Hi All-
Long time reader here and I'm looking for some guidance. I purchased a 2017 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost in February. A couple of months ago it developed a cold start rattle and the VCTs were replaced under warranty. I currently have about 42k miles on it, so I am still within the 60k powertrain warranty and obviously want to maintain warranty coverage. The manual calls for 5W30 API SN. Being a turbo engine, should I look instead for something rated SN+ or SP?
I have seen a lot of people recommend Castrol Edge 0W40 for these engines but I see that it is not SN+ or SP rated. Does this matter? Does it have other ratings that supercede SN+ or is SN fine for an Ecoboost?
I am leaning towards finding a thicker 5W30 to use while still under warranty, especially since I've had engine work done under warranty already. Delo XSP 5W30 seems to fit this bill and is SN+ rated. Does anyone have experience running this oil in an Ecoboost? There's not a lot of info out there about this oil but it seems to be a good product.
I stick to an oil change interval of 4-5,000 miles. I know that may be overkill, but I view it as cheap insurance.
I know many will say "buy the cheapest oil that meets the requirements", but I am truly looking to best service and maintain my engine. I am hoping to own this truck a long time. Thanks
Long time reader here and I'm looking for some guidance. I purchased a 2017 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost in February. A couple of months ago it developed a cold start rattle and the VCTs were replaced under warranty. I currently have about 42k miles on it, so I am still within the 60k powertrain warranty and obviously want to maintain warranty coverage. The manual calls for 5W30 API SN. Being a turbo engine, should I look instead for something rated SN+ or SP?
I have seen a lot of people recommend Castrol Edge 0W40 for these engines but I see that it is not SN+ or SP rated. Does this matter? Does it have other ratings that supercede SN+ or is SN fine for an Ecoboost?
I am leaning towards finding a thicker 5W30 to use while still under warranty, especially since I've had engine work done under warranty already. Delo XSP 5W30 seems to fit this bill and is SN+ rated. Does anyone have experience running this oil in an Ecoboost? There's not a lot of info out there about this oil but it seems to be a good product.
I stick to an oil change interval of 4-5,000 miles. I know that may be overkill, but I view it as cheap insurance.
I know many will say "buy the cheapest oil that meets the requirements", but I am truly looking to best service and maintain my engine. I am hoping to own this truck a long time. Thanks