Which 5w30 for gen lll Coyote 5.0?

[Toy4x4]

I know Ford states 5w20 for DD and 5w30 when used during a track day (which should be dumped and refilled with 5w20 after...really???). This isn't a weight vs weight question, just oil vs oil with 5w30. I won't be putting a lot of miles on it as I have another vehicle and only drive 5k as it is. VERY hot summers here, short trips, occasional road trips, and a little spirited driving.
Thank you.

 

[addyguy]

Any 5w30 syn you can get on a good sale will be perfect for 5k.

 

[Virtus_Probi]

Maybe you could even think about a 10W30 in your location?
5W vs 10W is pretty meaningless in your climate.
I know this is not in line with Ford's recommendation, but I guess you'd already be moving away from that by using 5W30 away from the track...

 

[racin4ds]

Run a quality 5W30 or even a 5W40 and enjoy that awesome engine. You don't buy a 5.0 for EPA/CAFE best economy numbers! That engine will love the thicker oil and when/if you decide to beat on it, you'll be protected.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Check your owner's manual spec, it calls for the -B1 Ford spec which is an SN Plus rated oil, even though the Coyote in NA. If your OM hardcopy doesn't show the -B1 spec, check Ford's website for the latest PDF version of the OM.

 

[jongies3]

Mobil 1 or PP in either 5W or 10w30 would do well! 10W is more shear resistant if that matters to you.

 

[JLTD]

I got a great UOA with Schaeffer's 9000 before I had to trade my '13 5.0. I would expect similar results for your engine.

 

[Silverado12]

I'm using Motorcraft 5w30 blend in my 2018 5.0 Mustang GT with the automatic trans.

 

[hatt]

Mobil 1/Pennzoil Platinum/other premium syn oil in 5/10w-30, whichever has the best current price and rebate.

 

[thastinger]

In my 13 GT500, I run either RP 5-30HPS or Mobil 1 Euro 0-40. I don't track her.

 

[DoubleNickels]

Follow the recommendation. Use 5W-20. If you go to the track, then 5w30. Unless your driving habit is wide open throttle, high RPMs, and constantly driving over 100 mph.

 

[dave1251]

Just use 5W30 all the time keep it simple.

 

[GaryPoe]

Where does it say to use 5w30 in your manual?

 

[Toy4x4]

Thanks guys! Pretty much what I was thinking myself of going with Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 with the -B1 spec. Though I did think about using Mobil 1 0w40 since that is what I'm using in the 4Runner and would be great to have just one oil for both vehicles.

Gary - Your manual is probably different as this is a Gen 3 motor.

 

[BLND1]

Originally Posted by dave1251
Just use 5W30 all the time keep it simple.



Ford -B1 spec 5w30 and never look back.

PP (

) or Mobil 1 would be easily accessible and inexpensive options.

 

[1978elcamino]

Im running Rotella T6 5w40 in my Gen III 5.0 and things under the hood seem to be a bit less noisy compared to my previous batch of Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30. I like the 2.5 gallon jug, an even pour out of one jug is convenient too. Next change I will be trying out Quaker State Ultimate Durability 10w30. At 10 qts two jugs of Quaker State Ultimate Durability is 40 bucks, add a MC filter puts my oil change under 50 bucks after taxes for a very good oil a quality filter. Im in Florida where it never gets cold, so a 10w is plenty suitable year round. Correct me if Im wrong but IIRC the Pennzoil Ultra Platium 5w30 is a very thin 30. Just curious, does your coyote have the typewriter tick?

 

[Toy4x4]

I was thinking of regular PP, and not PUP.
Yes, it does have the bbq/typewriter tick.

 

[talest]

Originally Posted by addyguy
Any 5w30 syn you can get on a good sale will be perfect for 5k.


I would agree, and Walmart is probably the best place to buy oil.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted by Toy4x4
I was thinking of regular PP, and not PUP.
Yes, it does have the bbq/typewriter tick.


Lots of guys get rid of the typewriter tick with LiquiMoly CeraTec additive. 5w30 might help, no guarantee. Join Mustang6G if you haven't already, lots of good info over there.

 

[dave1251]

Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Originally Posted by Toy4x4
I was thinking of regular PP, and not PUP.
Yes, it does have the bbq/typewriter tick.


Lots of guys get rid of the typewriter tick with LiquiMoly CeraTec additive. 5w30 might help, no guarantee. Join Mustang6G if you haven't already, lots of good info over there.



If using that is common advice then it's not good information. Blindly adding a miracle in a bottle when it has proven to do nothing nor not being able describe how it improves a finished product is not good.