Mobil 1 high mileage or Walmart's Supertech ?
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The only way to be sure is with a UOA after running each.
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If you want to change up the oil you use, switch back to the 5w20 it calls for.
Here are a couple reasons why I would vote for M1:
a) It's better oil by most reckoning; not simply my opinion.
b) Mobil runs BIG rebates often, and it's frequently cheaper. It is right now ($12/5qts rebated).
c) Besides being cheaper, I'm comfortable running a longer OCI with it. So it gets even cheaper by reckoning per mile.
d) Your truck's age argues strongly for an HM oil.
e) You tow.
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High mileage is only needed if your truck leaks/burns/consumes oil.
I'm not sure where this idea comes from, but it's just not true. The stronger additive package n HM oil does more than "plug leaks." And speaking of leaks, why wait for a leak to start? Why let seals deteriorate to the point you have to hope a cure comes out of a bottle? Keep them healthy before they leak.
Also, in FL, skip the 5w-30 and get the 10w-30 HM. More robust and fewer VIIs to break down. It's ACEA A3/B3 vs just A1/B1 for the 5w. In my mind, there's a lot of reasons to use it and no good one not to.
a) It's better oil by most reckoning; not simply my opinion.
b) Mobil runs BIG rebates often, and it's frequently cheaper. It is right now ($12/5qts rebated).
c) Besides being cheaper, I'm comfortable running a longer OCI with it. So it gets even cheaper by reckoning per mile.
d) Your truck's age argues strongly for an HM oil.
e) You tow.
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High mileage is only needed if your truck leaks/burns/consumes oil.
I'm not sure where this idea comes from, but it's just not true. The stronger additive package n HM oil does more than "plug leaks." And speaking of leaks, why wait for a leak to start? Why let seals deteriorate to the point you have to hope a cure comes out of a bottle? Keep them healthy before they leak.
Also, in FL, skip the 5w-30 and get the 10w-30 HM. More robust and fewer VIIs to break down. It's ACEA A3/B3 vs just A1/B1 for the 5w. In my mind, there's a lot of reasons to use it and no good one not to.
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My vote is supertech syn
Keep the /30 use what is cheapest (the supertech) and change somewhere in the 5k area. Don't sweat the rest those motors are mules. And of course get a good filter any fluid isnt worth a [censored] if it's not being kept clean. All the Fords I take care of get 5/30 blend @5k interval and all have a medium weight loaded trailer on them every time they move. At work we stock napa gold filters.
Yes, I change my oil every 5k. I use the Fram extra guard oil filter. I assume that's a good one.
Originally Posted By: Superflop
Keep the /30 use what is cheapest (the supertech) and change somewhere in the 5k area. Don't sweat the rest those motors are mules. And of course get a good filter any fluid isnt worth a [censored] if it's not being kept clean. All the Fords I take care of get 5/30 blend @5k interval and all have a medium weight loaded trailer on them every time they move. At work we stock napa gold filters.
Originally Posted By: Superflop
Keep the /30 use what is cheapest (the supertech) and change somewhere in the 5k area. Don't sweat the rest those motors are mules. And of course get a good filter any fluid isnt worth a [censored] if it's not being kept clean. All the Fords I take care of get 5/30 blend @5k interval and all have a medium weight loaded trailer on them every time they move. At work we stock napa gold filters.
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Originally Posted By: HerrStig
The only way to be sure is with a UOA after running each.
The only way to be sure of what?
The only way to be sure is with a UOA after running each.
The only way to be sure of what?
OP, I run Supertech full synthetic 5w30 in my 4Runner with 155K. Not only do I drive on aggressive Arizona off-road desert terrain, I tow a small trailer frequently. Use with complete confidence. ST is underrated!!!
I'd recommend the Walmart SuperTech if it's bottled by Citgo; that's a smooth oil.
There are a lot of great oils out there and I have even seen SuperTech HM Synthetic Blend in Walmart not sure of the price. Does not sound like you really want to mess with the mail in rebate which I understand especially with your busy schedule as your probably on the road when it is still dark in the morning and it is after 8 or 9 pm when you get home. Does not leave a lot of time for mail in rebates. I think any good name brand oil will be great and I would move up to 10W30. You might want to see about switching to Shell Rotella T5.
Originally Posted By: lawnguy
I have no idea who it's bottled by.
Take a picture of the bottle next time you're there and we'll have fun speculating on who filled the bottle.
I have no idea who it's bottled by.
Take a picture of the bottle next time you're there and we'll have fun speculating on who filled the bottle.
On the very bottom of a bottle I have it says.....WPP. Warren?
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Originally Posted By: lawnguy
I have no idea who it's bottled by.
Take a picture of the bottle next time you're there and we'll have fun speculating on who filled the bottle.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: lawnguy
I have no idea who it's bottled by.
Take a picture of the bottle next time you're there and we'll have fun speculating on who filled the bottle.
WPP is Warren Performance Products and there is a plant in Glen Dale WV as the ST oil in Northeast region is WPP, not the Citgo stuff. You can read all about it here as no one else would show you this. Sad; I know
http://www.warrendistribution.com/about-us
http://www.warrendistribution.com/about-us
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