oil change time
07-20-2005, 07:34 PM
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oil change time
i would like to hear from sum valuable mustang owners their opinions on
sythetic oil vs. regular
im doing my first oil change on my baby and i think im goin to go with a sythetic blend
any opinions?
sythetic oil vs. regular
im doing my first oil change on my baby and i think im goin to go with a sythetic blend
any opinions?
07-20-2005, 10:37 PM
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RE: oil change time
I use Mobile 0w20 and a Purolator pure one filter.I also cut open oil filters and inspect the pleats for metal.So far the filters have shown no metal after the break in period.During the first couple of changes you will find all kinds of metal shavings and chunks.This is normal,the parts are just wearing in and bits of metal will be the result.You shouldn't have any more metal in the oil after 5000 mi.
07-20-2005, 11:32 PM
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RE: oil change time
Is this someones opinion or did he have proof? I have used Mobil1 for years and had no problems.
ORIGINAL: nanaki
make sure it's motorcraft 5w20. i just learned from someone at an auto parts store, mobil1 5w20 is no good. something about it being too thick and causing problems.
make sure it's motorcraft 5w20. i just learned from someone at an auto parts store, mobil1 5w20 is no good. something about it being too thick and causing problems.
07-20-2005, 11:35 PM
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RE: oil change time
ORIGINAL: nanaki
make sure it's motorcraft 5w20. i just learned from someone at an auto parts store, mobil1 5w20 is no good. something about it being too thick and causing problems.
make sure it's motorcraft 5w20. i just learned from someone at an auto parts store, mobil1 5w20 is no good. something about it being too thick and causing problems.
Thats crap!Who told you that nonsence?Ive used that for 15 years and never had an issue.That must have been an idiot at Auto Zone
I also think cutting your filter open on an almost stock motor is pointless.But whatever floats your boat
07-21-2005, 08:00 AM
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RE: oil change time
I use synthetic Chervron 5w20 in mine and it works fine... I was using synthetic Mobil 5w20 but it was getting to expensive. The oil change was 70. each time.. the Chevron is 50. I also go 5,000 mile between each oil change. This is just me though... 
07-21-2005, 10:03 AM
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RE: oil change time
ORIGINAL: 01GTType
I use synthetic Chervron 5w20 in mine and it works fine... I was using synthetic Mobil 5w20 but it was getting to expensive. The oil change was 70. each time.. the Chevron is 50. I also go 5,000 mile between each oil change. This is just me though...
I use synthetic Chervron 5w20 in mine and it works fine... I was using synthetic Mobil 5w20 but it was getting to expensive. The oil change was 70. each time.. the Chevron is 50. I also go 5,000 mile between each oil change. This is just me though...
