AbsolutelyShould I use synthetic in my 01 gt?
I don't think it's 100%.. I could be wrong..Motorcraft oil is also synthetic.
It's a synthetic blend.Motorcraft oil is also synthetic.
Semi correct what you find at the store is but full synthetic is found at the dealers. Also motorcraft has conventional. This is taken from a mechanics magazine that I used to get.It's a synthetic blend.
I worked at a Ford dealer as a lube tech for about 6 months. Most of the bulk we used was a synthetic blend. Figured they all were just semi.Semi correct what you find at the store is but full synthetic is found at the dealers. Also motorcraft has conventional. This is taken from a mechanics magazine that I used to get.
"Synthetic oils pass stringent tests and offer longer-lasting performance when it comes to viscosity index and protection against deposits. Synthetics flow better at cold temperatures and maintain excellent lubricity at high temperatures. They do not readily evaporate. However, along with being more expensive, not every engine needs them.
Synthetic blends offer protection for somewhat heavier loads and higher temperatures. They don’t evaporate as readily as conventional oils. They are a good choice for drivers who put heavy loads on the engine such as towing or off-roading. Semi-synthetics offer many of the same benefits of full synthetics, but at a fraction of the cost"
I use MotorCraft blend and a MotorCraft filter.. Guess that's what it came with so it's good enough for me being I don't beat on my car at all.Semi correct what you find at the store is but full synthetic is found at the dealers. Also motorcraft has conventional. This is taken from a mechanics magazine that I used to get.
"Synthetic oils pass stringent tests and offer longer-lasting performance when it comes to viscosity index and protection against deposits. Synthetics flow better at cold temperatures and maintain excellent lubricity at high temperatures. They do not readily evaporate. However, along with being more expensive, not every engine needs them.
Synthetic blends offer protection for somewhat heavier loads and higher temperatures. They don’t evaporate as readily as conventional oils. They are a good choice for drivers who put heavy loads on the engine such as towing or off-roading. Semi-synthetics offer many of the same benefits of full synthetics, but at a fraction of the cost"
I'll stick with my 2800 changes. Buy into what you feel, but I think I'm good.Definitely use synthetic and run longer drain intervals, it's always cheaper/mile and protects the engine.
I gave it a try back in the late 90's when it first hit the market. I took a 700mi trip and when I checked it, the texture was all most a gel feel. But that was back a bit. But my ford only sees ford. Just funny like that.I use castrol edge/syntec every 5000km ish. I check it all the time and I know exactly when I need to change it. I almost never hear of anyone else using castrol stuff and I've always been puzzled. It's awesome oil. Outperformed Mobil 1 in multiple stress tests.
That's valid. It's really hard for me to get motor craft stuff up here (Canada) and i get hosed on it bad. Almost 9$ a quart! I get syntec for about 5$/qt.32vNomad said:I gave it a try back in the late 90's when it first hit the market. I took a 700mi trip and when I checked it, the texture was all most a gel feel. But that was back a bit. But my ford only sees ford. Just funny like that.![]()
To each his own. I run longer intervals so I don't have to change every month. Otherwise I would be changing every 3kmi with Motorcraft, Castrol, or Pennzoil.I'll stick with my 2800 changes. Buy into what you feel, but I think I'm good.![]()