Oil Weight

[SeanB]

The Ford dealer in MA put 5w-30 synthetic blend in my 2015 non-PP SHO last month (and I didn't specify what engine oil to use).

The owner's manual for my 2015 SHO says 5w-20 for the non-turbo 3.5L engine and 5-w30 for the 2.0L ecoboost and 5w-30 for the "3.5L V6 Super High Output (SHO) engine." Synthetic blend and full synthetic are specified for all engines.

There's a warranty. I see no reason not to use what is specified.

Also, I've been driving turbo cars in Connecticut since 2002. It doesn't get super cold here, but does get chilly and snowy as well as 100-Farenheity. 5w-30 was never too thick or too thin.

I'd stick with fully synthetic 5w30. Next question is Castrol, Mobil One, or other?

Cheers,

Sean

 

[gwrabbit]

I recommend using only powdered graphite.

This. If you add a can of Sprite to it, the carbonation will help lift some of the debris/dirt from your engine!

 

[SM105K]

The Ford dealer in MA put 5w-30 synthetic blend in my 2015 non-PP SHO last month (and I didn't specify what engine oil to use).

The owner's manual for my 2015 SHO says 5w-20 for the non-turbo 3.5L engine and 5-w30 for the 2.0L ecoboost and 5w-30 for the "3.5L V6 Super High Output (SHO) engine." Synthetic blend and full synthetic are specified for all engines.

There's a warranty. I see no reason not to use what is specified.

Also, I've been driving turbo cars in Connecticut since 2002. It doesn't get super cold here, but does get chilly and snowy as well as 100-Farenheity. 5w-30 was never too thick or too thin.

I'd stick with fully synthetic 5w30. Next question is Castrol, Mobil One, or other?

Cheers,

Sean

Best advice, run a quality brand name full synthetic that is spec'd for TGDI (turbo gasoline direct injection) engines. Use the weight specified on your oil cap.


I run Castrol Edge in the gold bottle personally in both of my EB engines. It is a TGDI spec'd oil. You need an oil that fights LSPI (low speed pre ignition), has a strong film strength, and is cost effective. Castrol Edge checks all the boxes for me. I also buy mine at Walmart. It is dirt cheap, and I change mine out every 3k miles, some times even sooner.

 

[SeanB]

Best advice, run a quality brand name full synthetic that is spec'd for TGDI (turbo gasoline direct injection) engines. Use the weight specified on your oil cap.


I run Castrol Edge in the gold bottle personally in both of my EB engines. It is a TGDI spec'd oil. You need an oil that fights LSPI (low speed pre ignition), has a strong film strength, and is cost effective. Castrol Edge checks all the boxes for me. I also buy mine at Walmart. It is dirt cheap, and I change mine out every 3k miles, some times even sooner.

I like Castrol Edge, also.

 

[GotGrip?]

because in the winter In colorado when the temp is below 0 for a week or two at a time the oil thickens up so your essentially using 5w30 if you use 5w20

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

So I realize I'm super late to this thread, but... This is not how oil works. I live in MN, the coldest state in the US during winter, I can assure you your 5-20 doesn't turn into 5-30 because its cold out. Once the engine is up to temp, the weight is what it is. So in any weather, 5-20 is 5-20 once you're at operating temp. As for the changing of weight due to cold weather, pretty much since synthetic is a thing, no one changes weight based on climate. If that was still a thing, when temps hit -50 here, there would be people screaming to get the oil changes done to "winter oil" just like they do with "winter tires". The coldest I've seen on my dash is -62 (not windchill) since I've owned this car and you know how I combat that? I just let the car warm up before I drive it, no oil weight change required or block heater needed, just a good battery and time.

 

[gwrabbit]

So I realize I'm super late to this thread, but... This is not how oil works. I live in MN, the coldest state in the US during winter, I can assure you your 5-20 doesn't turn into 5-30 because its cold out. Once the engine is up to temp, the weight is what it is. So in any weather, 5-20 is 5-20 once you're at operating temp. As for the changing of weight due to cold weather, pretty much since synthetic is a thing, no one changes weight based on climate. If that was still a thing, when temps hit -50 here, there would be people screaming to get the oil changes done to "winter oil" just like they do with "winter tires". The coldest I've seen on my dash is -62 (not windchill) since I've own this car and you know how I combat that? I just let the car warm up before I drive it, no oil weight change required or block heater needed, just a good battery and time.

I live in WI and can attest to this.

 

[Ryan Selcer]

I live in WI and can attest to this.

Never said they don't run but I garuntee you they don't run as well. You guys are entirely entitled to your own opinions. Even if they're wrong.

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

 

[High on Ethanol]

Roy-al Purp-al. I give my vehicles that purple drank!

 

[Michigan-SHO]

Never said they don't run but I garuntee you they don't run as well. You guys are entirely entitled to your own opinions. Even if they're wrong.

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

These comments are counter productive.
There is absolutely no way you can guarantee that a vehicle is not going to run as well in a given situation without having that vehicle in a laboratory testing environment with all variables controlled.

Secondly, your statement is just as effective, and a **** of a lot less combative, when you leave out “Even if they’re wrong.”

Let’s keep this from escalating for no reason. It’s not useful nor is it helpful and honestly it’s a lot like the middle school crap my son talks about. We are all adults.


