Recommendation for 01 F150 4x4 5.4l w/ 99k

[Scraps]

New member, thanks in advance for your input.

Planning my next oil change. Some time ago I had stopped using the mfr recommended 5W-20 oil based on high usage between changes. I have ahd good results with Amsoil Synthetic 0W-30, but the same issue with usage as I believe I had made a poor selection with 0W in the summer time in the Northeast. However, I will post that UOA shortly. I recently used a Brad Penn 10W-30, however, I did not realize that this oil may not be good for my catalytic converter. No UOA results for the Brad Penn as I had to add a different oil out of necessity. Only observation was a slightly higher oil pressure - and that may have just been me looking for some discernible improvement. I do think the truck ran well with the BPenn.

My driving, mostly around town, but I do some highway driving and I tow a bass boat 50 miles one-way on average twice a month. My driving style would be considered as conservative.

I have enjoyed using this site for information and I am now a member. I'm curious what recommendations some of you would have given my set up.

My current choice is the Amsoil Synthetic 10W-30 based on the low noack volatility and decent TBN.

Thanks you.

 

[Zaedock]

Originally Posted By: Scraps
New member, thanks in advance for your input.

Planning my next oil change. Some time ago I had stopped using the mfr recommended 5W-20 oil based on high usage between changes. I have ahd good results with Amsoil Synthetic 0W-30, but the same issue with usage as I believe I had made a poor selection with 0W in the summer time in the Northeast. However, I will post that UOA shortly. I recently used a Brad Penn 10W-30, however, I did not realize that this oil may not be good for my catalytic converter. No UOA results for the Brad Penn as I had to add a different oil out of necessity. Only observation was a slightly higher oil pressure - and that may have just been me looking for some discernible improvement. I do think the truck ran well with the BPenn.

My driving, mostly around town, but I do some highway driving and I tow a bass boat 50 miles one-way on average twice a month. My driving style would be considered as conservative.

I have enjoyed using this site for information and I am now a member. I'm curious what recommendations some of you would have given my set up.

My current choice is the Amsoil Synthetic 10W-30 based on the low noack volatility and decent TBN.

Thanks you.



Greetings and welcome to the forum.

If your consumption stopped with the 10W30, then I think it's a great choice for your truck. Personally, I don't worry about converters going bad on HDEO or higher ZDDP oils. It will still last a long time.

One thing I would do, is continue running 5W20, 5W30, or 0W30 in winter. That will offer the best cold starting. I'm running Pennzoil Platinum 5W20 in my '03 5.4L, and with 4200+ miles into this OCI, I haven't seen any oil usage.

 

[Panzerman]

I think the 10w30 is a excellent choice especially since you tow. I dont think it will ever get cold enough unless your planning a trip to Anartica, for cold starts to become a issue. I grew up in Pa, I spent 35+ years there and 10w30 wont hurt a thing. Was that the Brad Penn green oil or regular SM oil. Gotta be careful on thier oil. They have some that are for racing and although I doubt it would hurt your emmission control equipment, it would not really be benefically to your truck for the price of it.

 

[Scraps]

The Brad Penn was the green oil. I'm curious with waht might nto be beneficial to my engine? It was around $4/qt, so not cheap.

 

[Panzerman]

I would say the Green oil wouldnt have alot of detergents(as much as the SM oil) and Id say it is alot thicker. Basically its a racing oil that is made and designed for short intervals of serious abuse.

 

[ryan2022]

Seeing how your truck IS using some oil, I too would stay clear of the higher zinc oils.

I think the 10w30 Amsoil would be a great choice for you. Depending on your oil change interval, and mileage, consider the XL line.