castrol mix

[crimsontide]

going to put in the new 5w20 syntec.........whats a good mix to get some uhhhhh.........the syntec 5w20 seems pretty plain by itself

 

[haley10]

I'd take mine straight up. Why fool around with a synthetic 5W-20? Voa's are limited. Many "weak" looking oils shine. I bet Syntec may be one. I would not mix anything with it.

 

[crimsontide]

i have an 03 ford f150, 5.4l......screwed due to warranty

 

[haley10]

Look at the voa's for Conoco Hydroclear (Motorcraft) 5W-20. Nothing much shows, but performance is excellent. Looking at "traditional" additives don't mean spit now. The good stuff doesn't show.

 

[crimsontide]

i have an 03 ford f150, 5.4l......screwed due to warranty

 

[haley10]

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Originally posted by crimsontide: i have an 03 ford f150, 5.4l......screwed due to warranty

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How does that screw you?? I'm sure you are a skeptic, but these will go forever on the thin Motorcraft juice. Our Navigator has 125K and runs like new on it. No consumption.

 

[Frank D]

I read the good UOA's about 5w-20 oil in the Ford ohc motors but how well do you think it works in the 3.8 pushrod Ford v6 or other pushrod motors.

 

[pscholte]

Nein...nein...nein...Um zu mischen, ist verboten

 

[crimsontide]

i was just thinking of adding a quart or 2 of redline.....yea or nea??

 

[pscholte]

I like esters, but I really think you ought to leave the original chemistry alone. Maybe one of our chemists will be able to give you a more technical response.

 

[SWS]

My recommendation is to just put the 5W-20 in it, per Mfr's specification, and then simply enjoy driving your nice truck!

 

[MikeR]

Maybe a teaspoon of vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon. Seriously, though - does it need anything added to it? I'd dump in the Syntec 5w-20 and enjoy. MR