This one has me thinking...in a earlier thread-someone mentioned the the Motorcraft oils are now 60% synthetic. (was pretty sure the old SM version was only 20-25%).
I had my thinking since I haven't seen too many spec changes for the new Ford cars/trucks, even with the DI engines added. Could explain that....
Okay....Motorcraft question.
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I'm pretty sure I've read that MC syn-blend has always had a good % of S-K group-III in it - I think it's always had over 50% syn content, which is what made it SUCH a good deal.
Don't quote me on that, but I'm sure that's why it's always been seen as such a good deal.
I am going to try MC 5W-20 on my next OCI. Cheapest I've seen is 14.99 for the 5qt jugs which makes it 2.99/qt. Is this a good price? I know prices keep going up, but with a quality blend like this should I stock up at this price?
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Originally Posted By: i812
I am going to try MC 5W-20 on my next OCI. Cheapest I've seen is 14.99 for the 5qt jugs which makes it 2.99/qt. Is this a good price? I know prices keep going up, but with a quality blend like this should I stock up at this price?
Originally Posted By: i812
I am going to try MC 5W-20 on my next OCI. Cheapest I've seen is 14.99 for the 5qt jugs which makes it 2.99/qt. Is this a good price? I know prices keep going up, but with a quality blend like this should I stock up at this price?
@semaj281 - I bought one of the 5qt jug at AAP. The funny thing about this is the individual qts are 4.99. My local walmart has the 5qt jugs 18.99.
AAP - MC 5W-20 5qt jug
@jmsjags - I was thinking of starting a stash but not sure if I should.
Stash up on oil when there is a good promo, which there will always be.
For one of my cars, I have enough oil for 3 oils changes / 3 years, with Fully Synthetic Oil that I mostly purchased for $1 a quart.
For the other car I need to find a deal on 9qts of MB229.5 in the next couple of months.
M1 0W40 is approved for MB 229.5, Autozone has 5qt M1 + Bosch oil filter for $30. Buy 2 oil changes then you have 10qt and 2 filters.
I think Motorcraft is a great oil. Most of the 175k on my 01 Escape was with MC. Its got QSUD in it now though. The difference in price is so small that I now think QSUD full syn may now be a better buy if I extend the OCI a little.
Originally Posted By: Old Mustang Guy
I think Motorcraft is a great oil. Most of the 175k on my 01 Escape was with MC. Its got QSUD in it now though. The difference in price is so small that I now think QSUD full syn may now be a better buy if I extend the OCI a little.
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Originally Posted By: daves87rs
True..
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/msds/us186234us.pdf
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
HYDROTREATED HEAVY
PARAFFINIC
60-100%
My understanding is that is group III, which is "synthetic".
Most all Group III come from crude oil - ITS NOT SYNTHESIZED. Biggest lie foistered on the public by Major Oil Cos and the NAB. That said, the 5w-20 MC_SS seems to have something VERY slickery in it. Secret sauce.
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