What oil does everyone use?

[curry67]

I use semi-synthetic Motorcraft 5w-20 (what Ford puts in) and a motorcraft filter (FL400S for my motor, FL500S for 2010+) every 6k miles or 6 months. I think its important to use the right weight oil so the VCT doesn't get messed up. Also important to change the oil and filter enough to keep the cam phasers from getting clogged.

In my 2000 Sable I used Mobil 1 High Milage 5w-30 and a FL820S Filter. That car had 140k on it when I sold it though.

Anyone using pennzoil platinum? A lot of the euro guys have been using that and amsoil for their DI cars with great results. Mobil-1 is awesome in many cars but it sheers a lot in my current DI car, so most avoid it. I would be very curious to see an oil analysis for mobil-1 on the eco motors. If all is well with 5w-30 penz platinum is a great bang for your buck oil. I used to buy amsoil but its hard to come by around here and expensive by comparison.

I'm using pennzoil Plat not sure what weight whatever says in my manual. Should I be using 30? It performs the same or better then mobil1 in the cold start department so far. I did just receive my test kit in mail will my ford dealer fill the bottle for me ?

[FPO]

Everybody has a "favorite" oil, just like everyone has a favorite cell phone or wireless carrier.
it's  a heated subject.

But Synthetic oils have a lot more to offer than regular conventional oil.

Since most of us are in Winter.
here Is a science project I did

[BiGMaC]

Interesting Vid...

I'm a fan of Amsoil Signature synthetic engine oil (5W20)... All synthetics seen to lubricate and flow well. All are pretty good. My choice was base on  the three areas where Amsoil simply eclipse the others in testing: (1) extremely low NOACK volatility rating, which is very important in GDI with turbo, (2) the off the scale resistance to high temp shear, and (3) the Amsoil synthetic also has the lowest cold cranking viscosity despite best high temp lubrication, so it circulates well very early. Yep I do pay more...my car is worth it to me and I change oil and filter every 4-5K miles despite Amsoil's claim that it can go as much as 20K.

[FPO]

Interesting Vid...

I'm a fan of Amsoil Signature synthetic engine oil (5W20)... All synthetics seen to lubricate and flow well. All are pretty good. My choice was base on  the three areas where Amsoil simply eclipse the others in testing: (1) extremely low NOACK volatility rating, which is very important in GDI with turbo, (2) the off the scale resistance to high temp shear, and (3) the Amsoil synthetic also has the lowest cold cranking viscosity despite best high temp lubrication, so it circulates well very early. Yep I do pay more...my car is worth it to me and I change oil and filter every 4-5K miles despite Amsoil's claim that it can go as much as 20K.

I couldn't Agree more.

I know no matter what oil I use I will not get the 1 year  20,000 mile oil change interval that I get on my Mustang Gt, but I still want to use premium oils in the Explorer.

I am going to do some oil analysis to see Exactly how many miles I need to change the oil. There is not a lot that can be done, Besides choosing  oils that Resist the effects of fuel dilution.

I may use this oil next go round
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-10w-30-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/?GroupID=176&zo=1667299

It has a 5.3 NOACK Volatility,

[BiGMaC]

Interesting Vid...

I'm a fan of Amsoil Signature synthetic engine oil (5W20)... All synthetics seen to lubricate and flow well. All are pretty good. My choice was base on  the three areas where Amsoil simply eclipse the others in testing: (1) extremely low NOACK volatility rating, which is very important in GDI with turbo, (2) the off the scale resistance to high temp shear, and (3) the Amsoil synthetic also has the lowest cold cranking viscosity despite best high temp lubrication, so it circulates well very early. Yep I do pay more...my car is worth it to me and I change oil and filter every 4-5K miles despite Amsoil's claim that it can go as much as 20K.

I couldn't Agree more.

I know no matter what oil I use I will not get the 1 year  20,000 mile oil change interval that I get on my Mustang Gt, but I still want to use premium oils in the Explorer.

I am going to do some oil analysis to see Exactly how many miles I need to change the oil. There is not a lot that can be done, Besides choosing  oils that Resist the effects of fuel dilution.

I may use this oil next go round
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-10w-30-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/?GroupID=176&zo=1667299

It has a 5.3 NOACK Volatility,

I would never recommend using other than the recommended oil weight called for by the manufacturer... but the Amsoil Signature synthetic 5W20 has a 2.7 NOACK volatility and the 5W30 has a 3.1

[FPO]

Does the SHO call for a 20 weight oil?

My explorer calls for a 30

[BiGMaC]

Does the SHO call for a 20 weight oil?

My explorer calls for a 30

I believe it depends on the year... '13+ I know calls for 5W20

[FPO]

I would never recommend using other than the recommended oil weight called for by the manufacturer... but the Amsoil Signature synthetic 5W20 has a 2.7 NOACK volatility and the 5W30 has a 3.1

you mean 6.3 -----> http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-5w-20-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/?GroupID=10049&&zo=1667299
and
7.5 ? -----> http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-5w-30-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/?GroupID=174&zo=1667299

[BiGMaC]

I would never recommend using other than the recommended oil weight called for by the manufacturer... but the Amsoil Signature synthetic 5W20 has a 2.7 NOACK volatility and the 5W30 has a 3.1

you mean 6.3 -----> http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-5w-20-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/?GroupID=10049&&zo=1667299
and
7.5 ? -----> http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-5w-30-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/?GroupID=174&zo=1667299

interesting and I will stand corrected!... but stay with the ASS oil (hehe)... I can actually find NOACK results throughout the range we both quoted, and I could be misreading from going fast... but when it was head to testing it was still the lowest... weird... I noticed that weight affects it of course... Oh Well, anyway I am a converted royal purple guy as far as engine oil

[wasinger3000]

My 13' sho calls for 5w-30... Mac are you sure about yours?

[bpd1151]

Does the SHO call for a 20 weight oil?

My explorer calls for a 30

I believe it depends on the year... '13+ I know calls for 5W20

The oil weight(s) did change in relation to model year(s).

I forgot when the switch over occurred.

Early models (including mine) call for the 5W/20.

Later models are rock'n the 5W/30.

[BiGMaC]

Does the SHO call for a 20 weight oil?

My explorer calls for a 30

I believe it depends on the year... '13+ I know calls for 5W20

The oil weight(s) did change in relation to model year(s).

I forgot when the switch over occurred.

Early models (including mine) call for the 5W/20.

Later models are rock'n the 5W/30.

Mike is correct..pardon my fat fingers!

[ZSHO]

I am pretty sure the transition over to 5w-30 started in 2013,depending the build date,mine was on 11/12 and has 5w-30 oil cap,earlier build date probably have 5w-20,correct me if im wrong.

[SHOnUup]

Build date of 2/11...5w30

Last time at dealer buying "specialty green" coolant. Parts guy confirmed with the sheet that 7/11 build was change from specialty green to ....I think the orange stuff

Rich

[FPO]

interesting and I will stand corrected!... but stay with the ASS oil (hehe)... I can actually find NOACK results throughout the range we both quoted, and I could be misreading from going fast... but when it was head to testing it was still the lowest... weird... I noticed that weight affects it of course... Oh Well, anyway I am a converted royal purple guy as far as engine oil

Glad you Converted.
I liked their stuff so much I became a dealer ( I knew it was different *better*  after a 30 min ride  my motorcycle)