Ford 1.5 EcoBoost 5w-30

[BryceDittmar]

Thoughts on running 5w30 in a 1.5 EcoBoost, I'm not a fan of 5w-20, seems too thin especially with the low clearance rings. What's everyone's thoughts?

Edit- What about 5w-40 too?

 

[GRUMPYDUDE2]

Thoughts on running 5w30 in a 1.5 EcoBoost, I'm not a fan of 5w-20, seems too thin especially with the low clearance rings. What's everyone's thoughts?

Do it. No downside, only upside.

 

[JavierH19]

I'd argue an SP rated euro 30/40 should be the only thing used in a turbo engine. Mobil 1 0w-40 is popular though usually out of stock on Walmart shelves so it's better to order.

 

[BISCUT]

I'd be running any quality synthetic 5-30 or 5-40 with 5k OCI.

 

[Hall]

Ford says it's fine .... in other countries. Ran it for 75k miles in my wife's Fusion with that engine.

 

[kschachn]

You've inadvertently stumbled upon what is one of the most discussed topics on Bitog. I could make a long list of previous threads but if you search around you'll find them. It would be difficult not to find any.

One suggestion might be "thick vs thin" for your search.

 

[brandon9715]

Typical thin vs thick debate. I am considered someone with the “thin” opinion. Meaning not that I prefer thin oils, but that you won’t go wrong with a 5w20 or 5w30. Will have no measurable difference in wear either way, so I just follow OEM spec.

 

[zzyzzx]

OK, so I can use up my excess 5w30 that I bought to use in a 2000 Camry (may she rust in peace) in the 2018 Escape 2.0 Eccoboost if I want to. Sweet.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

The 3 cylinder 1.5 or 4 cylinder 1.5?

 

[Pew]

The 3 cylinder 1.5 or 4 cylinder 1.5?

Or a 1.5L V6 Cosworth

 

[Jetronic]

Thoughts on running 5w30 in a 1.5 EcoBoost, I'm not a fan of 5w-20, seems too thin especially with the low clearance rings. What's everyone's thoughts?

Edit- What about 5w-40 too?

Running 10W30 in my 1.5 ecotec turbo. GM, but quite similar engine.

 

[Jetronic]

Typical thin vs thick debate. I am considered someone with the “thin” opinion. Meaning not that I prefer thin oils, but that you won’t go wrong with a 5w20 or 5w30. Will have no measurable difference in wear either way, so I just follow OEM spec.

Using 10W30 as it's specifically a no VII and ester containing oil: keeping the ring pack clean.

 

[Bill7]

Thoughts on running 5w30 in a 1.5 EcoBoost, I'm not a fan of 5w-20, seems too thin especially with the low clearance rings. What's everyone's thoughts?

Edit- What about 5w-40 too?

I recently went on a 2 week vacation to Israel. I rented a Hyundai Elantra there. Out of curiosity, I looked at the owners manual in the glove box. The preferred oil was 20W-50, but also gave as choices 5W-40, and 5w30. It was the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine, which I believe is the same engine sold in the US.

If you google "HTHS wear graph", you can see higher HTHS oils have less wear. This less wear may not be significant, but it's nice to have it anyway. I only use 5w30 for all my vehicles. Can't ever bring myself to put 20 weight oils in any vehicle I care about.

 

[ATex7239]

Don’t have it anymore. But 1.5T Ecoboost with 117K miles on mostly syn blend 5W20 changed around 7-8K miles. Ran fine lease was just up. And it didn’t live a babied existence.

 

[UNC054]

Have been running 5w30 in my nephew's 22' Ford Escape w/1.5 EcoBoost (3 cylinder); Pennzoil Platinum, then Mobil 1 Extended Performance.

No issues.

 

[mr_boring]

The day......the muuuusiccccccc.....died

No extensive list. Now I know we are nearing the apocalypse. I loved this guys lists.

 

[YZJB]

Thoughts on running 5w30 in a 1.5 EcoBoost, I'm not a fan of 5w-20, seems too thin especially with the low clearance rings. What's everyone's thoughts?

Edit- What about 5w-40 too?

In Australia the oil recommended for the 1.5L 4cyl EcoBoost is 5w30 A5/B5 WSS-M2C913-D

 

[YZJB]

OK, so I can use up my excess 5w30 that I bought to use in a 2000 Camry (may she rust in peace) in the 2018 Escape 2.0 Eccoboost if I want to. Sweet.

Again, other markets (such as Australia) recommend 5w30 A5/B5 WSS-M2C913-D

 

[BryceDittmar]

The 3 cylinder 1.5 or 4 cylinder 1.5?

4

 

[kenny91]

Thoughts on running 5w30 in a 1.5 EcoBoost, I'm not a fan of 5w-20, seems too thin especially with the low clearance rings. What's everyone's thoughts?

Edit- What about 5w-40 too?

Hey, interesting question! I'm with you on the 5w-20 being too thin, especially with those low clearance rings. 5w30 might be a good compromise. And yeah, 5w-40 could be an option too, but might be a bit too thick for the EcoBoost.