Most of the approvals ESP has are long-drain approvals. One even has it in the name.
Yes, but, fuel dilution probably shortens a safe interval. Maybe I didn’t emphasize that I have considerable FD enough in previous post.Most of the approvals ESP has are long-drain approvals. One even has it in the name.
I’m well aware of the transmission being a weak link. To help that out, I change out the fluid (~ 5.5 quarts) at each oil change. So far, so good.
Now, back to those oil recommendations…
Upgrade your ATF to a TES-668 approved one (Castrol, Delvac, etc) or to HPL ATF Blue CC. Not only will you not have to change it as often, but these ATFs have superior oxidation resistance and won't break down as easy.
Motor oil: Any API SP licensed 5W-40 will do (Mobil 1 FS, Quaker State Euro, or Castrol), or HPL SuperCar 5W-40.
With HPL you get more bang for your buck in the long run. With everything else you have a lower cost upfront.
Delvac is GTL. Group III has good additive response, and, to quote you when you quoted aomeone else that said the following about TES-668: "That stuff is indesteuctible."TES 668 is just a group 3
Delvac is GTL. Group III has good additive response, and, to quote you when you quoted aomeone else that said the following about TES-668: "That stuff is indesteuctible."
I'd be interested to learn what the better PAO/Ester options are. Especially since Esters tend to change the friction modification characterstics of the additive package. Usually, a PAO/AN is preferred for expensive/high performing ATF.
Full SAPS oils won't harm your cats, a whole lot of Euro autos on the road past/present using full SAPS xW40 oils without cat issues. I'd run that HPL you listed and just do 5K changes with it if it concerns you. Are you tracking/drag/etc. this or just fun on the public road? Folks often think that their daily use of even modded/tuned cars is much more severe than it really is. Any Euro 30 grade would also work just fine you get at the store. What about the HPL Supercar 5W40?Looking for input on which oil to start using:
2016 Ford Taurus SHO w/ the 3.5L TGDI V-6 EcoBoost engine.
I have just finished modifying the engine to the point where I feel it is still going to my a reliable daily driver. This includes the following -
Engine computer tune
Replacement aftermarket turbos
larger intercooler
high pressure fuel pump
true dual set-up CAI
colder heat range spark plugs
custom metal hot pipes
high flow cats & exhaust
I thought I would be running the HPL No VII PCMO 5w-30, but am committed to 4,000 mile OCI‘s, and still have a hard time swallowing $100 for each change. However, if it appears that to be my best choice, that is absolutely what I’ll go with. My only other caveat is I’m not really a fan of the Euro/SAPS oils, simply because I don’t want to harm the cats at all. And though I would certainly like to stick with a 5w-30, if the consensus is to go with something else, I’m open. Finally, I know the oil needs to have a very high HTHS, especially with the new larger turbos.
It used to be a PAO+POE blend. In practice, it had a cold flow about as good, if not worse, than your averge Group IIi ATF. The real deal breaker, at least for me, were the firm shifts. Now, if you like firm shifts, and you have a transmission than can perform firm shifts without issue, then by all means. But if you have a transmission designed mostly by bean counters and their boss's hopes and dreams of making huge profits, then Red Line ATF might not be a great choice.I believe the redline D series is an ester blend.
It used to be a PAO+POE blend. In practice, it had a cold flow about as good, if not worse, than your averge Group IIi ATF. The real deal breaker, at least for me, were the firm shifts. Now, if you like firm shifts, and you have a transmission than can perform firm shifts without issue, then by all means. But if you have a transmission designed mostly by bean counters and their boss's hopes and dreams of making huge profits, then Red Line ATF might not be a great choice.
Of course, since I tried it, Red Line may have switched to a newer DI package. Do you know if they're still using Lubrizol?
I I thought most of us here like firm shifts as long as they're not hard abrupt shifts. What's not to like?The real deal breaker, at least for me, were the firm shifts. Now, if you like firm shifts...