I have been avid user of Motorcraft 5w20 in my 2 Mazda's and now I am noticing the oil having an odd, almost grease like smell when the bottles are opened and seems to get darker much faster than usual in normal usage. Has the fomula changed? Does anyone know the exact percentage of dino and syn? I have been told its almost a 50/50 blend, is there anything to back that up?
Did MC 5w20 change?
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I don't know the answer to your question... But I too have noticed how quickly the oil turns dark.
I would like to also know the answer as to whether or not they've changed their formulation.
I would like to also know the answer as to whether or not they've changed their formulation.
The PDS sheet was updated in October of last year, but the specs still look similar, assuming that it is still tropartic oil.
http://tds.econocophillips.com/catalogs/phillips66_product_catalog/automotive/66_TA_Syn_MO.pdf
http://tds.econocophillips.com/catalogs/phillips66_product_catalog/automotive/66_TA_Syn_MO.pdf
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From what I've read here at BITOG a year or-so ago,, the less expensive Trop Artic base oil comes from Korea -- but the Motorcraft does not.
Maybe that's changed - being the new stuff is darkening up sooner. Ford Motor Company is so cash-strapped - that even the Motorcraft label may now be vulnerable to a less expensive base oil to cut costs - improve profits.
Just putting some thoughts out there -- nothing concrete.
Maybe that's changed - being the new stuff is darkening up sooner. Ford Motor Company is so cash-strapped - that even the Motorcraft label may now be vulnerable to a less expensive base oil to cut costs - improve profits.
Just putting some thoughts out there -- nothing concrete.
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Seems the MC MSDS CAS Numbers changed from 05 to the most recent 07. I don't know if means anything though. Aybody know what CAS 8042-47-5D really is?
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/fad/msds/us173219us.pdf
http://www.topanga.com/public/MSDS/Motorcraft/MSDS - Motorcraft 5w20.pdf
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/fad/msds/us173219us.pdf
http://www.topanga.com/public/MSDS/Motorcraft/MSDS - Motorcraft 5w20.pdf
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Originally Posted By: Wombat97
Seems the MC MSDS CAS Numbers changed from 05 to the most recent 07. I don't know if means anything though. Aybody know what CAS 8042-47-5D really is?
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/fad/msds/us173219us.pdf
http://www.topanga.com/public/MSDS/Motorcraft/MSDS - Motorcraft 5w20.pdf
Aybody know what CAS 8042-47-5D really is?
Seems the MC MSDS CAS Numbers changed from 05 to the most recent 07. I don't know if means anything though. Aybody know what CAS 8042-47-5D really is?
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/fad/msds/us173219us.pdf
http://www.topanga.com/public/MSDS/Motorcraft/MSDS - Motorcraft 5w20.pdf
Aybody know what CAS 8042-47-5D really is?
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
From what I've read here at BITOG a year or-so ago,, the less expensive Trop Artic base oil comes from Korea -- but the Motorcraft does not.
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I doubt it. I bought some full-synthetic MC 5W-20 for my mother's Taurus and I thought it said "Made in Korea."
From what I've read here at BITOG a year or-so ago,, the less expensive Trop Artic base oil comes from Korea -- but the Motorcraft does not.
....
I doubt it. I bought some full-synthetic MC 5W-20 for my mother's Taurus and I thought it said "Made in Korea."
It could be as our engines age, the oil gets darker faster.
But I also have noticed faster darkening with MC 5-20.
It used to be clear for so long!
But maybe this is a good thing - more cleaning?
But I also have noticed faster darkening with MC 5-20.
It used to be clear for so long!
But maybe this is a good thing - more cleaning?
To answer your question YES. Profit my dear man is why we put the key in the lock each morning. Change for profit....
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