New motor!!When to use synthetic??
09-05-2004, 12:18 AM
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New motor!!When to use synthetic??
Hey guys I have a complete new stroker motor from oil pan to intake new with about 4oo miles.When can i use synthetic oil(mobil 1 15w 50) is what i want to use.Also i have a 7 qt canton pan should i use 7 qts also.Thank i appreciate the comments.
09-05-2004, 01:41 AM
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RE: New motor!!When to use synthetic??
ya i would wait till around 5k. NOS/MAN is just running castrol in his until he gets 5k, it is tooslick and the rings wont seat, although if you are going to run 15 50 then that should be thick enough to go ahead and do it at 500. i bet that motor is a blast!!!
hey guys i gotta question, my motor has 110k on itm the motor is stock and i am running mobil 1 10w-30 i was wondering if it would be ok to run 15w-50 as long as the temp stays above 60 will it hurt anything on start up? would u guys reccomned this> thanks a lot!
hey guys i gotta question, my motor has 110k on itm the motor is stock and i am running mobil 1 10w-30 i was wondering if it would be ok to run 15w-50 as long as the temp stays above 60 will it hurt anything on start up? would u guys reccomned this> thanks a lot!
09-05-2004, 07:24 AM
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RE: New motor!!When to use synthetic??
Yeah thanks.My wife has an 03 Cobra few bolt on's and synthetic oil and my car feels alot stronger and quicker.When i get 500 miles i'm going full synthetic and taking it to have dyno tune.I get alot of people asking which car i like better I respond by telling them 2 different cars(I do like mine better for cruising) but for long trips I like my wifes car better(more comfortable).So do you think 15w 50 is ok to use (here in Florida).
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ya i would wait till around 5k. NOS/MAN is just running castrol in his until he gets 5k, it is tooslick and the rings wont seat, although if you are going to run 15 50 then that should be thick enough to go ahead and do it at 500. i bet that motor is a blast!!!
hey guys i gotta question, my motor has 110k on itm the motor is stock and i am running mobil 1 10w-30 i was wondering if it would be ok to run 15w-50 as long as the temp stays above 60 will it hurt anything on start up? would u guys reccomned this> thanks a lot!
ya i would wait till around 5k. NOS/MAN is just running castrol in his until he gets 5k, it is tooslick and the rings wont seat, although if you are going to run 15 50 then that should be thick enough to go ahead and do it at 500. i bet that motor is a blast!!!
hey guys i gotta question, my motor has 110k on itm the motor is stock and i am running mobil 1 10w-30 i was wondering if it would be ok to run 15w-50 as long as the temp stays above 60 will it hurt anything on start up? would u guys reccomned this> thanks a lot!
09-05-2004, 12:27 PM
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RE: New motor!!When to use synthetic??
No dont use 50wt oil use whatever oil you want as long as its the same weight Ford recommends, Not sure about the Cobra but normally thats 20wt oil. 50wt is too thick and wont protect very well and will hurt performance over what a 20wt oil would produce
