Oil?
06-05-2011, 09:34 AM
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Ford reccomends 5w-20, however that reccomendation is grounded in the idea that 5w-20 will yield slightly better fuel economy. Run either 5w-20 or 5w-30 and you should be all set. Depending on how well the car was maintained and how regular oil changes were made, I would run a fully synthetic motor oil such as Mobil 1.
06-05-2011, 09:42 AM
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Ford reccomends 5w-20, however that reccomendation is grounded in the idea that 5w-20 will yield slightly better fuel economy. Run either 5w-20 or 5w-30 and you should be all set. Depending on how well the car was maintained and how regular oil changes were made, I would run a fully synthetic motor oil such as Mobil 1.
06-05-2011, 09:54 AM
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Napa Gold is a great filter (made by WIX, which is a large supplier of OEM Caterpillar filters also) or, you can never go wrong with a OE Motorcraft filter. Walmart sells both Mobil 1 in 5qt jugs and motorcraft oil filters at a very good price.
06-05-2011, 10:25 AM
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06-05-2011, 12:35 PM
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If your going to change it every 5000 miles, I would buy something cheaper like Pennzoil or Motorcraft. You cant go wrong with a motorcraft filter too.
06-05-2011, 06:59 PM
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06-06-2011, 02:21 AM
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even the Amsoil OE line would be a great choice for a 5,000 interval. It's formulated with a hydrocracked base stock, API SN : ILSAC GF-5 : Dexos 1 certified. Made to compete with Mobil 1 at almost half the price, yet same quality.