Best oil for noisy engine

[Doc Holiday]

I have an 2009 Ford Escape with a 2.5 4 engine. I get over 28 mph, has plenty of power and uses no oil. The only thing I don't like is that it is very noisy. It calls for a 5w20. With that oil it's way to loud for me. I put syn 5w30 in it. Much better, but yes I want more. Any suggestion on oils that would make the engine even quieter? I've thought about a HM 5w30 but looking at the Cst @ 100c they don't seem any "thicker" than reg 5w30. Also thought about syn. 0w40. Think this would be ok?

 

[Roadkingnc]

I think the 09 edge would have a 3.5 6cyl

 

[demarpaint]

2009 is it still under a warranty? If so I wouldn't be messing with anything other than the grade of oil Ford recommends, and bring it in to be checked out. JMO

 

[Doc Holiday]

OOPS...make that Escape

 

[volk06]

You won't get it quiet due to the noise of the injectors. Which is most likely what your hearing.

 

[Doc Holiday]

no..has over 50K miles...is out of warranty. The engine is probably ok...it's just noisy. After having a Chevy Traverse with a very quite 3.6 v-6. Even Consumer Rep. mags says the engine is noisy (in this and other Fords). The engine isn't blowing up or nothing like that

 

[Doc Holiday]

I agree that injectors are noisy, But it is the engine too as 5w30 is much quieter than 5w20

 

[demarpaint]

I would still have Ford check it out if its under warranty.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Try Mobil 1 0W-30. I've been highly impressed with their 0W-20 in my two vehicles. I suspect the 30 would be even quieter. Curious: what is the synthetic 5w30 you have in it now?

 

[Doc Holiday]

have Quaker State Full Synthetic 5w30 in it now. Have tried the 0w30 Mob also. No takers for 0W40 Mobil 1?

 

[fxrider]

Rotella T-5

 

[fdcg27]

Syntec 0w30 has been noticeably quiet in every application I've tried it in.
Synpower 5w30 seems very smooth in our Forester.
Try Synpower 5w30, which is fairly thin, and see what you think.
If that doesn't help, try GC (Syntec 0W-30).
OTOH, the Escape is not a high-end vehicle, especially the 4 cylinder, so it may be down to a lack of sound insulating material as well as engine mounts that weren't too carefully developed from the factory.

 

[stranger706]

Originally Posted By: fxrider
Rotella T-5

+1

T5 has quieted down every engine I've put it in.

 

[Doc Holiday]

yes the 2.5 is old tech. My 4.6 v8 Ford truck is loud too for a v8. Some engine are just not as refined as others.

 

[Doc Holiday]

when you say T-5, you are talking about Diesel 5w40...correct?

 

[MetalSlug]

Originally Posted By: Doc Holiday
when you say T-5, you are talking about Diesel 5w40...correct?


that T6, T5 is 10w30

 

[Nickdfresh]

Originally Posted By: Doc Holiday
no..has over 50K miles...is out of warranty. The engine is probably ok...it's just noisy. After having a Chevy Traverse with a very quite 3.6 v-6. Even Consumer Rep. mags says the engine is noisy (in this and other Fords). The engine isn't blowing up or nothing like that


You should have a powertrain warranty until 60K miles...

 

[fxrider]

Shell Rotella T-5 10W30 semi synthetic

 

[antiqueshell]

Originally Posted By: fxrider
Shell Rotella T-5 10W30 semi synthetic



Exactly.

Good match for that engine.

 

[KCJeep]

IMO if you want quiet, you want a dino that's loaded with moly, I'd suggest Pennzoil Conventional 5w20 or 5w30.