03 cobra oil

[Rogueman2016s]

You stated:


He stated:


So, I assume somebody who is calling a car making 600+ RWHP "no rocket ship" owns something considerably faster.

My friend take it down a notch I am not putting the vehicle down. Indeed I noted it’s a nice ride, just stating it’s a pushrod engine not something of high technicality that would require anything other than a quality 5w30

 

[OVERKILL]

My friend take it down a notch I am not putting the vehicle down. Indeed I noted it’s a nice ride, just stating it’s a pushrod engine not something of high technicality that would require anything other than a quality 5w30

Why would you assume it's a pushrod engine? The Mustang hasn't had a pushrod engine since 1995.

The engine is a 4.6L DOHC mill with a supercharger.

But your statement still doesn't make sense, because whether it's DOHC, SOHC, pushrod or even side valve, it's still >600RWHP, which, regardless of the valvetrain configuration, your use of the phrasing "it's no rocket ship" seems completely off the wall coming from a guy with the vehicles you have listed in your signature. That's what raised my eyebrow. My DD is 475HP, and I'd consider a 600+RWHP Termi pretty darn fast for a street car.

 

[bbhero]

Why would you assume it's a pushrod engine? The Mustang hasn't had a pushrod engine since 1995.

The engine is a 4.6L DOHC mill with a supercharger.

But your statement still doesn't make sense, because whether it's DOHC, SOHC, pushrod or even side valve, it's still >600RWHP, which, regardless of the valvetrain configuration, your use of the phrasing "it's no rocket ship" seems completely off the wall coming from a guy with the vehicles you have listed in your signature. That's what raised my eyebrow. My DD is 475HP, and I'd consider a 600+RWHP Termi pretty darn fast for a street car.

Me too…

And that IS a rocket ship compared to my old Nissan Sentra with 105 hp going down off a cliff…

 

[bdcardinal]

I know M1 5W30 was popular on SVTP back in the day on Terminators. I would probably run that or some version of 0W40 or 5W40 if you are worried about any increased clearances. Also don't forget to change the oil in that supercharger occasionally.

BTW I absolutely love the Terminators. Even though the newer GT-500s are lightyears better in almost every category, I still like them a lot.

 

[Rand]

The stock spec oil was 5w20... (odd but true)
IMO in texas I'd run AT LEAST a 5w30 or thicker
if going to do more than a quick blast here and there. a 40wt+
Pennzoil euro L 5w30 or M1 0w40. > for walmart shelf oils.
I would probably spend for HPL for this special car.
http://www.terminator-cobra.com/2003SVTCobraSupplementGuide.pdf

 

[Rogueman2016s]

 

[OVERKILL]

I know M1 5W30 was popular on SVTP back in the day on Terminators. I would probably run that or some version of 0W40 or 5W40 if you are worried about any increased clearances. Also don't forget to change the oil in that supercharger occasionally.

BTW I absolutely love the Terminators. Even though the newer GT-500s are lightyears better in almost every category, I still like them a lot.

Yep, that's what my buddy ran in his '04 vert with a pair of hairdryers that made 850 to the tires, M1 5W-30, lol.

I also love the Termi's, despite the limitations of that chassis, they were, and still are, amazing cars.

 

[OVERKILL]

The stock spec oil was 5w20... (odd but true)
IMO in texas I'd run AT LEAST a 5w30 or thicker
if going to do more than a quick blast here and there. a 40wt+
Pennzoil euro L 5w30 or M1 0w40. > for walmart shelf oils.
I would probably spend for HPL for this special car.
http://www.terminator-cobra.com/2003SVTCobraSupplementGuide.pdf
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Yup, I agree, if I was doing OTS, I'd run M1 FS 0W-40, but with that constraint removed, I'd be reaching out to Dave at @High Performance Lubricants and seeing what he recommended for it.

 

[Rand]

I guess we need an explanation of what you consider to be a "rocketship" if a high strung supercharged 4v 4.6L doesnt qualify.

the fact that you thought it was a pushrod also shows your lack of knowledge on this pretty special car that is currently about 2x stock HP.

If there was ever an engine that wouldnt be "wasting" high dollar oil this is it.

Also not sure where you are going with the clap and crickets?

Nice ride. But it’s no rocket ship any quality 5w30 synthetic will work.

 

[MetalSlug]

Quick update : some one stole my floor jack and that put me not doing oil change on the cobra, last week I finally pull the trigger on the haborfreight aluminum racing 3 ton floor jack, I'm doing the oil change today, this time I'm going with Mobil 1 5w30 EP HM with Fram endurance for 1 year oil change. Since I drive short distant every 3 week or a month. How this sound?

 

[BrendanC]

Quick update : some one stole my floor jack and that put me not doing oil change on the cobra, last week I finally pull the trigger on the haborfreight aluminum racing 3 ton floor jack, I'm doing the oil change today, this time I'm going with Mobil 1 5w30 EP HM with Fram endurance for 1 year oil change. Since I drive short distant every 3 week or a month. How this sound?

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solid choices all the way around. M1 EP HM is very good stuff and the endurance is one of if not the best filter currently available.

 

[MetalSlug]

Some one Bought all the Mobil 1 5w30 all 3 Walmart location, they have on sale for $26.97

Pennsoil Platium HM 5w30 ?

 

[ripcord]

Some one Bought all the Mobil 1 5w30 all 3 Walmart location, they have on sale for $26.97

Pennsoil Platium HM 5w30 ?

Run it! Your Cobra won't notice the difference.

 

[BrendanC]

Some one Bought all the Mobil 1 5w30 all 3 Walmart location, they have on sale for $26.97

Pennsoil Platium HM 5w30 ?

Valvoline EP HM would be my next second

 

[chuck wood]

Do the Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W-30, it has a 261c flashpoint, the highest out there. Sold at Lowe’s.

 

[dmac_73]

Sweet car. I run 0w40 in my Cobra. Usually M1.

 

[burbguy82]

Being as it is supercharged, I would run 40wt or 50wt, but i am no expert.

What I do know, is in my 6.6 Stroked LS, with a Magnuson Kit, I run 20w50 VR1, as prescribed by the engine builder who built it.

 

[BrendanC]

Being as it is supercharged, I would run 40wt or 50wt, but i am no expert.

What I do know, is in my 6.6 Stroked LS, with a Magnuson Kit, I run 20w50 VR1, as prescribed by the engine builder who built it.

that’s likely due to increased clearances in the motor. that cobra likely called for a 20wt from the factory. 30wt is a good step up.

 

[MetalSlug]

Time for oil change for this cobra again. Since last year oil change was 05-19-2024.

On next week or so I will do oil change for this cobra, total miles was 300 miles, preview oil use was regular Mobil 1 HM 5w30 with Frame endurance FE2.

Since Fram having issues and most other company is changing supply. This time will be same oil but with different filter in mind. This picture was last years oil change

List of oil filter I want to try this run for 1 year oil change are.

Car quest premium
The new Mobil 1 oil filter at Walmart
The new purolator 20k at Walmart
Purolator Boss
AMSOILS oil filter.
Royal Purple oil filter

 

[BrendanC]

carquest premium!!

the amsoil and royal purple will have the same defects as the fram as they are are the same filter with different paint jobs.