The 3.5L calls for 6 quarts of oil. I plan on buying 5 qt jugs. This means 5 OCI from 6 jugs, assuming no usage and perfect fills. I have seen a few UOAs showing disturbingly high fuel dilution. How concerning should this be? I am currently considering following the OLM for filter changes and changing the oil twice. I am willing to use any affordable synthetic oil with a cap around $5-6 per quart. I will cycle through QSUD and Pennzoil under rebate to see which one "is liked better" by my engine. I will start with the questions and then list the oils under consideration, with current inventory.
1)How big a deal is running a full OCI with high fuel dilution?
2)With shortened OCI, should I worry much about mixing up to a quart of a different oil?
3)Does anyone know if the BMW full Syn(LL01) meets the Ford requirements?
4)Besides Pennzoil and Quaker State, does anyone run warranty rebates? I plan on test running any brand that does, Syn or not. My Acura seemed to like PU, with the Infiniti being indifferent.
I am not against rotating oils, but don't like having opened and unused oil sitting around for years. I actually like to believe that using different oils of the same caliber might be beneficial, as long as it isn't every time with mixing of add packs each time. Leftovers will be happily used for the lawnmower.
Oils:
-BMW Full Syn 5w30 (7 Qts, "Free" with BMW purchase)
-PP 5w30
-PU 5w30
-M1 5w30 (EP only if fuel dilution not a big deal for full OCI)
-M1 0w30
-QSUD 5w30
-Lubrication Engineers (LE) 5w30 Synthetic.
-Amsoil of the lower end variety ($$)
If anyone would like to split a shipment of Lubrication Engineers 5w30, I live in the DFW area. The price is not obscene, but minimum order is a case or 5 gallon bucket. If anyone likes the stuff, please let me know. I used to use it in the 90s for the 350 that I built. It was great.
Filters(covered in filter thread, but here for ref):
-MC FL 500S
-PureOne or Classic (P)L22500
-Napa Gold
I left out a bunch of the "common" wisdom, even though a lot creeped through. I did want a few responses. I do have a colleague that can get me Amsoil with the PC or dealer subscription. Pablo, a PM with possible candidate oils and prices would be appreciated. I don't want to pester him until I have decided.
I am currently at only 700 miles, so I have some time to work this all out.
Thanks folks.
1)How big a deal is running a full OCI with high fuel dilution?
2)With shortened OCI, should I worry much about mixing up to a quart of a different oil?
3)Does anyone know if the BMW full Syn(LL01) meets the Ford requirements?
4)Besides Pennzoil and Quaker State, does anyone run warranty rebates? I plan on test running any brand that does, Syn or not. My Acura seemed to like PU, with the Infiniti being indifferent.
I am not against rotating oils, but don't like having opened and unused oil sitting around for years. I actually like to believe that using different oils of the same caliber might be beneficial, as long as it isn't every time with mixing of add packs each time. Leftovers will be happily used for the lawnmower.
Oils:
-BMW Full Syn 5w30 (7 Qts, "Free" with BMW purchase)
-PP 5w30
-PU 5w30
-M1 5w30 (EP only if fuel dilution not a big deal for full OCI)
-M1 0w30
-QSUD 5w30
-Lubrication Engineers (LE) 5w30 Synthetic.
-Amsoil of the lower end variety ($$)
If anyone would like to split a shipment of Lubrication Engineers 5w30, I live in the DFW area. The price is not obscene, but minimum order is a case or 5 gallon bucket. If anyone likes the stuff, please let me know. I used to use it in the 90s for the 350 that I built. It was great.
Filters(covered in filter thread, but here for ref):
-MC FL 500S
-PureOne or Classic (P)L22500
-Napa Gold
I left out a bunch of the "common" wisdom, even though a lot creeped through. I did want a few responses. I do have a colleague that can get me Amsoil with the PC or dealer subscription. Pablo, a PM with possible candidate oils and prices would be appreciated. I don't want to pester him until I have decided.
I am currently at only 700 miles, so I have some time to work this all out.
Thanks folks.