buddy of mine just bought a 2012 f-150 ecoboost with 16k miles. changed the oil today with Pennzoil Ultra 5W30 and a MC FL500S filter. Due to fuel dilution, i suggested he keep his ocis between 3.5-4k, is the Pennzoil Ultra good for the ecoboost or is there an oil that has a better resistance to fuel dilution and viscosity breakdown?
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There was a thread on RLI lubricants that were very resistant to the effects of fuel dilution is an Audi.
There was a lot of analysis work done by someone named Terry Dyson in Texas.
http://www.renewablelube.com/
There was a lot of analysis work done by someone named Terry Dyson in Texas.
http://www.renewablelube.com/
Your friend should get his oil changes at the Ford dealer for the life of the truck. And if the dealer doesn't use the right Ford spec'd oil, report him.
Wow, 4k is a waste of good oil. I am going to run mine to 20% IOLM or less, which should equate to 8-10k.
Originally Posted By: Coprolite
Wow, 4k is a waste of good oil. I am going to run mine to 20% IOLM or less, which should equate to 8-10k.
My advice, tape over the OLM or disconnect it.
Wow, 4k is a waste of good oil. I am going to run mine to 20% IOLM or less, which should equate to 8-10k.
My advice, tape over the OLM or disconnect it.
I wonder how long before someone recommends RT6 ...
In all honesty, if you're under wearranty, best to just use the MC Syn Blend 5w30 (it's a good oil!) and the MC filter (it's also good).
And make sure to carry a spare ignition coil in the tool box. Like a typical ford, they like to blow coils.
In all honesty, if you're under wearranty, best to just use the MC Syn Blend 5w30 (it's a good oil!) and the MC filter (it's also good).
And make sure to carry a spare ignition coil in the tool box. Like a typical ford, they like to blow coils.
As the EcoBoost engine is also DI, a low-Noack oil like PU seems like a really good idea. Fuel dilution may or may not be a problem: if driving habits are such that the oil can warm up regularly it shouldn't be much of an issue.
If you want to get the best answer, try a 4k run followed by a used oil analysis that includes TBN.
If you want to get the best answer, try a 4k run followed by a used oil analysis that includes TBN.
Originally Posted By: Hyde244
Ford recommends Motorcraft 5w20 for this vehicle application. Can never go wrong with OEM.
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WOCF12/~MUS~LEN/36/12f12og3e.pdf (Page 389)
No no no..... The ecoboosts use 5w30 engine oil.
Ford recommends Motorcraft 5w20 for this vehicle application. Can never go wrong with OEM.
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WOCF12/~MUS~LEN/36/12f12og3e.pdf (Page 389)
No no no..... The ecoboosts use 5w30 engine oil.
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
Originally Posted By: Coprolite
Wow, 4k is a waste of good oil. I am going to run mine to 20% IOLM or less, which should equate to 8-10k.
My advice, tape over the OLM or disconnect it.
Theres no need to.
Originally Posted By: Coprolite
Wow, 4k is a waste of good oil. I am going to run mine to 20% IOLM or less, which should equate to 8-10k.
My advice, tape over the OLM or disconnect it.
Theres no need to.
Originally Posted By: Danh
Fuel dilution may or may not be a problem: if driving habits are such that the oil can warm up regularly it shouldn't be much of an issue.
This is a common misconception. While true of certain particular instances, most vehicles that suffer this malady due to tuning will have issues no matter how it is driven.
The Eboosters use tons of fuel as coolant, thus they are unlikely to ever avoid a bit of fuel dilution.
Fuel dilution may or may not be a problem: if driving habits are such that the oil can warm up regularly it shouldn't be much of an issue.
This is a common misconception. While true of certain particular instances, most vehicles that suffer this malady due to tuning will have issues no matter how it is driven.
The Eboosters use tons of fuel as coolant, thus they are unlikely to ever avoid a bit of fuel dilution.
Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: Hyde244
Ford recommends Motorcraft 5w20 for this vehicle application. Can never go wrong with OEM.
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WOCF12/~MUS~LEN/36/12f12og3e.pdf (Page 389)
No no no..... The ecoboosts use 5w30 engine oil.
My mistake, missed the fine print on engine type.
Originally Posted By: Hyde244
Ford recommends Motorcraft 5w20 for this vehicle application. Can never go wrong with OEM.
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WOCF12/~MUS~LEN/36/12f12og3e.pdf (Page 389)
No no no..... The ecoboosts use 5w30 engine oil.
My mistake, missed the fine print on engine type.
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MY2010 e'boost motors still spec 5W-20 (Flex and Taurus). All MY2011 and newer V6 e'boost motors spec 5w30, although they are identical to the 2010's for the Flex and Taurus. Go figure. Ford has not back-spec'd 5w30 for the MY2010 e'boost motors. I don't know what the I4 e'boost motors spec for viscosity.
That said, I run 2-1/2 qts XW-30 and 3 qts XW-20 every change in my 2010 e'boost Flex. Why? Because I can?
That said, I run 2-1/2 qts XW-30 and 3 qts XW-20 every change in my 2010 e'boost Flex. Why? Because I can?
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