ExtremeSaleen

Ok, I've had my car for almost two years now but I never really read the sticker on the underside of the hood that lists recommended oil. It recommends 5-50 synthetic after 500 mile break in. What? I've been running 5-20. I'm feeling like a bonehead.

Anybody else notice that? What are you running?

dotbomb

I don't have an E car but the following is what I have for a 2006 SC:

Ford manual states 5W20
Ford fill cap is stamped 5W20
Saleen manual addendum states 5W30
Saleen sticker on hood states 5W30

Dealer put in 5W20 at 500 miles because I didn't explicitly state 5W30. Silly me thought all the stickers would match.

Jonsey

I use Royal Purple 5/30.

PolkThug

I use Mobil1 5w20.

S281 E

How do you like the royal purple? How do you compare it to the mobil1 synthetic.

Bob D.

^^^Wondering the same thing.

I currently run Mobil 1 5W30. I feel more comfortable with the 30 rating and is what is in the Saleen manual.

Jonsey

How do you like the royal purple? How do you compare it to the mobil1 synthetic.

I use Royal Purple in all my cars. I have used Mobil in the past as well. If I could get AGIP I would use it again. As far as a comparison it is just personal preference. You can search on the internet and get lots of different expert opinions. I can't remeber if it was 5.0 or MM&FF that recently got 12 RWHP by switching to all Royal purple liquids. Also, I use purple ice in the rad and intercooler.

S281 E

Might have to shoot Saleen in email and see what they think.

Birdieman4

Here's the deal. Saleen likes the 5-50 stuff in the E cars becaust of the lower compression, built motor. On your next oil change go to a synthetic 5 50 of your choice. (I always run mobil 1) You really don't need to call Saleen; just switch it on your next oil change.

S281 E

Thanks Birdie. Will do. Why would they put in the manual 5w30 if the 5w50 is better though?