What oil to add to the GT

[WHealy]

So I checked my oil today @ 2000 miles and it looks like I'm already a quart low. While I'm a little unnerved at this mileage to be that low already, what oil do I add to match the original factory oil?

TIA

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[scott_0]

factory fill is Motorcraft synthetic blend, and its quite normal to use some oil during the break in period

 

[daltron]

Motorcraft synthetic blend 5w-20.

 

[SoCalTim]

At what mileage are you planning to do your first oil change?

 

[LICobra]

So I checked my oil today @ 2000 miles and it looks like I'm already a quart low. While I'm a little unnerved at this mileage to be that low already, what oil do I add to match the original factory oil?

TIA

At about the same mileage after 8 months of ownership I also had to add a quart, I used the recommended spec oil.

 

[Nylesw]

I have boxes of Mobil 1 fully synthetic 5w-20 Should not be an issue to use that right?

 

[LICobra]

I have boxes of Mobil 1 fully synthetic 5w-20 Should not be an issue to use that right?

I would use it If I had it, just a bit more expensive

 

[mustang1]

did you check the oil when the engine is hot or cold? What was the CHT when you checked the oil?

 

[Excelerater]

after 1000 miles I switched to Motorcraft full synth 5/20

 

[LICobra]

did you check the oil when the engine is hot or cold? What was the CHT when you checked the oil?

I do both depending when I think to do it, but if the motor is hot I give it 10 minutes for the oil to drain back down, can't say I ever checked the oil temp though...:shrug:

My oil changes are covered by Ford as part of my service plan. I just add a quart if needed...

 

[RitzGT]

I did my first change at about 2k miles and used the factory fill (Motorcraft 5W-20 semi-syn). I later decided that I wanted something a bit more substantial for the hot summers here and went to Rotella T6, 5W-40 full synthetic. No issues. I think I've settled on Mobil1 0W-40 as a generic fill for all of my cars and equipment (tractor/generator/powerwasher/etc). On my next change, I'll switch the Mustang over and then I've only got to stock one product. I'm able to get M1 for about $20 for 5 quart jugs so I've stocked up.

Currently at 18k miles on the GT (in a little over a year) and will change the oil again at 21k.

Best,

 

[BmacIL]

I did my first change at about 2k miles and used the factory fill (Motorcraft 5W-20 semi-syn). I later decided that I wanted something a bit more substantial for the hot summers here and went to Rotella T6, 5W-40 full synthetic. No issues. I think I've settled on Mobil1 0W-40 as a generic fill for all of my cars and equipment (tractor/generator/powerwasher/etc). On my next change, I'll switch the Mustang over and then I've only got to stock one product. I'm able to get M1 for about $20 for 5 quart jugs so I've stocked up.

Currently at 18k miles on the GT (in a little over a year) and will change the oil again at 21k.

Best,

You know that the Rotella is a diesel oil, right?

 

[Competition Orange]

You know that the Rotella is a diesel oil, right?

You need to read up, it has been used, with excellent results for a VERY long time.

 

[RitzGT]

You need to read up, it has been used, with excellent results for a VERY long time.

LOL...indeed.

Best,

 

[WHealy]

did you check the oil when the engine is hot or cold? What was the CHT when you checked the oil?

I checked it first thing in the morning after sitting all night.

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