I found 3 cases of motorcraft 5w20 from around 2003 they are SL are they ok to use they were in my shop under a lot of engine parts and they are from 2003, lol
I Found 3 Cases Of SL Motorcraft 5w20 OK To Use?
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Sure!
Go for it.
As long as it's not a DI engine. The oil itself should be in good condition, just shake the stuff really well and inspect for seperation.
SL is for 2004 and older.
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
As long as it's not a DI engine. The oil itself should be in good condition, just shake the stuff really well and inspect for seperation.
^ this shake each bottle for a min or two and pour it in!!
As long as it's not a DI engine. The oil itself should be in good condition, just shake the stuff really well and inspect for seperation.
^ this shake each bottle for a min or two and pour it in!!
As long as the vehicle/vehicles you plan on using it in called for SL [or lower] rated oil shake it up and go for it.
Originally Posted By: Need4racin
SL is for 2004 and older.
But do you really think engines changed in '05 so all of a sudden require a different oil??? The SL/SM change limited zinc to hopefully allow the catalytic converters to last the 150K mi the Feds mandated they must be warrantied(also so the mfgrs can get away with saying a engine has no issue unless it's using more than 800-1200 qt per mile)... Assuming the oil is still in orig spec you could run it any SM rated engine and probably SN as well without mechanical issues... It's no doubt happened on several occasions...
Many of us consider the SL oil to be superior to SM...
SL is for 2004 and older.
But do you really think engines changed in '05 so all of a sudden require a different oil??? The SL/SM change limited zinc to hopefully allow the catalytic converters to last the 150K mi the Feds mandated they must be warrantied(also so the mfgrs can get away with saying a engine has no issue unless it's using more than 800-1200 qt per mile)... Assuming the oil is still in orig spec you could run it any SM rated engine and probably SN as well without mechanical issues... It's no doubt happened on several occasions...
Many of us consider the SL oil to be superior to SM...
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
I found 3 cases of motorcraft 5w20 from around 2003 they are SL are they ok to use they were in my shop under a lot of engine parts and they are from 2003, lol
While looking for deals at Oreillys I saw a Pennzoil synthetic blend bottle SH rated. They wanted $6.59 for them!
I found 3 cases of motorcraft 5w20 from around 2003 they are SL are they ok to use they were in my shop under a lot of engine parts and they are from 2003, lol
While looking for deals at Oreillys I saw a Pennzoil synthetic blend bottle SH rated. They wanted $6.59 for them!
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