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Old 08-05-2008, 05:24 PM
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Hay guys I have a 94 5.0 and have allways used GTX 10/30 oil but its so hot latley around 100 should Ichange to20/50 or what.
What does ever one like to use.
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Old 08-05-2008, 05:27 PM
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Most the guys on here use Mobil 1 10/30, I have always used Valvoline VR1 in my Fords, and no complaints. Right now Im running the VR1 20/50.. it works
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:31 PM
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depends on bearing clearances are motor usage... 10/30 will be fine.
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:52 PM
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im also using valvoline vr 1 20/50...no complaints at all..thats all im using in my car
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:27 PM
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During the winter I use 10w30 and in the summer I use 10w40
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:42 PM
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10w 30 will be fine..
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Old 08-09-2008, 07:49 PM
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Mobil 1 High Milage 10w40 all year round here in NJ. 134,000 miles on the original stock 5.0 engine...
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