supachargd2k5

This may sound dumb to most but for an 89 mustang 5.0 with 85,000 miles on it, whats the best type of oil to use for it?

stanglx2002

i run Valoline Max Life in my car

Scottsat

yea, max life is good, I have 175k on an '86 Capri 5.0 and I still run 10w-30 with no oil leaks....

Good car with a very good engine for mid-80's technology.

Later,

supachargd2k5

thanks for the input guys

tyybo

iused AMSOIL in my talon that i had and that seemed to do pretty good. but in my mustang i put valvoline durablend and havent had ne complaints.

nemethjames1

studys shown by consumer reports that there was no major differences in oil, as long as it had the gonvernment seal on it, or symbol or what not...

birdman076

The "minor" difference between oils lies in what temp the oil loses viscosity (its ability to lubricate). For example, I have a friend who used to swear by penzoil, thats all he ran. When he went to put a cam in the car, and cracked the valve covers, the sludge build up was so bad, it looked like the valve covers were still on the car. It molded under them, needless to say it was fun to clean up. Myself and my father both run valvoline, he has owned his car for over 18 years, it is so clean internally you could eat off of it. So yes there is a difference in oil, goverment testing and standards don't always show the whole story.

supachargd2k5

Thanks yea ive heard good things about valvoline

vfast

any sythedic oil....even walmart brand which is either made from valveoline or pennsoil can't remember

fordguy17

i use castrol gtx.