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Guys and Gals,
I have spent some time (4 days) parsing through all of the information on BITOG regarding the different viewpoints and experiences regarding the various brands of synthetic oils. I recently bought a new truck and wanted some thoughts about the oil I should use (without starting an “argument”).
Here some basic information:
Vehicle is a 2010 Ford F-150 FX4 with a 5.4L FFV engine and it currently has 8 years).
Manufacturer’s specification is 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. The severe duty OCI is 5,000 miles and the normal duty OCI is 7,500 miles. I will use the severe duty OCI recommended by Ford and will document everything. I plan to use Motorcraft FL-820S filters and will be performing regular UOA to verify wear and other issues.
Driving Habits and Location:
I tend to drive somewhat spirited, commuting about 60 miles daily (round trip) and this is combination of highway (60% meaning speeds above 45) and city (40% meaning speeds below 45) with some stop and go driving in between. I live in the Houston area where temperatures are above 85 for more than ½ of the year and dust is somewhat prevalent.
I am less concerned about extended OCI or oil cost (within reason) as I am about protecting the $40K investment that I just made + I have a 6/100K B2B Ford ESP warranty. I can currently buy 7 quarts of M1 for ~$35 or 7 quarts of PU for ~$40 (these seem to be 2 of the most popular oils discussed here). I will remove the factory fill at 1,000 miles (yes, it may be a waste, but I do not want the metal from break-in flying around in there) and replace it with “X” (decided based upon your opinions—do Ford engines prefer a particular oil?).
With all of this in mind, I am considering these 5 oils and would appreciate any and all input:
- Motorcraft Synthetic Blend
- Motorcraft Full Synthetic
- Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic w/ Titanium
- Pennzoil Ultra
- Mobil 1
Thanks in advance for your time and advice!
I have spent some time (4 days) parsing through all of the information on BITOG regarding the different viewpoints and experiences regarding the various brands of synthetic oils. I recently bought a new truck and wanted some thoughts about the oil I should use (without starting an “argument”).
Here some basic information:
Vehicle is a 2010 Ford F-150 FX4 with a 5.4L FFV engine and it currently has 8 years).
Manufacturer’s specification is 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. The severe duty OCI is 5,000 miles and the normal duty OCI is 7,500 miles. I will use the severe duty OCI recommended by Ford and will document everything. I plan to use Motorcraft FL-820S filters and will be performing regular UOA to verify wear and other issues.
Driving Habits and Location:
I tend to drive somewhat spirited, commuting about 60 miles daily (round trip) and this is combination of highway (60% meaning speeds above 45) and city (40% meaning speeds below 45) with some stop and go driving in between. I live in the Houston area where temperatures are above 85 for more than ½ of the year and dust is somewhat prevalent.
I am less concerned about extended OCI or oil cost (within reason) as I am about protecting the $40K investment that I just made + I have a 6/100K B2B Ford ESP warranty. I can currently buy 7 quarts of M1 for ~$35 or 7 quarts of PU for ~$40 (these seem to be 2 of the most popular oils discussed here). I will remove the factory fill at 1,000 miles (yes, it may be a waste, but I do not want the metal from break-in flying around in there) and replace it with “X” (decided based upon your opinions—do Ford engines prefer a particular oil?).
With all of this in mind, I am considering these 5 oils and would appreciate any and all input:
- Motorcraft Synthetic Blend
- Motorcraft Full Synthetic
- Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic w/ Titanium
- Pennzoil Ultra
- Mobil 1
Thanks in advance for your time and advice!