Originally Posted By: JHZR2
What is the specification for the engine originally. ....
5/30 WSS-M2C946-A with API CERT
What is the specification for the engine originally. ....
5/30 WSS-M2C946-A with API CERT
Rotella T5 or T6 for Ecoboost??
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Miller88, thanks for not answering with a question.
Originally Posted By: Miller88
5w30 is spec'd for all Ecoboost engines except the 1.6.
Nope.
2009-2010 Ecoboost 3.5 all are spec'ed for 5w20 (never back-spec'ed to 5w30)
2011+ Ecoboost 3.5 are all 5w30
Not sure about the 1.0/1.6/2.0 units, but I thought they were all 5w30.
So in this case, just put in a good 5w30.
5w30 is spec'd for all Ecoboost engines except the 1.6.
Nope.
2009-2010 Ecoboost 3.5 all are spec'ed for 5w20 (never back-spec'ed to 5w30)
2011+ Ecoboost 3.5 are all 5w30
Not sure about the 1.0/1.6/2.0 units, but I thought they were all 5w30.
So in this case, just put in a good 5w30.
None of these answers are helping me. I need to know if anyone would use either T5 or T6.
Originally Posted By: Volv04Life
I wonder how long the turbos will hold up. Im sure its costly to replace them.
They go for:
Turbocharger - $820.00 or $754 (depending on which side)
This was from www.fordparts.com, which are genuine Motorcraft units. Not dirt cheap but not outrageous.
I wonder how long the turbos will hold up. Im sure its costly to replace them.
They go for:
Turbocharger - $820.00 or $754 (depending on which side)
This was from www.fordparts.com, which are genuine Motorcraft units. Not dirt cheap but not outrageous.
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Originally Posted By: Volv04Life
None of these answers are helping me. I need to know if anyone would use either T5 or T6.
No, if anything I'd use an oil like Mobil 1 0w-40 if you just have to deviate from the OEM spec. It is designed for high performance (and turbocharged) gasoline engines and has numerous Euro approvals for exactly that: durability and performance in this type of engine.
None of these answers are helping me. I need to know if anyone would use either T5 or T6.
No, if anything I'd use an oil like Mobil 1 0w-40 if you just have to deviate from the OEM spec. It is designed for high performance (and turbocharged) gasoline engines and has numerous Euro approvals for exactly that: durability and performance in this type of engine.
Why are you running something as thick as a 5w40? (HTHS of 4.1ish)
That motor is spec'd for something far lighter.
So to answer your question, I wouldn't use either.
That motor is spec'd for something far lighter.
So to answer your question, I wouldn't use either.
Originally Posted By: Volv04Life
None of these answers are helping me. I need to know if anyone would use either T5 or T6.
I wouldn't...
None of these answers are helping me. I need to know if anyone would use either T5 or T6.
I wouldn't...
Given those two choices, I personally would go for the T6.
Neither will hurt the engine.
I'd use the T6, given the two choices.
Ima tell him to go with 5w30. Probably MaxLife since it seems to be the fav. Thanks guys.
I vote for the spec'd 5w30 unless consumption is an issue.
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Originally Posted By: Volv04Life
None of these answers are helping me. I need to know if anyone would use either T5 or T6.
No, if anything I'd use an oil like Mobil 1 0w-40 if you just have to deviate from the OEM spec. It is designed for high performance (and turbocharged) gasoline engines and has numerous Euro approvals for exactly that: durability and performance in this type of engine.
Despite the inevitability of this recommendation it is nearly perfect for this application.
It's a bit lighter than the typical 40w, cheap and plentiful, seems nearly perfect to me...
Originally Posted By: Volv04Life
None of these answers are helping me. I need to know if anyone would use either T5 or T6.
No, if anything I'd use an oil like Mobil 1 0w-40 if you just have to deviate from the OEM spec. It is designed for high performance (and turbocharged) gasoline engines and has numerous Euro approvals for exactly that: durability and performance in this type of engine.
Despite the inevitability of this recommendation it is nearly perfect for this application.
It's a bit lighter than the typical 40w, cheap and plentiful, seems nearly perfect to me...
Ford calls for thin motor oil but I do run T6 in the 429 Ford engine in the truck but more because it has flat tappets. Mobil 1 High Mileage is about as good as it gets for used gas engines so it it is good for turbos check out that option.
When at 200F and draining both weights run like tap water. I suggest the Fumoto drain valve to keep from getting burned.
When at 200F and draining both weights run like tap water. I suggest the Fumoto drain valve to keep from getting burned.
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Originally Posted By: Volv04Life
I dont have any evidence. Im just wondering considering turbos arent fords "thing" and i know that turbos have ball bearings which can "fail" after high temps and high mileage. And diesel oils sometimes are considered as a good substitute for High mileage oils.
Both dubious claims at best. Pretty sure turbos use journal bearings as ball bearings are not suitable for the 100-200k rpm rotational speeds, and I'll bet ford has been making turbocharged engines elsewhere for decades.
Feel free to prove me wrong. But I think you're going off the hook on misconceptions...
I dont have any evidence. Im just wondering considering turbos arent fords "thing" and i know that turbos have ball bearings which can "fail" after high temps and high mileage. And diesel oils sometimes are considered as a good substitute for High mileage oils.
Both dubious claims at best. Pretty sure turbos use journal bearings as ball bearings are not suitable for the 100-200k rpm rotational speeds, and I'll bet ford has been making turbocharged engines elsewhere for decades.
Feel free to prove me wrong. But I think you're going off the hook on misconceptions...
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