2010 SHO 5W20 or 5W30 oil?

[marius883]

Finally a homeowner, so I want to start doing my own oil changes. I have a 2010 with approx 109k miles. My question is, should I use 5W20 or 5W30 oil? I live in FL if that makes a difference.

 

[Ryan Selcer]

Finally a homeowner, so I want to start doing my own oil changes. I have a 2010 with approx 109k miles. My question is, should I use 5W20 or 5W30 oil? I live in FL if that makes a difference.

In 2011 Ford switched to using 5w30 because they realized the 20 didn't hold up to the turbo engine. The recommendation is 5w30 for 2010-2019 SHOs

 

[marius883]

Thanks for the swift reply Ryan, will go ahead and buy some 5W30 and a Motorcraft filter

 

[SM105K]

Thanks for the swift reply Ryan, will go ahead and buy some 5W30 and a Motorcraft filter

Ryan is correct. I would suggest Castrol Edge in the gold bottle. It works great, and if you buy it and the filter at Walmart it is cheap.

Congrats on the new house.

 

[Ryan Selcer]

Ryan is correct. I would suggest Castrol Edge in the gold bottle. It works great, and if you buy it and the filter at Walmart it is cheap.

Congrats on the new house.

NOOOOOO YOU SHOULD USE AMSOIL CASTROL EGDGE IS SHITTTTTTT

 

[marius883]

Ryan is correct. I would suggest Castrol Edge in the gold bottle. It works great, and if you buy it and the filter at Walmart it is cheap.

Congrats on the new house.

Thank you! Would you recommend using Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer with a fresh oil change? I've heard good things and bad things.

 

[SM105K]

Amsoil is good. However for the price of one Amsoil Oil change, I can get a oil change of Castrol Edge, a filter, and 5 quarts of Mercon LV for a 5 out and 5 in. I change my oil everything 3k no matter what so....

 

[SM105K]

Thank you! Would you recommend using Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer with a fresh oil change? I've heard good things and bad things.

No to the Lucas stabilizer. I would suggest using a quality full synthetic oil with the specific formulation for Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDI). If is says TGDI on the bottle you are good to go. I like Castrol because it is cheap and works.

 

[Ryan Selcer]

Amsoil is good. However for the price of one Amsoil Oil change, I can get a oil change of Castrol Edge, a filter, and 5 quarts of Mercon LV for a 5 out and 5 in. I change my oil everything 3k no matter what so....

I pay 8 bucks a qt for amsoil lol

 

[Ryan Selcer]

Thank you! Would you recommend using Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer with a fresh oil change? I've heard good things and bad things.

I use BG MOA, has been around for like 30 years, every mechanic you ask about it will recommend it. And they even warranty your engine if you use it

 

[SHOsbeforehoes]

every forum ever

 

[Michigan-SHO]

Just use a quality synthetic made for turbo applications. Use a quality filter and change the oil depending on usage, mileage and fun had(abuse).

Homeownership is very rewarding. Enjoy the new digs.


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[mrhighcaliber]

Short answer: Florida + tuned = 5w30syn

Long answer: I just built my engine. In the process i installed my oil pressure and temperature gauges.

Interestingly,

5w20 @ ~205°F

600rpm. = 15psi
1500-2000rpm = 28-32psi
5500-6200rpm =75-82psi

10w30 @ ~205°F

600rpm =16psi
1500-2000rpm = 32-36psi
5500-6200rpm = 80-83psi


5w40 @ ~205°F

600rpm. =18psi
1500-2000rpm. =38-54psi
3500-6200rpm. =65-90psi


5w30 is perfect All around.
Stands up to fuel dilution
Maintains viscosity under higher heat, intermittent abuse and fuel dilution vs 5w20

5w20 for tons of highway or cold weather driving. Flows better in cold and grants better fuel economy, especially in winter conditions.

5w40 for High Horsepower conditions where high power output is maintained for longer durations, constant abuse. (auto crossing, high oil temps, etc)






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[mrhighcaliber]

Amsoil is good. However for the price of one Amsoil Oil change, I can get a oil change of Castrol Edge, a filter, and 5 quarts of Mercon LV for a 5 out and 5 in. I change my oil everything 3k no matter what so....

I Agree. I use and sell Amsoil, engine trans, gear, etc. But Gold bottle Castrol Edge Titanium is my recommendation for off the shelf oil and I wouldn't hesitate to use. Solid additive pack and retains viscosity well under abuse and longer drain intervals. Used oil analysis on abusive engines (evos, subi's, VW, auto xing) have shown that is stands up very well. The black bottle Castrol Edge is my second choice for shorter drains. UOA's on different engines have show this to be a solid choice.

Mobil 1 is ok in our engines and is usually cheap.

Penzoil platinum is ok as well.


I vote NO to the Stabilizer. I'm very leery of messing with any properly formulated oil on a good running engine.

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[Ecoboost_xsport]

I Agree. I use and sell Amsoil, engine trans, gear, etc. But Gold bottle Castrol Edge Titanium is my recommendation for off the shelf oil and I wouldn't hesitate to use. Solid additive pack and retains viscosity well under abuse and longer drain intervals. Used oil analysis on abusive engines (evos, subi's, VW, auto xing) have shown that is stands up very well. The black bottle Castrol Edge is my second choice for shorter drains. UOA's on different engines have show this to be a solid choice.

Mobil 1 is ok in our engines and is usually cheap.

Penzoil platinum is ok as well.


I vote NO to the Stabilizer. I'm very leery of messing with any properly formulated oil on a good running engine.

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So I'm doin okay here? Lol...

 

[mrhighcaliber]

So I'm doin okay here? Lol...

. I swear the trans fluid is gold if nothing else they make is. Been running SS ATF since 90k, 132k now. Flawless shifting, firmer and quicker part ant wot shifts in my sho vs fresh Mercon LV. Change every 15k and I save it and use it in power steering and non performance applications.

I've also fixed more failed/failing transmissions with that than I can count, where changes with other fluids did nothing. Oil and gear **** is great but the SS LV ATF is probably the product that sets them apart in my experience.

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[High on Ethanol]

I am a user of the HPS Royal Purple 5w30. I love that purple drank and so do my ridez. It's about the same price as all the other synthetic oils. But....its purple!

 

[Jordan_R]

I ran amazon basics full synthetic for like 25k miles lol. yolo

 

[Ecoboost_xsport]

I ran amazon basics full synthetic for like 25k miles lol. yolo

Isn't that, like, the Raman Noodles of oil?

 

[High on Ethanol]

Finally a homeowner, so I want to start doing my own oil changes. I have a 2010 with approx 109k miles. My question is, should I use 5W20 or 5W30 oil? I live in FL if that makes a difference.

I lived in Florida for 4 years and the best thing about Florida was when I left. Lol