synthetic or

[GStang]

Just wondering if with todays high performance engines does using synthetic oil have any real benefits?

Lower temps?
less wear?
better performance?

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[doulos4jc]

Yes

 

[DeColores]

GStang,

If I had EB in Rochester, I would do full synthetic at least in the winter, you have a lot of v8 power in that i4.

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[Seabee1973]

Yes...plus less buildup as well... synthetic hold up better, less breakdown of the oil, I personally use mobil 1 in all my vehicles... my truck requires mobil 1

 

[Josh Painter]

Synthetic.

Even in normal-performance engines, there's no excuse for using anything less than synth-dino blend in this day and age. I use Motorcraft Synthetic Blend in my '06 Fusion's stock V6 engine.

I also use Motorcraft oil filters. They are made by Purolater, but to FoMoCo's specifications (which are more stringent that Purolator-branded filters). Motorcraft filters have a superior anti-drain-back-valve design which prevents any dirty oil from re-entering the engine.

You might be shocked to see how poorly made some name brand aftermarket filters are (cough Fram cough). But I have found one (and only one) application for which I would recommend a Fram filter:

 

[Murdered Out Pony]

My wife's '13 Mazda 6 requires 0-20 full synthetic. If hers takes it, mine sure as hell is going to get it.

 

[GStang]

Too funny about the Fram "silencer".
Thanks Guys...

As for winter driving in Rochester...the only thing my Eco will see will be storage and that periodic winter start. To much salt spread on roads here...really keeps the body shops busy!

Ok then, I'll start doing some homework on some synthetics.

Appreciate the input!

 

[Josh Painter]

I'll start doing some homework on some synthetics.

I haven't yet read the 2015 EB 2.3 Owner Manual, but I believe it specifies six quarts of Motorcraft 5W-30 (full synthetic).

Motorcraft oil is made by Conoco-Phillips to Ford's specifications. From my research, Ford's oil spec is very close to that of Kendall GT-1 Synthetic Motor Oil. Motorcraft Synthetic provides the same protection as Mobil 1, but at a more reasonable price, IMO.

You don't have to go to a Ford dealer to buy Motorcraft oil and filters. Most auto parts stores stock them.

 

[geokots]

Not really a question. Only just full synthetic.
Some prefer Royal Purple. I've used Mobil1 for cost/performance

 

[Seabee1973]

I haven't yet read the 2015 EB 2.3 Owner Manual, but I believe it specifies six quarts of Motorcraft 5W-30 (full synthetic).

Motorcraft oil is made by Conoco-Phillips to Ford's specifications. From my research, Ford's oil spec is very close to that of Kendall GT-1 Synthetic Motor Oil. Motorcraft Synthetic provides the same protection as Mobil 1, but at a more reasonable price, IMO.

You don't have to go to a Ford dealer to buy Motorcraft oil and filters. Most auto parts stores stock them.

Walmart stocks them well for motorcraft filters

 

[GStang]

Nice info Josh...sounds like you've done your homework. looks like it's synthetic IS the ONLY way to go.
Motorcraft and Kendall are 2 fine Oils....a buddy of mine who races cars running 1/4's under 8's is a big fan of Valvoline.

Thanks George...I've used Mobil products in past years...was trying to stay with ( now don't lock and load) American oil products. Not sure that Mobil is.

 

[geokots]

"Mobil 1 is an American-German brand name developed by the Mobil oil company globally marketed and sold by ExxonMobil."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobil_1

I'm not endorsing Mobil1 beyond saying it's a good product.
Recently I've been using Castrol a little more but that's because Castrol Canada is a client of mine

 

[Tcnarber]

Thats all I have used in my EB F150.

 

[GStang]

Thanks George for that link...looks like it was founded from Standard and Esso going way back. Gives me another great option.

I know Mobil has the right octane ....in the past I remember Mobil stating their gas helped keep engines cleaner...

Tested and proven? or any ole 93 octane will do?

 

[Chameleon]

Amsoil.

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