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Topic "5w 20" was discussed 3,917 times on 238 sites in last 3 months
Started 1 day, 11 hours ago (2009-11-29 15:25:00)
by BigBlue5.4
I read this somewhere on this site that Ford has changed the recommended oil from 5W-30 to 5W-20 on these trucks. My question is if I'm burning 5W-30 right now, and since the 5W-20's final viscosity is thinner, wouldn't I burn more of the 20 in comparison to the 30? Register today or sign-in to remove these ads!...
Started 4 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-26 17:21:00)
by 2k05gt
Posting for a Friend, Sample shows high ammounts of Lead and Copper. An indication, according to Blackstone, of excess bearing wear. I asked the question that alot of Modular people have in mind. "which oil should I use? 5w20 or 5w30?" They suggested that it might be worth trying 5w30 to see if the copper/lead ammounts come down. Based on these results I think I am going to drain my current ...
Started 5 days, 17 hours ago (2009-11-25 09:34:00)
by BetterByDesign
I have not bought a car in 5 years. My girlfriend recently bought a new Honda and the manual states to use 5W-20 oil. I thought this was a misprint. the car now has 3200 miles on it and Honda's famous maintainance minder thing shows 50% oil life. I call bs, open the hood and the oil is BLACK. I have been using 5W40 synthetic in my vw's. WTF is 5W-20??? This makes no sense.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-23 21:44:00)
by BLUEBEAST06FX4
For the 06 model trucks is there an advantage to using a Synthetic Oil vs. non- Synthetic oil?? If so what brand should I use? Register today or sign-in to remove these ads!
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-23 18:40:00)
by Stewart Fan
I've got a 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in the driveway. Its got the 3.8 liter (mini-van) engine in it and Chrysler recommends 5w-20. This is the first engine I've owned that needs this viscosity. Its going to be a semi-daily driver with a considerable amount of off-road time on the weekends. It does have an oil change indicator system,thats based on engine operating conditions. It also says to...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-23 10:29:00)
by dnewton3
Just got a new 2010 Fusion with the 2.5L I4. Nice car. Not suprised, but intrigued by the "normal" service factor of 7.5k miles on dino oil and filter. My question is this: who's actually doing it on dino? Any success/failures to report? I realize that semi-syn is "recommended" but all the major brands make dino lube meeting the spec. My daily commute is very "normal"; I don't fall into...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-22 17:53:00)
by Furple
Did my last oil change a few months ago and couldn't find M1 5w-20 at walmart so Just bought the 5w-30 instead. Today I went to autozone to get some oil for my change and they also only had the 5w-30. So since the cold weather is moving in I just for some 5w-20 Pennzoil stuff in a yellow bottle. Is there no more 5w-20? Oh, and a random question. I have done I think 4 oil changes myself now....
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-11-20 19:12:00)
by ToyotaNSaturn
Oil: My bad, I errantly told them PP, it was QS TP Synth 5w-20 Makeup oil: 1qt Oil Filter: SuperTech LC was used at initial fill and a few times in between PCV: cleaned at about 4K into OCI. Air Filter: K & N, thus the reason for a bit extra wear Wiper Blades: Rain-X I am pleasantly suprised to see a Saturn with only 0.3 insolubles after 7,500 miles. I fought that fight on my previous Saturn...
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-19 12:46:00)
by shortlid
Anyone seen this TSB from '06 that says we can use 5W-20 in the MZ engines, etc. but states that it applies to '06-'07 model years?? http://www.chrysanindustries.com/pdf..._tsb071002. pdf Gets pretty cold here in the winter, might consider it for my winter oil weight if I am not risking engine damage.
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-19 07:10:00)
by rafael73
Question, I'm planning to take the car next Friday for an oil change. On the dealer, they put Castrol Syn 5W-30 on the Accord and I think they did the same thing with the Pilot (2009, first oil change, 6400 miles). Wally World has the jug of Mobil 1 for $21 on sale, which obiously I'm gonna get 2. Now the big question: Shold I get the 5-20 or the 5-30 for both cars? Accord is putting an...
Started 4 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-26 16:56:00)
by dnewton3
And I quote directly from my 2010 Ford Fusion manual, page 328, footnote #2: " Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirement of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API certification mark ." Per Ford, 7500 miles is the "normal" OCI with a fluid meeting that spec. Many dino fluids meet that spec and are licensed as such. Time, and...
Started 4 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-26 11:07:00)
by risupercrewman
Quote: Originally Posted by posttal Hey..I'm getting ready to fry the turkey..Should I use Dino oil or Synthetic ? Just kidding..Happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully your spending it with family and friends. Use Dino, it has a lower flash temp!......
Started 3 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-27 17:45:00)
by Ben99GT
Originally Posted By: Gary Allan We really haven't seen those, Ben. We've only heard about them. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.ph p?ubb=showflat&Number=1433164#Post1433164
Started 2 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-28 07:29:00)
by wardenr
Quote: Originally Posted by Fredsvt Mobil Clean 5000 is actually one of the best conventional oils out there. It meets more manufacturer standards than even some "synthetic" oils. It comes highly recommended. It's more than capable of 6000-7500 mile intervals. FredSVT: I honestly believe Mobil Clean ...
Started 5 days, 4 hours ago (2009-11-25 21:51:00)
by Bryanccfshr
Although I agree with your first senence I disagree with your reasoning. First Tolerance. Tolerance is the range that the factory allows the engine cleanrances to fall within. For Example A the tolerance on a two moving parts may be .010-.020. That span between the hypothetical .010 and .020 is the tolerance. Those numbers are the clearance. On Clearnces. They are really no tighter today...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-22 17:42:00)
by Fredsvt
I did a quick google of their most current oil specs. Here's a pdf of Ford's requirements (the 930-A spec) which is a replacement for their older double time test, which has since been dropped. It's slightly less stringent. Honda, I believe still keeps the double time test. It is the IIIG test. Ford would do it for twice the time the test calls for. http://www.swri.org/4org/d08...
