Oil Brand Recommendations

[Je1279]

I've been using Pennzoil Platinum for years without issue. It has very favorable reviews with both BITOG and Project Farm.

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[Gros Ventre]

I consider Ford's recommendations as minimum requirements.

Remember: Ford's recommendations are designed to get you to your trade-in.

 

[JohnMcClane]

I consider Ford's recommendations as minimum requirements.

There are better options, there are worse options.

Remember: Ford's recommendations are designed to get you to your trade-in.

Funny you mention that, got my first trade in email after 6 months of ownership.

 

[tony72cutlass's']

I use Mobil 1 full synthetic, not for any good reason other than I picked a brand 20 years ago. My last 2 fords ran 200K+ miles with zero engine problems.

Maximum interval is 6K miles for me because I drive my stuff hard.

Long story short, I’m pretty convinced the shorter interval has a bigger impact than the brand. But why switch now!!

 

[Calson]

Starting 2017 oil formulatoins changed to meet the requirements of the new engines that needed a low weight motor oil. So no difference in performance between the motor oils for use in gas engines. You are paying for marketing costs if you buy Amsoil for example.

But the recommended weight and whether it is synthetic or a synthetic blend as specified by the manufactuer for your year truck and engine. With my 2022 3.5L ecoboost engine it is recommended to use a SAE 5W-30 oil as I am not using the truck in -20F conditions. Otherwise a 0W-30 is recommended.

I buy whatever is available at the local quick lube place. I do not use their oil filters but bring my own that are OEM filters.

 

[tony72cutlass's']

Rather than use the ultra low weight in the winter up here I’ve been just plugging in the block heater below -20. I feel like I’m back in the 80’s, but it works like a charm!

 

[Gros Ventre]

I've used AmsOil for some 15 years, before that MobilOne. Only full synthetic oils will give the long life I want. My 92 Suburban went to 2021 on MobilOne, original engine and still getting 3-4,000 miles per qt. Why did I shift? MobilOne became too hard to get the weight oil I use.

 

[Ronin1973]

Just curious......
Are you 540Ratblog convinced?

I fully admit that I use the QSFS for that reason. I previously used what this oil knocked off his #1 perch.

Since I don't leave oil in my motors long enough to be a concern, I only care about the anti-wear property. I'm stunned an oil that affordable tested so well.

Ain't easy to find in the 5 quart jug recently.

Hello. No, I have never heard of 540Ratblog. What is that? I go by a combination of affordability, VOA's, and UOA's. The oil looks great new and has a fantastic add pack with lots of Moly. The UOA's are great as well. Those two combos plus the fact that you can pick up a 5 gallon jug at Walmart for $19, is a super deal.

 

[Snakebitten]

Hello. No, I have never heard of 540Ratblog. What is that? I go by a combination of affordability, VOA's, and UOA's. The oil looks great new and has a fantastic add pack with lots of Moly. The UOA's are great as well. Those two combos plus the fact that you can pick up a 5 gallon jug at Walmart for $19, is a super deal.

It's a great oil indeed.
It's anti-wear ability was the highest he has ever tested. Like mentioned previously, I used what WAS the highest anti-wear in his testing, although I wasn't aware of him at the time I first began to. Rather I was advised by my personal motor builder.
So for me when I came across his blog, it was confirmation, if you will.

But then came along the new QSFS, and wallah! A new king of the hill. And affordable too!

By the way, for those reading my rambling, there are a LOT of great motor oils. All those mentioned in this thread in fact. Peace. Lol

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