what kind of oil in your stang?
08-01-2012, 03:38 PM
#12
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NY City
Posts: 49
This site is very informative about oil and filtration. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
I use Mobile1 0-20 and a Mobile1 filter in the 12 3.7 and also in my Jaguar. I used to use 5-20 in the Jag but last fall I changed. It makes for easier starts on sub freezing mornings.
08-01-2012, 03:44 PM
#13
4th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Temple, TX
Posts: 1,277
I have used Royal Purple 5W-30 (API SN) in my current and previous Mustang (2005 GT).
I have no complaints and perfomed my first oil change at 4000 miles.
I am considering moving to Amsoil in the near future since it might be slightly less for that.
Don
I have no complaints and perfomed my first oil change at 4000 miles.
I am considering moving to Amsoil in the near future since it might be slightly less for that.
Don
08-01-2012, 04:59 PM
#16
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 11,278
I've always been of the opinion that how frequently the oil is changed is more important than what kind. I like to pick a brand & stay with it. I run Motorcraft in all 4 of my Fords, & have always had good luck with it.
When my '09 was up at Brenspeed last year they put Royal Purple (synthetic) in it. I bought Mobil One last week for it, because I've always been told that once you've got synthetic oil in a car you don't want to go back. However, an auto parts store mgr told me the other day that a Valvoline rep told him that's not true. Anyone know for sure?
When my '09 was up at Brenspeed last year they put Royal Purple (synthetic) in it. I bought Mobil One last week for it, because I've always been told that once you've got synthetic oil in a car you don't want to go back. However, an auto parts store mgr told me the other day that a Valvoline rep told him that's not true. Anyone know for sure?
08-01-2012, 06:14 PM
#18
6th Gear Member
Amsoil, Mobil1 or Pennzoil full syn and an Amsoil Ea or Mobil1 oil filter. 8k-10k miles or 1 year oil changes, whichever comes first. At least 5 of my vehicles, bought new, had their oil changed under that method and all had no issues beyond 200,000 miles.
