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    Oil for modified EcoBoost

    I’m curious why you say that? Is it because of the lower temps, too? After reading all these comments, I’m beginning to realize I’ve been more concerned about the “HS” part than the “HT” part.
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    Oil for modified EcoBoost

    I don’t have an exact reading of the oil temps, but this car does have a factory track pack, which includes an oil & trans cooler. Also, part of the mods include a lower degree thermostat, which, combined with the larger intercooler and true dual air intake system, lead to a VERY cool running...
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    Oil for modified EcoBoost

    I’m well aware of the transmission being a weak link. To help that out, I change out the fluid (~ 5.5 quarts) at each oil change. So far, so good. Now, back to those oil recommendations…
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    Oil for modified EcoBoost

    Hmm….interesting responses so far. There are definitely ones that I wasn’t anticipating. Things to keep in mind. Though I haven’t dyno’ed the car yet, my tuner feels it should be pushing right around the 500 HP level, so a strong oil with HTHS is vital.
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    Oil for modified EcoBoost

    Looking for input on which oil to start using: 2016 Ford Taurus SHO w/ the 3.5L TGDI V-6 EcoBoost engine. I have just finished modifying the engine to the point where I feel it is still going to my a reliable daily driver. This includes the following - Engine computer tune Replacement...
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    ‘16 Taurus SHO Ecoboost barenaked pix

    No problems from the tubes here. The engine in my car (and our Explorer, which I’ve also replaced the valve covers on) is transverse, compared to the “normal” fit for your truck. I don’t know if that could affect the spark plug tubes or not, but the back side valve cover on the Explorer was...
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    ‘16 Taurus SHO Ecoboost barenaked pix

    2016 Ford Taurus SHO 90,000 miles My car is tuned, and I’m in the process of replacing valve covers while finalizing the project with a new HP fuel pump and metal hot pipes for the turbos & intake. Since I pretty much have to disassemble most of the top side of the engine for all the pipes to...
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    Rockauto not for the OCD prone

    I just ordered and received a 12-pack of Motorcraft FL-500S filters from RockAuto. Something like $4.xx a filter. Yes, they were sans individual boxes, but the sealed box they all came in had them separated by cardboard, and covered with bubble wrap. I was actually very impressed with the...
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    Updated spec oils in older spec engines

    I never said one thing about timing chain wear. I never said one thing about wanting to still use SN rated oils. I never said one thing about price being related to oil specs. My original post is simply asking what, if any, benefit there is in using more expensive oils in older cars, when a...
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    Updated spec oils in older spec engines

    Never said it did. The only price that I’m talking about would be SP Motorcraft compared to SP Castrol Edge, for example.
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    Updated spec oils in older spec engines

    You clearly don’t understand what I’m trying to discuss. I couldn’t care less about SN not being available or obsolete. I am wanting to know what benefit there is to spending more money on a top-tier, advanced, modern motor oil when a lower-tier modern motor oil already exceeds the...
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    Updated spec oils in older spec engines

    Just to clarify, I don’t want to limit this strictly to my engine and SN/SN+/SP oils. Those are simply my particular situation. I would like to discuss this for any/all engine and continually advancing oil specs. I definitely don’t want to compare SP to SN, either. I’m wanting to know why a...
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    Updated spec oils in older spec engines

    Is it overkill using higher priced, top of the line, modern oils in engines that were designed/manufactured years ago under older, now outdated, specifications? For example - my engine is a 2016 Ford 3.5L Ecoboost. The oil spec in 2016 was SN. The industry has now gone through not just one, but...
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    The New Fram Extra Guard (Orange Can)

    Good video for those that aren't familiar with the current design of the EG filter. But to clarify, that video was posted just over a year ago now, so it really isn't anything that "new". If your auto parts store still has any of the older design EG's in stock, you might want to consider...
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    New PRV design from Purolator?

    Really, guys? Was it that difficult to understand what PRV was alluding to since this is being posted in the OIL FILTER section, and the very first post mentions looking at an included picture of the valve(s)?
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    New PRV design from Purolator?

    Here's a picture of what Sayjac is referring to for those that may be interested. So, with that, is one design better than the other? The SuperTech obviously has no moving parts that could be a failure point; but the AC Delco style is much more common and would at least appear to flow more oil...
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    New PRV design from Purolator?

    That being the case, then the AC Delco has two, and the SuperTech has one. Point being - that is a significant design difference that should not be overlooked. And your comment about using other filters based off of manufacturers' claims re media is exactly why I'm cutting open all these...
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    Ford PTU's and Oil choices

    Use the weight called for, and change it often (30,000 miles MAX). I'm running Valvoline Synthetic, and just changed it out in my 2018 Explorer. Get yourself a hand held suction pump. It really isn't a bad job at all. Suck out all the old fluid you can, then fill with the new fluid until it...
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    New PRV design from Purolator?

    Yep, I'm aware of all that. That's why I was curious to see what the Purolator filters looked like, knowing that Purolator makes the MC offering. Right now, I've got a stash of Wix, K&N, FRAM, MC, Purolator, SuperTech, and AC Delco oil filters (12 in all) that I've cut open. It's been a VERY...
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