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Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :
 
I have been doing my research and people say to use 5W50 and others say to use 5w20

What oil are you guys using in your 11-14?
 

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Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
What does the owners manual say?
 

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Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :
 
I haven't check mine yet but some say the cap has 5W50 and the owners manual say 5w20. Ill take a look later on

[ 2013-06-22, 08:53 AM: Message edited by: 1sickGT ]
 

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Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 
5w20 don't fuck with it.
 

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Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :
 

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Originally posted by Cobra 93-4992:
5w20 don't fuck with it.

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Posted by ILLMNRD86 (Member # 9987) on :
 
Ford recommends 5-20w but in my opinion that shit is too thin, and if you live where its hot weather I would run like 5-30w.. not sure if that would void ur warranty tho.
 

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Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
I don't see 5w-20 being out of the question, these new engines are built with tight tolerances.
 

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Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :
 
The cap has 5W20 on it I couldn't find it on the manual.
 

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Posted by ILLMNRD86 (Member # 9987) on :
 
Just run the 5-20w and play it safe then, get a motorcraft filter too.
 

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Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 

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Originally posted by Cobra 93-4992:
5w20 don't fuck with it.

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Originally posted by Cobra 93-4992:
5w20 don't fuck with it.

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I would refrain from using heavier oil. The orifices that lubricate the engine (especially the top end) are sized specifically for a certain weight of oil. If you run heavier oil, you run the risk of starving parts of the engine. To me, it would be a huge gamble to run something other than what is recommended.

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Originally posted by 93PONY:
Track pack cars with Oil Coolers specify 5-50, all others 5-20.

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Thanks
 

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Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
This is what I would run, with their filter.

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/gasoline/sae-5w-20-signature-series-100-percent-synthetic-motor-oil/?code=ALMQT-EA/?zo=5126372

[ 2013-06-22, 06:51 PM: Message edited by: Camara90 ]
 

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Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :
 
I just did it with 5w20 royal purple with the k&n filter
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
I would go to ford to have the oil service done that way they won't question you if something goes wrong, service wise youll be good ,and not only that the new car dealers Are hard to beat on the oil and filters & labor prices ,verses doing it your self you will probly spend more doing it your self...
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
If you want to run manufacturer recommended, then run a 5w20

If you're worried about warranty, then run an API-approved oil. Royal Purple, Pennzoil Ultra, even Motorcraft is pretty damn good.

If you don't care about API-approved oils, run something top tier like Royal Purple XPR 5w20, Joe Gibbs Driven FR20 5w20, or Amsoil Signature Series 5w20
 

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Posted by 75 chevy (Member # 6717) on :
 
My father is in his 60's now... He takes pride in telling me that he has never once paid someone or allowed someone to change his oil.
You know the old saying...if you want something done right...
 

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