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My 94 Ford E150, 5.8L has 280K on it. It runs great, it doesn't knock or burn oil. I have been using Sea Foam Gas treatment for a few years. I just noticed that Sea Foam now has a High Mileage version. Does anyone have any information about this product? I am due for a smog check. Will using Sea...

Walmart is out of the Chevron Supreme conventional 5w30. It has gotten me this far. (280k 3k oci) The only reason I care so much is I am trying to sqeeze every mile I can from this van. Saving a couple of bucks on oil isn't important. Let my education begin! High mileage? Synthetic blends...

I'm amazed (and more than a little embarrassed) at how I've turned something as simple as filling crankcase and gas tank then pulling on a rope, into a major deal. I am the guy all those youtube folks make "break in your generator the RIGHT way" videos for. I didn't know break in was a thing...

I've been using Chevron Supreme 5w30 API SN for a few years. I'd pick it up by the case from Costco and have been happy with it in my 94 Ford van, 351 Windsor, 276,000 mi. I just picked up a case from Walmart and saw that it is now, API SN Plus. Are the changes in formulation significant? I know...

, Talk about conflicting information...The dealer, based on my vin number, said my power steering originally called for Mercon fluid. There is a lot of online info, supposedly from Ford, saying NOT to use Mercon V in applications previously requiring Mercon and not to mix them. Then there was...

For years I did't have to think about oil choices. I stuck with Castrol GTX conventional motor oil. I got my 5.8L, 1994 Ford van up to 260K and I figured I was good. I didn't have to think about oil at the BITOG level. Just buy it and change every 3k, using a Napa Gold filter. Now, according to...

Well, Castrol has stopped conventional GTX 5W30 and only has conventional 5w30 in something called, "ultra clean" I am going to have to make a change and being OLD (Me not the van), change doesn't come easy. I just had a complete rebuild of the differential and a lot of front end work done. New...

Quote: Why not fix the leak, and stick with what got you to 265K miles? 6.5 hour shop time plus parts. Really! Quote: At that many miles, I'd also look at a new timing chain and cover as preventative maintenance. You'll get some performance back as the chain is worn and loose running the cam...

I have a 1994 E150 Club Wagon. I have always used 5w/30 Castrol changed every 3000mi with a new Wix filter. The only leak is from around the oil pan. I use about a quart every 1500 miles. I am thinking about changing to a high mileage oil and everybody has some opinion. Everything from "if it...

I've been using Castrol GTX 5w30 since I've owned this van. Changed every 3k with new Napa Gold filter. I was curious what forum members would recommend? Since the miles are adding up, is there some benefit to another oil? mostly rural driving, some city, and long periods of highway driving in...

I've got a 94 Ford E150 Club Wagon (Van), 5.8L v8. 187,000mi with regular 3k oil changes with Castrol 5w30 and Napa Gold filter. Oil consumption has been about 1 quart every 3,000 miles. Lately, it's gone to about a quart and a half. I've been thinking about changing to a high mileage oil, but...

I was helping a friend clean out his garage and he had half a case of Castrol GTX 5w30. The plastic bottles were so old that they were discolored. None of the oil had been opened. Is it okay to use the oil in my van? I normally use exactly that brand and grade of oil. -cadjak

I have both, and have found a few times when one will pick up some malware that the other missed. It doesn't hurt to have them both. Obviously, don't get impatient and run them at the same time. -cadjak

Thanks, You are correct, it is the 5.8L engine with 3.55 limited slip rear and towing package.

I just bought a '94 Ford E150 Chateau Club wagon with 137K miles on it. It looks to have been well cared for. I bought it from the original owner who had it serviced regularly by the dealer since it was new. He has been running the factory "Preferred" 5W30. Should I stay with 5W30? Should I go...