jagdriver727
Site Donor 2021
I’m coming up on my 10k interval and will be there by the end of the week. I’m going to use a FRAM Ultra and leave the filter in place for two oil changes to cut down on dumping oil on the starter (way to go, Ford). Plus it’s just a pain to reach in there.
Even with the new F-150 I’ll still be driving the Ranger a lot, likely over 20-25k a year.
So my question is, do I run my regular bulk synthetic to 10k and leave the filter on for 20k, OR do I run the M1 EP HM 5W-30 I bought on sale months ago, and run both the oil and filter for 20k? Consumes (leaks) about a quart every 5k and has been consistently so for years. Which means in a 20k interval I will add three quarts and then change.
Edit~ Option 3: 10k with CarQuest 10W-30 HM syn, as opposed to the Harvest King 10W-30 syn I’ve been using. Harvest King is not a high mileage blend. May help slow the various leaks.
I know it makes no difference as far as the engine is concerned. Just entertainment for me.
Even with the new F-150 I’ll still be driving the Ranger a lot, likely over 20-25k a year.
So my question is, do I run my regular bulk synthetic to 10k and leave the filter on for 20k, OR do I run the M1 EP HM 5W-30 I bought on sale months ago, and run both the oil and filter for 20k? Consumes (leaks) about a quart every 5k and has been consistently so for years. Which means in a 20k interval I will add three quarts and then change.
Edit~ Option 3: 10k with CarQuest 10W-30 HM syn, as opposed to the Harvest King 10W-30 syn I’ve been using. Harvest King is not a high mileage blend. May help slow the various leaks.
I know it makes no difference as far as the engine is concerned. Just entertainment for me.