Recent content by Fred Hammond

Metroplex, I have a 87 Crown Vic-302 with 221,000 mi. At 50k I started using Pensoil 5w50, around 150k changed to Castrol 5w50 because of availabilty. Around 200k changed to Castrol dino 5w30. 2yrs later at 221k, motor runs and pulls great. I changed oil every 3000-3500 with both the synthetic...

Thanks, I'm going to study the Pre-Oiler idea. BTW- I'm 42, married for 15 yrs, both of us work,and have just ordered car #6 (Since I was 18). Car #5 should not count, it was and still is junk. I was raised to make it last, wear it out. Fred

There isn't a specfic reason that I didn't think M1 0w40 was not a wise choice for the newer Ford OHC motors. Basicly, I've been brainwashed (heard it over and over) into thinking that the xw40 wts. were too thick and the xw30 wts. were actually needed (5w30 particularly) for the OHC design. I...

Somebody mentioned getting a By-pass Filter as a way to make a engine last longer. I have also heard of Pre-oilers. Does a By-Pass Filter make sense for short (3000-4000 mi.) intervals? With the use of 0wXX and 5wXX synthic oils, does a Pre-oiler make sense? I'm interested in learning the pros...

My understanding is that the Ford Modular engines are of the overhead cam design. In order for oil to reach the camshaft quickly, x-30 wt. oils where needed. Is this correct? Does any car maker allow a x-40 or x-50 wt. oil in a OHC engine. Does anybody think it would be a good idea to use the...

Wow!!! You guys are the best. Thanks for all the info from my earlier post. Since my last reply, I found the Viscosity Grade Chart off of Bob's Home Page. Reviewing this chart open my eyes. If I quote something wrong, please correct me. From other posts, Moble One 5w30 has a Kinematic Viscosity...

Thanks everybody for replying. Apparently the 5w20 oil subject is wide open for debate. It will be about 6 weeks for my truck comes in. Any break-in advice would be welcomed. I was thinking that between 500-1000 mi. would be a good time for the 1st oil change. The 2nd change would be when the...