Can't seem to find Motorcraft DINO 5w20 , just Semi-syn???

[Chris B.]

The only version of Motorcraft 5w20 is a synthetic blend. Is this the only 5w20 MC makes or is there a full dino avalible. I need it for my friends F150 Auto RX cleaning. Thank you!

 

[G-MAN]

The synthetic blend is the only Motorcraft 5w20 made. There is no "dino" Motorcraft 5w20.

 

[Schmoe]

Both Pennz and QS make a dino 5W-20. It held up pretty impressively on my 02 Accord. Just don't let it run much past 3K.

 

[T-Keith]

I think this is a GII/GIII blend, and others are as well, although they don't say so on the bottle. I think it should be fine for the AutoRX, as there is no GIV.

-T

 

[Chris B.]

Got it and thank you! I was told to use this oil durring the ARX treatment.

 

[Chris B.]

How long of a drain is the MC 5w20 good for on average?

 

[G-MAN]

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Originally posted by Chris B.:
How long of a drain is the MC 5w20 good for on average?

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Given how these oils are built, I'd say they would easily be good for 4000 miles under "severe" conditions, and the full 7500 miles under "ideal" conditions. Of course, doing a UOA is the only way to know for sure how far you can push ANY oil, synthetic or "dino," in your particular car.

 

[Chris B.]

It's my bubbys truck and I know he wants to go as far as 10,000 miles. After the ARX cleaning I think he will use Mobil 1 5w30 so he can go longer.