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CC4Dave reacted to wpod's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with
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Any proper rated oil from a major Bottler will serve the purpose , with them oil filter all that =matters is that it doesn't fail. A... -
CC4Dave reacted to jeepman3071's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
If it was mine I'd run a synthetic 5w30, maybe even a high mileage 5w30 like MaxLife or Maxlife synthetic 5w30 and a Motorcraft FL820s...
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CC4Dave reacted to Brons2's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
5w30 at least, whatever brand suits your fancy. There is a spreadsheet on the VOA forum showing the viscosity among 5w30s, there's a...
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CC4Dave reacted to Bill7's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
If price is important to you: Here is a solid choice for $21.48 + tax including oil and filter: Oil: Walmart SuperTech High Mileage...
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CC4Dave reacted to BigTimeTA's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
Stepping up the viscosity is necessary in your case. A conventional HDEO in 10W-30 or 15W-40 changed every 2000-3000 miles is the best...
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CC4Dave reacted to thastinger's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
A good 5w30 (Mobil 1 is easy) and an FL820S filter. Some people on here will balk at the filter recommendation but I've got over 750K...
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CC4Dave reacted to dnewton3's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
The Ford mod-motors (especially the 2v Tritons) are pretty darn robust and don't need anything special in terms of oils, filters and...
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CC4Dave reacted to twX's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
Between the towing and the warm climate, I might favour a thicker grade than a 5W-30. An API SN/SP 10W-30 might be more appropriate...
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CC4Dave reacted to Crusher's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
C4Dave That Motor is pretty easy on Oil I had a '99 5.4L 2v Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 before my present 2011 Expedition in my...
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CC4Dave reacted to bjboertje's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
M1 0w-40 every 5k + Fram FE2 every other oil change.
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CC4Dave reacted to Lubener's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
Any major brand 5w-30 would be my choice.
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CC4Dave reacted to wlk's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
I have an 04 5.4l 2v and use QS Allmileage 10w40 when towing my camper, change every 3k miles.
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CC4Dave reacted to BAJA_05's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
I think this would be a perfect case for Quaker State European Formula 5W40 or Mobil 1 0W40.
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CC4Dave reacted to Lavrishevo's post in the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing with Like.
Often the owners manual only suggest thin oil due to CAFE and MPG regulations. Not necessarily what is best for your needs. Towing and...
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CC4Dave replied to the thread 2002 Expedition Oil Change Suggestions - Mostly Towing.Thanks guys! Seems like a grade thicker oil than the owners manual suggests (5w20) is the most popular opinion.