I just got a 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (2.3L Turbo L4)
Its got 143K miles I was wondering what would be the best oil to use in it.
Its got 143K miles I was wondering what would be the best oil to use in it.
Oil for my Thunderbird T/C
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I would use a good synthetic oil. I'm partial to Amsoil.
I would see how it goes with 5w-30. If it consumes too much oil go to a 10w-40. I always liked those engines. They are very stout.
I would see how it goes with 5w-30. If it consumes too much oil go to a 10w-40. I always liked those engines. They are very stout.
Alright sounds good I have never used Amsoil before is this the right one? http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx
What kind of oil filter would be good?
What kind of oil filter would be good?
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Those are SWEET cars! Post some pics :^)
Yeah its stock as far as I know. Ill post some pics when I get it cleaned up. Its been setting under a tree and has mold growing on it.
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Alright sounds good I have never used Amsoil before is this the right one? http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx
What kind of oil filter would be good?
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That's the one I use a lot. It should work well. Not sure how long it can be run with a 2.3 turbo? Might want to do a used oil analysis. I would probably at least run a some dino for a few hundred miles, or run a flush.
I try to use the Amsoil EA oil filter, or Pure 1.
Alright sounds good I have never used Amsoil before is this the right one? http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx
What kind of oil filter would be good?
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That's the one I use a lot. It should work well. Not sure how long it can be run with a 2.3 turbo? Might want to do a used oil analysis. I would probably at least run a some dino for a few hundred miles, or run a flush.
I try to use the Amsoil EA oil filter, or Pure 1.
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Personally I'd run a 5w40 like Rotella or Delvac 1.
A turbocharged car from the days before energy conserving oils with 143k on it? This engine was never made for today's thin, shear prone energy conserving oils.
I'd suggest a "High Mileage" synthetic and/or ACEA A3 rated oil.
Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic, M1 High Mileage, M1 0w40, Castrol Syntec 0w30 and the aforementioned Diesel oils all fit the bill.
I'd suggest a "High Mileage" synthetic and/or ACEA A3 rated oil.
Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic, M1 High Mileage, M1 0w40, Castrol Syntec 0w30 and the aforementioned Diesel oils all fit the bill.
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A turbocharged car from the days before energy conserving oils with 143k on it? This engine was never made for today's thin, shear prone energy conserving oils.
I'd suggest a "High Mileage" synthetic and/or ACEA A3 rated oil.
Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic, M1 High Mileage, M1 0w40, Castrol Syntec 0w30 and the aforementioned Diesel oils all fit the bill.
Yup those Ford OHC engines have a slider cam that could fail even back when there was still a higher amount of zinc in the oils... Got one out back now that clatters cause the cam is badly worn...
A turbocharged car from the days before energy conserving oils with 143k on it? This engine was never made for today's thin, shear prone energy conserving oils.
I'd suggest a "High Mileage" synthetic and/or ACEA A3 rated oil.
Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic, M1 High Mileage, M1 0w40, Castrol Syntec 0w30 and the aforementioned Diesel oils all fit the bill.
Yup those Ford OHC engines have a slider cam that could fail even back when there was still a higher amount of zinc in the oils... Got one out back now that clatters cause the cam is badly worn...
So would mobil 1 HM 10w30 be good or the Rotella 5w40
Wow I even rebuilt one of those engines years ago and forgot it's not a roller cam......Duh
Use an oil with higher zinc phosphorus. The diesel fleet oils, or some of the Amsoil motor oils have it.
Just look for the info on the oil mentioning higher zinc phosphorus. Don't know if the Mobil HM is OK, but the Rotella should be fine. Good luck
Use an oil with higher zinc phosphorus. The diesel fleet oils, or some of the Amsoil motor oils have it.
Just look for the info on the oil mentioning higher zinc phosphorus. Don't know if the Mobil HM is OK, but the Rotella should be fine. Good luck
Rotella T6 has more Zn & P than M1 HM.
I think you need P of >1200ppm for that engine. If you want something readily available and for a good price, it's tough to beat RT6.
Or how about a boutique oil? If you're willing to spend money, Redline 5w30 would be an excellent choice.
Or put any good synthetic 5w30 in it and supplement it with ZDDPlus or Redline oil break-in additive.
I think you need P of >1200ppm for that engine. If you want something readily available and for a good price, it's tough to beat RT6.
Or how about a boutique oil? If you're willing to spend money, Redline 5w30 would be an excellent choice.
Or put any good synthetic 5w30 in it and supplement it with ZDDPlus or Redline oil break-in additive.
Amsoil has come out with a bunch more offerings that have high zinch/phosphorus.
How about the free after rebate Valvoline Synthetic VR1 in 10W-30?
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2256533#Post2256533
http://classic.valvoline.com/qrz591dpoyu/step1.asp?rc=1AFFB8A55B
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2256533#Post2256533
http://classic.valvoline.com/qrz591dpoyu/step1.asp?rc=1AFFB8A55B
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