Bullitt0819
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If you have any older cars, and even if you don't, you've probably heard/seen/read lots of stuff about 'which oil to use.' If so, you've probably come across some somewhat controversial postings, on BobIsTheOilGuy and elsewhere, by a guy that goes by '540 Rat.' He is an engineer and has done some exhaustive testing and rating of oils, disputing the value of ZDDP and examining the actual wear-resistance of oils:
https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/motor-oil-wear-test-ranking/
He makes a strong case for an additive called 'Oil Extreme.' Given that Ford's recommended oil for our cars is their 5W-20 Semi-Synthetic--or, at least the nearest equivalent--does not fare well in his rankings, and I get free oil changes from my dealer so I'm going to be using it for a while, I'm considering using this additive (I have previously sworn off throwing any 'magic elixirs' in my tanks and sumps).
I got 135K miles on my '08 Bullitt, and it was going strong when I traded it for my '19, using the Motorcraft oil and filters. But, I can't help wondering, with all the alleged issues with noises and engine failures with Coyotes, if this might be good 'preventative care.' Your thoughts?
https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/motor-oil-wear-test-ranking/
He makes a strong case for an additive called 'Oil Extreme.' Given that Ford's recommended oil for our cars is their 5W-20 Semi-Synthetic--or, at least the nearest equivalent--does not fare well in his rankings, and I get free oil changes from my dealer so I'm going to be using it for a while, I'm considering using this additive (I have previously sworn off throwing any 'magic elixirs' in my tanks and sumps).
I got 135K miles on my '08 Bullitt, and it was going strong when I traded it for my '19, using the Motorcraft oil and filters. But, I can't help wondering, with all the alleged issues with noises and engine failures with Coyotes, if this might be good 'preventative care.' Your thoughts?
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