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Old 11-30-2005, 10:26 AM
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I've also heard from friends that synthetic is the way to go, but Im not sure they know any more about it than I do. Does anybody else have an opinion on regular vs. synthetic oil for the Mustang? Does Ford have a recomendation, or is anything mentioned in the manual? I wont spend the extra $ if its no better than regular oil, or especially if Ford says not to use it.

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Yes, the manual tells you to use Motorcraft Synthetic Blend (weight depends on V6 vs. V8). Read it [8D] You can buy it at WallyWorld.

I had mine changed at 1800 miles to Mobile 1 (fully synthetic). I'll change it about every 3000-4000 miles with Mobile 1 from now on.
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Old 12-01-2005, 05:53 PM
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syn 5w30 for V6 not 5w20 as mentioned by an earlier poster......This info can be found in the manual

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Old 12-02-2005, 10:23 AM
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Mobil 1 10W 30 is what i have always used on my cars, every 3000 miles.
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Old 12-02-2005, 11:09 AM
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Personally.....Whether I have synthetic in my 05 or 10w30 in my 73, I never let them go over 2500 miles between oil changes. But on my 73 ,I change it as soon as the oil starts changing color.
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Old 12-02-2005, 11:15 AM
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Personally.....Whether I have synthetic in my 05 or 10w30 in my 73, I never let them go over 2500 miles between oil changes. But on my 73 ,I change it as soon as the oil starts changing color.
Well, technically the oil "starts' changing color as soon as you turn the key after a change. That could get mighty expensive
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