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[High on Ethanol]

I'd like to see this shit show play out.
As adults we can do whatever we want to. I think the back and forth builds good rapport. Lmao ah **** who am I kidding, I just enjoy having a laugh at it all.

 

[Ryan Selcer]

These comments are counter productive.
There is absolutely no way you can guarantee that a vehicle is not going to run as well in a given situation without having that vehicle in a laboratory testing environment with all variables controlled.

Secondly, your statement is just as effective, and a **** of a lot less combative, when you leave out “Even if they’re wrong.”

Let’s keep this from escalating for no reason. It’s not useful nor is it helpful and honestly it’s a lot like the middle school crap my son talks about. We are all adults.


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I'm just not gonna sit here and let some 50 some-thing year olds that are bored and wanna sit on the forum all day try to tell me shit. You guys read and believe everything you see on the internet you THINK you know how your cars work but im sure 99% of you barely even know how to turn a wrench, let alone have you ever seen the inside of an engine, and God forbid have you ever actually torn down an engine. Yall need to just keep your mouths shut if you don't know what your talking about. Quoting sales catologues and websites that people can upload whatever they want are not valuable sources of "facts'

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[Michigan-SHO]

You are very judgmental. I feel like this Forum just isn’t a good fit for you. Us old guys that sit around and read stuff all day seem to get along pretty well and have been rather successful with these cars and others.


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[Ryan Selcer]

You are very judgmental. I feel like this Forum just isn’t a good fit for you. Us old guys that sit around and read stuff all day seem to get along pretty well and have been rather successful with these cars and others.


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Never hear of the saying "ignorance is bliss" you must be a boomer too

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

 

[Ryan Selcer]

You are very judgmental. I feel like this Forum just isn’t a good fit for you. Us old guys that sit around and read stuff all day seem to get along pretty well and have been rather successful with these cars and others.


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Also, success? If your measuring success in your car continuing to run for 3 years with all the stuff you replaced, thats not success with a car.. success with a car is when it lasts 10 years without any major maintenance.

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

 

[SM105K]

I'm just not gonna sit here and let some 50 some-thing year olds that are bored and wanna sit on the forum all day try to tell me shit. You guys read and believe everything you see on the internet you THINK you know how your cars work but im sure 99% of you barely even know how to turn a wrench, let alone have you ever seen the inside of an engine, and God forbid have you ever actually torn down an engine. Yall need to just keep your mouths shut if you don't know what your talking about. Quoting sales catologues and websites that people can upload whatever they want are not valuable sources of "facts'

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

Like I said, it is you Pal. That is rich coming from a guy that said the noise maker is a BOV, and that the Sho had fake BOV's.

Move along.

 

[SM105K]

I'm just not gonna sit here and let some 50 some-thing year olds that are bored and wanna sit on the forum all day try to tell me shit. You guys read and believe everything you see on the internet you THINK you know how your cars work but im sure 99% of you barely even know how to turn a wrench, let alone have you ever seen the inside of an engine, and God forbid have you ever actually torn down an engine. Yall need to just keep your mouths shut if you don't know what your talking about. Quoting sales catologues and websites that people can upload whatever they want are not valuable sources of "facts'

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

Direct quote from Mr. Selcer about the noisemaker.......

"Its essentially a fake BOV, it was meant to sound like one, which the cars already technically have, theres a recirc line to the turbos that you can cap and you'll end up with a much better sounding and not entirely fake BOV, however the ecoboost uses this recirc for your next shift as the turbos wind down so your gonna hurt your performance a bit."

Just like your oil knowledge (which has been debunked by numerous memebers), your general turbo knowledge lacks as well. Practice what you preach sir.

 

[Michigan-SHO]

You know he doesn’t like direct quotes!!!


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[Ryan Selcer]

Direct quote from Mr. Selcer about the noisemaker.......

"Its essentially a fake BOV, it was meant to sound like one, which the cars already technically have, theres a recirc line to the turbos that you can cap and you'll end up with a much better sounding and not entirely fake BOV, however the ecoboost uses this recirc for your next shift as the turbos wind down so your gonna hurt your performance a bit."

Practice what you preach sir.

None of that was actually false. Never said it was a BOV I said it was like one and obviously went on to explain that. Literally every time you comment you continue to prove you have some serious mental deficiency or you just don't know how to read. Either way you're wasting everyone's time, i also find it EXTEMELY amusing how you obviously have no life and no job and no friends if you have the time to constantly go back and look for all that stuff

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims

 

[SM105K]

You know he doesn’t like direct quotes!!!


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Why because it debunks his complete lack of knowledge?

Also...BPD you better quit liking my posts tisk tisk.

 

[Ryan Selcer]

Why because it debunks his complete lack of knowledge?

Also...BPD you better quit liking my posts tisk tisk.

Dude... you literally must be ********. You havent debunked anything at any point in time, you came up in here with your opinions and tried to back them up with what you claim are "facts" that literally every single one comes from a totally unreliable source. Then you bash me for not citing sources, you literally are doing the same thing because your sources are worthless. You posted a few things from the owners manual and from ford that actually supported me then your ******* thought you were supporting yourself

2010 SHO PP, axle back exhaust, 3 bar MAP, upgraded thermostat, iTSX tuner, 20" summer rims