5W-30 out 0W-20 in
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Triple_Se7en
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But did Ford change the spec to include 1993?
Is there a link to this information/spec change?
Vehicle Application Listing Approved For SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil:
1995-2000 2.5L Contour/Mystique
1999-2001 2.5L Cougar 1996-2001 3.0L 4V Taurus/Sable
1999-2001 3.0L (Vulcan) Ranger (Flexible Fuel and Gas), Windstar,
Taurus/Sable (Flexible Fuel and Gas)
1996-1997 3.8L Thunderbird/Cougar
1996-2001 3.8L Mustang and 3.8L SPI Windstar
1997-2001 4.2L (SPI) F-150 (under 8500 GVW only), Econoline
1996-2001 4.6L 2V Mustang
1992-2001 4.6L Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis
1991-2001 4.6L Town Car
1994-1997 4.6L 2V Thunderbird/Cougar
1996-2001 4.6L 4V Mustang Cobra
1995-2001 4.6L Continental
1993-1998 4.6L 4V Mark VIII
1998-2001 5.4L 2V/4V Navigator
1997-2001 4.6L 2V Triton F-150/250 (under 8500 GVW only), Econoline,
Expedition
1997-2001 5.4L 2V F-150/250 (under 8500 GVW only), Expedition,
E-150/250/350, E-350 Chassis/RV/Cutaway
1997-2001 6.8L E-250/350, E-350 Chassis/RV/Cutaway
1999-2001 6.8L Super Duty F-Series 250 HD/350/450/550 Motorhome
2001 2.0L Zetec/2.0L SPI Focus
2001 2.0L Zetec/3.0L Escape
2001 2.0L SPI Escort
2000-2001 5.4L/6.8L Excursion
2000-2001 3.0L Lincoln LS
2001 2.0L Zetec Escort ZX2
NOTE: THE "EXCEPTION 2001 VEHICLES" SHOULD BE SERVICED WITH SAE 5w30 MOTOR
OIL.
Exception 2001 Vehicles:
Engine Vehicle
2.5L Ranger
3.3L Villager
3.9L Lincoln LS
4.0L Ranger, Explorer/Mountaineer, Explorer Sport, and Explorer Sport Trac
5.0L Explorer/Mountaineer
NOTE: IF VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN THIS APPLICATION, SAE 5w30 OIL IS
RECOMMENDED. REFER TO TSB 99-8-16.
1995-2000 2.5L Contour/Mystique
1999-2001 2.5L Cougar 1996-2001 3.0L 4V Taurus/Sable
1999-2001 3.0L (Vulcan) Ranger (Flexible Fuel and Gas), Windstar,
Taurus/Sable (Flexible Fuel and Gas)
1996-1997 3.8L Thunderbird/Cougar
1996-2001 3.8L Mustang and 3.8L SPI Windstar
1997-2001 4.2L (SPI) F-150 (under 8500 GVW only), Econoline
1996-2001 4.6L 2V Mustang
1992-2001 4.6L Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis
1991-2001 4.6L Town Car
1994-1997 4.6L 2V Thunderbird/Cougar
1996-2001 4.6L 4V Mustang Cobra
1995-2001 4.6L Continental
1993-1998 4.6L 4V Mark VIII
1998-2001 5.4L 2V/4V Navigator
1997-2001 4.6L 2V Triton F-150/250 (under 8500 GVW only), Econoline,
Expedition
1997-2001 5.4L 2V F-150/250 (under 8500 GVW only), Expedition,
E-150/250/350, E-350 Chassis/RV/Cutaway
1997-2001 6.8L E-250/350, E-350 Chassis/RV/Cutaway
1999-2001 6.8L Super Duty F-Series 250 HD/350/450/550 Motorhome
2001 2.0L Zetec/2.0L SPI Focus
2001 2.0L Zetec/3.0L Escape
2001 2.0L SPI Escort
2000-2001 5.4L/6.8L Excursion
2000-2001 3.0L Lincoln LS
2001 2.0L Zetec Escort ZX2
NOTE: THE "EXCEPTION 2001 VEHICLES" SHOULD BE SERVICED WITH SAE 5w30 MOTOR
OIL.
Exception 2001 Vehicles:
Engine Vehicle
2.5L Ranger
3.3L Villager
3.9L Lincoln LS
4.0L Ranger, Explorer/Mountaineer, Explorer Sport, and Explorer Sport Trac
5.0L Explorer/Mountaineer
NOTE: IF VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN THIS APPLICATION, SAE 5w30 OIL IS
RECOMMENDED. REFER TO TSB 99-8-16.
Since I don't see the OP's engine listed, he's conducting an experiment. Definitely let us know how its doing with this oil.
Usually engines run really strong right before catastrophic failure.
It's fun to try new things I'll admit...well, at least those that one has some interest in doing anyway. Have fun and enjoy the OCI.
Take care and let us know how things are in 50k miles.
Take care and let us know how things are in 50k miles.
Thicker is better..........
Triple_Se7en
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I experienced more pep also - when I switched to 5W-20 in my S-10 4.3 six cylinder. But when I drained it yesterday at 5K, the magnetic oil drain plug was loaded with metal shavings -- first time ever for that - at almost 100K. This vehicle has seen nothing but name brand Group III synthetic -- changed every 5-6K.
After looking at prior oil change records, this was not Quaker State oil. It was old SL 5W-20 Pennzoil synthetic (old bottle - pre Platinum).
So I'm not sure if the switch to thin oil - or the subpar older Pennzoil synthetic was to blame. I replaced it with a batch of leftovers.... three qts Syntec 5W-20 and two qts 5w30 Pennzoil Platinum Group V stuff. I'm already anxiously awaiting the oil drain plug results in five more Ks. Won;t be able to sleep until spring.
Hmmm, I checked 93 V8 f150 and Mustang. Looks like piston to cylinder wall clearance wasn't as close as current models are. Ford didn't back-spec Mustang for 5w-20. Could be testing didn't show increased consumption in truck engines because they're slower revving.
This back-specing just shows Ford feels lighter oil extends engine life in cold climates, and lighter oil is durable enough for higher temps in hot climates too.
If the 0w-20 is borderline 30wt, then that sounds perfect.
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