UOA, 2022 Ford Ranger, 2.3 EcoBoost, Motorcraft synthetic blend 5W30, 5821 miles

[Macsignals]

I haven't posted here in a while but figured I would post up an oil analysis for my current vehicle. 2022 Ford Ranger with the 2.3 EcoBoost. Free dealer oil change with the stock semi-synthetic 5W30 Motorcraft oil (not synthetic as noted on the report), oil change before this was with the same from when I bought it.

59,177 miles on the truck, 5821 miles on the oil, oil meter was sitting at 49%. Replaced with 6 quarts of Valvoline full synthetic 5W30 and a K&N HP1002 filter. Never used one of the K&Ns before but it was on special/rebate with the oil, might stick with them for this application, the nut on the end was a help.

I'm going to change the Valvoline closer to 5K this go around with the same and do another analysis after the second Valvoline job. I'm not thrilled with how this one turned out but I'll see how the Valvoline does after a couple 5K intervals and go from there. Most of the miles on this are back and forth to work, about 20 miles 75% interstate and 25% back roads, I did make sure to change it right after getting home from work so not after a short trip.

Here's a PQIA VOA of the oil that came out: https://pqia.org/ford-motorcraft-sae-5w-30-api-sp-synthetic-blend-motor-oil/

 

[Hermann]

Fuel dilution is the problem. it is why the viscosity is out of grade. With all the high fuel UOA's lately it has to be GDI combined with turbo's that's causing the dilution.

 

[mitsuman47]

With that much viscosity loss, I’d probably make the jump to a 40 grade.

 

[Hermann]

With that much viscosity loss, I’d probably make the jump to a 40 grade.

Mobil 1 0W-40 fs would be perfect if he wants to do it.

 

[facility1]

or drive with a lighter foot,,Valvoline ep high milage ,5w-30 may help,cleaning your injectors can be thought also & use top tier fuel.

 

[Macsignals]

Fuel dilution is the problem. it is why the viscosity is out of grade. With all the high fuel UOA's lately it has to be GDI combined with turbo's that's causing the dilution.

Yep, had the same issue with the 5.3l L83 in the GMC I used to own. That thing would add a quart to the dipstick it was so bad.

With that much viscosity loss, I’d probably make the jump to a 40 grade.

Mobil 1 0W-40 fs would be perfect if he wants to do it.

I'm also considering this, probably with the next oil change instead of the Valvoline 5W30. I can always use the extra 5W30 in the Subaru or mowers.

 

[MalibuRam65]

Mobil 1 0w30 ESP might be the way to go it’s a thicker 30wt oil and may that’s a big If stay in grade better

 

[fantastic]

I'd say it's fine at this mileage w/dilution. Could try a 10w-30. If you want to go further mileage a 40 grade would be ideal. Results are great and this truck appears to have an easy life?

 

[Macsignals]

I'd say it's fine at this mileage w/dilution. Could try a 10w-30. If you want to go further mileage a 40 grade would be ideal. Results are great and this truck appears to have an easy life?

So far in my ownership yes. Gets used mainly as a commuter but it does get loaded down and used as a truck occasionally, helps I bought an 82 year old house that needs plenty of building and landscaping materials.

Fiance wants a travel trailer to pull behind it at some point but that's a long ways off if it ever happens.

 

[ctechbob]

So far in my ownership yes. Gets used mainly as a commuter but it does get loaded down and used as a truck occasionally, helps I bought an 82 year old house that needs plenty of building and landscaping materials.

Fiance wants a travel trailer to pull behind it at some point but that's a long ways off if it ever happens.

Certainly don't be afraid of working it hard. It isn't a Cummins Diesel but you can work these little buggers to death and they shrug it off. I'm at almost 9000 miles of towing a 'big' (for the truck) travel trailer and it has never flinched.

Do keep up with the maintenance on the 10R80 though. I'd worry more about it than the engine.