Morning all!
As a newb to this lubrication science, I'd like to get a oil type/grade (and oil filter) recommendation from y'all. My particulars:
1. 1979 Ford F-150, performance-built 400 engine (359 hp, 471 ft-lbs, hydraulic roller cam/lifters, broke-in on dyno). This is a semi-daily driver...driven 2-3 times a week. It is an in-process restomod. I've made a significant investment in the engine, and I want it to perform as it should, while keeping it in good shape
2. From the 1979 shop manual: "To maintain these [smog] systems, use of a high grade motor oil is essential. Ford 6000 Mile Motor Oil or equivalent are formulated to meet these requirements. Other brands, if used, must meet Ford performance specification ESE M2C144A or API classification SE or SE/CC or equivalent." NOTE: I do not run the majority of the smog gear in this truck. Aside from the PCV valve, the previous owner removed the cats, A.I.R. pump, etc. Also, as far as viscosity recommendations from the manual, there's the typical ambient-temperature-based chart.
3. Northern Alabama (Very hot summers, cool-to-mild winters/occasional snow)
4. This is a "toy," and is driven as such. Occasional commuting trips to work when its raining and I don't feel like riding the bike. Not a whole lot of dedicated towing/hauling, but the occasional bed full of junk to the dump, or helping move stuff, etc. It's not going to be taken to the strip, but *might* get goosed off the stoplight every once in a while.
5. The trip to work would be ~ 10 miles each way, residential/stop-and-go all the way up to 70 mph highway. I don't see a lot of long trips in its' future, especially at sub-10 MPG.
6. No known problems. Engine runs like a scalded dog.
I'd prefer synthetic...I'm more familiar with store-bought, but I know nothing about mail-order options. Planning on changing oil every 3 months/3,000 miles.
Hope I've given enough info...if not, holler!
Thanks in advance!
Justin
As a newb to this lubrication science, I'd like to get a oil type/grade (and oil filter) recommendation from y'all. My particulars:
1. 1979 Ford F-150, performance-built 400 engine (359 hp, 471 ft-lbs, hydraulic roller cam/lifters, broke-in on dyno). This is a semi-daily driver...driven 2-3 times a week. It is an in-process restomod. I've made a significant investment in the engine, and I want it to perform as it should, while keeping it in good shape
2. From the 1979 shop manual: "To maintain these [smog] systems, use of a high grade motor oil is essential. Ford 6000 Mile Motor Oil or equivalent are formulated to meet these requirements. Other brands, if used, must meet Ford performance specification ESE M2C144A or API classification SE or SE/CC or equivalent." NOTE: I do not run the majority of the smog gear in this truck. Aside from the PCV valve, the previous owner removed the cats, A.I.R. pump, etc. Also, as far as viscosity recommendations from the manual, there's the typical ambient-temperature-based chart.
3. Northern Alabama (Very hot summers, cool-to-mild winters/occasional snow)
4. This is a "toy," and is driven as such. Occasional commuting trips to work when its raining and I don't feel like riding the bike. Not a whole lot of dedicated towing/hauling, but the occasional bed full of junk to the dump, or helping move stuff, etc. It's not going to be taken to the strip, but *might* get goosed off the stoplight every once in a while.
5. The trip to work would be ~ 10 miles each way, residential/stop-and-go all the way up to 70 mph highway. I don't see a lot of long trips in its' future, especially at sub-10 MPG.
6. No known problems. Engine runs like a scalded dog.
I'd prefer synthetic...I'm more familiar with store-bought, but I know nothing about mail-order options. Planning on changing oil every 3 months/3,000 miles.
Hope I've given enough info...if not, holler!
Thanks in advance!
Justin
