Which 5w-20?

[CT8]

Originally Posted by Oildudeny
How could one 5w20 be thicker than another 5w20? It wouldn't be a 5w20?

The oil can be blended to spec on the lower end of the 20 viscosity or the higher end of the 20 viscosity.

 

[Lubener]

Listen to those who suggest a major brand 5w-20. Why would anyone listen to someone suggesting 5w-30 or 0w-20 when it is not recommended for your NEW Ford and jeopardize your warranty??? They have nothing to lose if your engine takes a dump and Ford finds something other than 5w-20 inside and denies your claim.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted by Lubener
Listen to those who suggest a major brand 5w-20. Why would anyone listen to someone suggesting 5w-30 or 0w-20 when it is not recommended for your NEW Ford and jeopardize your warranty??? They have nothing to lose if your engine takes a dump and Ford finds something other than 5w-20 inside and denies your claim.


Do you know the definition for "manufacturer recommends"? Where does the OP-here mention "manufacturer mandates"?

 

[Lubener]

Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted by Lubener
Listen to those who suggest a major brand 5w-20. Why would anyone listen to someone suggesting 5w-30 or 0w-20 when it is not recommended for your NEW Ford and jeopardize your warranty??? They have nothing to lose if your engine takes a dump and Ford finds something other than 5w-20 inside and denies your claim.


Do you know the definition for "manufacturer recommends"? Where does the OP-here mention "manufacturer mandates"?

I would bet if you looked on his oil fill cap it will show 5w-20. Don't start separating pepper from fly cr*p.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

There's nothing to bet against here Lubener. It either mandates a grade or it recommends it. There's big differences in cr*ps too..