quick question

[Hitman]

What weight oil should I use in the 3v? I've never changed the oil myself (free oil changes) and I'm about to do it. Car is at the shop. Owner's manual is in the car.

 

[tmcolegr]

I recommend Mobil 1 5W-20 Synthetic with a Motorcraft filter

 

[white05gt]

Owners manual says 5w-20.

 

[Bingo]

5w-20. Used Motorcraft synthetic blend from the beginning, but I'm thinking of switching to Mobil-1 for the next change or the one after that.

 

[08GOGT]

i use royal purple, before that i used mobil 1 in my other cars.
just get a good synth oil and you will be fine.

As for the filter i am using a K&N right now, but Mobil-1 and Motorcraft are all good. Just stay away from the crappy ones like the 99cent fram

 

[Hitman]

thanks

 

[Androdz]

5w-20. Used Motorcraft synthetic blend from the beginning, but I'm thinking of switching to Mobil-1 for the next change or the one after that.

#1 dont use motorcraft syn blend it breaks down
#2 I wouldn't use anything lower than a 30 weight.

 

[Chris06GT]

It came with 20 weight from the factory, I don't see how it hurts to replace it??

Royal Purple here as well...

 

[Hitman]

back when this thread was new, I went with Mobil 1 5w20.

 

[don_w]

#1 dont use motorcraft syn blend it breaks down
#2 I wouldn't use anything lower than a 30 weight.

 

[Hitman]

no shit huh

 

[cyazo6]

When I had the stock engine with a Saleen supercharger JDM told me to use motorcraft synthetic blend 5w-20. It must not be to bad there Mr. Androds!

 

[Androdz]

It came with 20 weight from the factory, I don't see how it hurts to replace it??

Royal Purple here as well...

Ford recommends it due to CAFE Standards.

Andrew

 

[Androdz]

When I had the stock engine with a Saleen supercharger JDM told me to use motorcraft synthetic blend 5w-20. It must not be to bad there Mr. Androds!

Well Saleen Recommends 5w-30 it is nice what happenes when CAFE standards are no longer in play for the oil recommendation. I have an Oil Analysis showing 5w-20 breaking up after a track-day. One of the main engineer's of the 4.6 3v (scott whitthead) has repeatedly stated that he would never use a 20 weight on a 3v; explicitely saying that he does not accept the marginal increase in fuel economy vs the increased wear/tear on the engine.

Andrew

 

[Androdz]

Yeap wouldn't want it to burn up in flames specially if you use 5w-20 synblend.

 

[Grabber07']

Royal Purpal 5w-20 here

 

[shard phoenix]

A little engine oil info

5w20.... No heavier, no lighter.

 

[Androdz]

A little engine oil info

5w20.... No heavier, no lighter.

I read a while a go that that particular study was finances by Royal purple. Just look for the oil bible and see what it says for every grade. For example a company maybe have a great 5w-30 or 10w-30 but their 5w-20 might suck ass completely.

Andrew

 

[Freaknazty]

mobil 1 5 20 here

 

[don_w]

Yeap wouldn't want it to burn up in flames specially if you use 5w-20 synblend.

No 5w-20 for me. I've only used 10w-40 and 20w-50 Lucas synthetic for the past 3 years.