Which oil should I use?

[natesmith65]

I have a 2009 ford f-150 with a 4.6l auto transmission, regular cab, 4x2. I plan on keeping this vehicle for a long time. It will be used for going to work and some light towing and hauling on occasion. I bought it used and it had 2670 miles on it. Currently has 4360. I average around 12,000 miles a year and 70%-80% are highway. I use pennzoil platinum in our caravan with really good results and i'm leaning towards that. Just thought i would get some advice and see what you guys think.

 

[Hermann]

That is a great choice. Running it now and have had no use issues like some have had when switching to it. Although any brand name 5w-20 will work great at 5 to 7.5K intervals. Nice truck, Enjoy

 

[DieselTech]

Stick with the platinum or ultra. I just posted a UOA from pennzoil ultra 5-20 out of my F150

 

[natesmith65]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your input.

 

[d00df00d]

to BITOG!

If Pennzoil Platinum meets the required specs for your truck, go ahead and keep using it, especially if you can use the same oil for both your vehicles.

 

[Eric24]

When I had my F150's both 06 with 5.4 I used Motorcraft or Pennzoil Yellow Bottle 5w20 oil and Motorcraft filters.

 

[Durango]

If I had to choose it would be based on how diverse the selection of oil is in my area/region. Since I live in a big city Mobil 1 would have to be my number one in 5W-20 grade. However I've heard that Motorcraft is an excellent semi synthetic oil so I'd go for that too.

Durango

 

[tig1]

In my old 4.6 I used M1 10-30 with 10K OCIs. Very clean engine and it was running fine when I sold it. With your 09 I would use either 5-20 or 5-30 instead of the 10-30 I used in my old 96.

 

[biodiesel]

Originally Posted By: DieselTech
Stick with the platinum or ultra. I just posted a UOA from pennzoil ultra 5-20 out of my F150


After seeing his UOA I would suggest the same.

 

[NHHEMI]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d


If Pennzoil Platinum meets the required specs for your truck, go ahead and keep using it, especially if you can use the same oil for both your vehicles.


I agree with this.