

    TxFx04 FFS Frequent Traveler

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    Gonna step it up to 5w30 as well next change to hopefully quiet the motor down some


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  5. 01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    mobil 1 full synthetic, they say I can run 4-5k on it....I run it a little higher, I think I have 6-7k on it now.
     
  6. ak_cowboy

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    5w-30 still. Everything looking good with over 100k on the clock. Just changed it a bit ago and have to send the oil in to get tested. Will post results later
     
  7. iowaredneck

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    Im running 5w-30 now. Runs smoother and quieter in the truck.
     
  8. Roush PSD Interceptor

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    Coincidence
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  9. 01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    still have the same oil I had in it last may.. I do have oil and a filter waiting for the next time I do it. my trans is now leaking.....for he 3rd time :banghead: I'll be taking it to the shop that worked on it, reseal it again.
     
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    Royal purple 5w -30 in the truck and whatever synthetic is on sale for the Jeep
     

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