What oil does everyone use?

[SD13SHO]

I am going in for my second change when I have the fuel module replaced next week. I use Motorcraft Full Syn and the Motorcraft filter. I used this on my 2011 Mustang and never burned a drop of oil in 27000 miles. I also use Mobil 1 and the Motorcraft filter after the first 12000 miles. I like to keep in all Ford until I feel the car is trouble free. I have been using Mobil 1 since 1978, including 4 years in Germany with a Mustang. Never a problem.

[Needmoreboost]

My local Ford dealer does the semi-synthethic oil change with filter for $38.00.  That's about the same as I can buy the parts so they can do it.

This is my third unnaturally aspirated car and I firmly believe in changing oil more often.  Every 3000 for me.  Cheap insurance.

[thatsmrgimp2u]

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.

[mjhpadi]

I'm using Royal Purple 5w-20 (the recommended weight for 10's)and plan on having an analysis done when I do my next oil change.

[SoCalSHO]

Mark, you also putting in 6 quarts? Hmmmmm, don't remember hearing that the amount had been changed. gotta check my service receipts to make sure they have been putting in 6 quarts. Because if a dealer can screw up, it will generally be mine. The oil change guys are min. wage. Don't even know if they are certified in any way, or if they have to be.

[mjhpadi]

Robert, yes, I am using 6 quarts...it doesn't show an overfill.  I do my own oil changes just so I can be sure it's done right.  I'm really anxious to get the analysis, but I still have about 800 miles to go before I change...and I change every 3K miles....just haven't been driving it much this summer, but that's because it hasn't went more then 3 days without rain!

[jcl78]

6 quarts was perfect when I changed mine.

[SoCalSHO]

Robert, yes, I am using 6 quarts...it doesn't show an overfill.  I do my own oil changes just so I can be sure it's done right.  I'm really anxious to get the analysis, but I still have about 800 miles to go before I change...and I change every 3K miles....just haven't been driving it much this summer, but that's because it hasn't went more then 3 days without rain!

Hey, you can put on a Fumoto valve and drain what you need for testing whenever you need to.

[mjhpadi]

Robert, yes, I am using 6 quarts...it doesn't show an overfill.  I do my own oil changes just so I can be sure it's done right.  I'm really anxious to get the analysis, but I still have about 800 miles to go before I change...and I change every 3K miles....just haven't been driving it much this summer, but that's because it hasn't went more then 3 days without rain!

Hey, you can put on a Fumoto valve and drain what you need for testing whenever you need to.

Been there, done that, I have them on all our vehicles...takes more time to drain the oil, but sure makes changes easier and reduces the risk of stripping the plug or the pan.

[geswek]

I have a date tomorrow morning for oil; 6k on clock--having them swap to synthetic Mobil 1--given what I plan to do with car I want the best.

I'm also going to do an oil sample at 10k, or next oil change.

[SHODYOU]

I use Red Line 5/30 w/ Motorcraft filter every 5k.

Been using Red Line for years in the Mustang and have been more than impressed.

[EcoPowerParts]

I'm going to pick up some Penzoil Ultra today, great review for the oil with E85 and DI.

[mjhpadi]

I really think that most of today's oils are good quality and will provide good protection and lubrication.  I was always taught that regular changes are more important then the oil you use.  (Not that I have always followed that...in my younger days, I wasn't much concerned about oil changes...money was tighter and more important things then making sure the oil was fresh). Although, I will say the debate seems to be how many miles between changes.  My conclusion (at this point in life) is do whatever you are most comfortable with since most people don't have an analysis done with their oil. 

[JimiJak]

I use amsoil 5w30 every 5k. Still very clean when I drain.

Now that would really bother me...if an oil still looks clean after 5K miles, it would put up a red flag for me that it's not doing a good job of absorbing the bad stuff produced by the engine.  I know all the oils I have used over the past 15 years look really dirty after 3K miles...which, by my thinking indicates that they are removing the nasty stuff from the engine.  Maybe if someone explains why an oil would still look clean after 5K miles, I would be more comfortable with it.

Did you ever get a response to this? I'm terribly curious to know what's better, clean or dirty oil at the change interval. I see what you're saying about it maybe not removing as much dirt...but I guess my thought on it was that if it still looks clean when it comes out, it hasn't degraded as much while it was in there to give it that dark, burnt color.

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[DJE624]

I'm going to pick up some Pennzoil Ultra today, great review for the oil with E85 and DI.

I used this in my Fusion with a K&N filter.  Thinking of using the same combo in the SHO this Spring when I do my 10K.