Hey guys, new guy here and my first post. Got a question I want to get some thoughts on and make an educated decision about, hopefully I don't stir the pot too bad;-) I've done plenty of searching and reading, but still want to run this by ya, so here goes...
Got a 2002 F150 5.4L with 115,000 miles on it. Runs perfect. Been running Amsoil SSO 0W30 for about the past 60-70K miles. My motor has the notorious piston slap noise with no issues all it's life, but as I started typing this thread I do recall when I switched to the SSO, the noise was louder/more pronounced on that first start up. But, over the past few years, I've either disregarded it or gotten used to it. (BTW, the piston slap is not part of my question, just threw it in there for FYI)
Lately I've been reading up on the XL, especially with the new formula and this has gotten me to thinking (and rightfully admit like most, overthinking) about switching to the XL 5W30. The biggest factor driving my thoughts to switch is the simple fact that for me, I do about 10K a year give or take. So I end up changing at 10K intervals anyways, which the new XL fits the bill on. And it would save a small bit of money in the process, but that's not a huge factor for me.
So after all that, my real question are...
Are there any drawbacks to switching to the XL this late in the game? Or should I also ask, are there any benefits to switching to the XL???
To add insult to injury, I've also been reading up on the 0W vs 5W debate out there. So as a separate question aside from the SSO vs XL question, are there drawbacks to switching from a 0W to a 5W? And like before, is there a chance there are any hidden benefits or pro's from switching to a 5W??
Removing money from the equation, would you stick with the SSO even at 1 yr/10K OCI's?
Thanks guys...like I said, just trying to get some thoughts and make an educated decision. Feel free to talk me into switching or staying either one.
Got a 2002 F150 5.4L with 115,000 miles on it. Runs perfect. Been running Amsoil SSO 0W30 for about the past 60-70K miles. My motor has the notorious piston slap noise with no issues all it's life, but as I started typing this thread I do recall when I switched to the SSO, the noise was louder/more pronounced on that first start up. But, over the past few years, I've either disregarded it or gotten used to it. (BTW, the piston slap is not part of my question, just threw it in there for FYI)
Lately I've been reading up on the XL, especially with the new formula and this has gotten me to thinking (and rightfully admit like most, overthinking) about switching to the XL 5W30. The biggest factor driving my thoughts to switch is the simple fact that for me, I do about 10K a year give or take. So I end up changing at 10K intervals anyways, which the new XL fits the bill on. And it would save a small bit of money in the process, but that's not a huge factor for me.
So after all that, my real question are...
Are there any drawbacks to switching to the XL this late in the game? Or should I also ask, are there any benefits to switching to the XL???
To add insult to injury, I've also been reading up on the 0W vs 5W debate out there. So as a separate question aside from the SSO vs XL question, are there drawbacks to switching from a 0W to a 5W? And like before, is there a chance there are any hidden benefits or pro's from switching to a 5W??
Removing money from the equation, would you stick with the SSO even at 1 yr/10K OCI's?
Thanks guys...like I said, just trying to get some thoughts and make an educated decision. Feel free to talk me into switching or staying either one.