Sunday morning help

[tenderloin]

I am doing the first oil change this morning in my wifes '05 Ford Explorer. It has the 4.0L SOHC, that Ford specifies 5W-30, GF-4 and some new Ford spec.

I have GF-4 Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30's (meets new Ford spec), as well as "older" Mobil 1 in 5W-30 and 10W-30. I also have EP Mobil 1 in 5W and 10W-30.

Should I just use either the GF-4 Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum straight up, or some combination of the oils? Add Synpower additive,or?

I want to stay in warranty, but also want maximize protection as well.

I live in Southern California so this oil will probably see 90 degree temps before it is replaced.

Thanks in advance

 

[JHZR2]

run what meets the correct specified ford spec.

platinum might be a good choice.

JMH

 

[pscholte]

Go with straight Platinum...then you have two warranties: Ford's and Pennzoil's...

 

[tenderloin]

Thanks guys. Went with the Platinum 5W-30.

 

[Rick]

But he has Mobil 1 synthetic

Why not use the synthetic

 

[tenderloin]

Pennzoil rep on this board stated Pennzoil Platinum sysnthetic was good stuff.

I got a great deal on it through $15 rebate on 6 qts. so I gave it a try. I am loaded on Mobil 1 (GF3, GF4, EP_ through Pep Boys buy 3 get 3 free, so I am all set.

Was wondering more about peoples thoughts on GF4 oils and also new Ford spec for 5W-30 oil as opposed to GF3 Mobil 1 as well as Mobil 1 EP.