@9COOP5Should I get the high mileage oil change or the regular oil change for my ‘02 XLS? Does it make a difference I’m at 186K now.
Agreed.Rotella is good stuff for the money. I wouldn’t bother with the high mileage stuff. But any name brand full synthetic, spring for a premium filter, and don’t do a long interval oil change on the SOHC, and with a little luck it’ll run a long time.
@domct203Agreed.
Use a good quality full synthetic oil (I prefer Mobil 1) and a high quality filter (I use Wix XP), and don’t push the mileage.
My local Walmart carries the Mobil 1 for $23 for the 5-qt container. Makes it a no brainer for me.
I’ve been using the Mobil 1 for about 6 years now in our 2012 Grand Caravan. I remember that the first change with Mobil 1, the engine ‘consumed’ about a quart over 3000 miles. From the next oil change on, I have not had that experience again. I change at 5000, and the level remains full between changes.@domct203
Years ago, I ordered a '65 Mustang, brand new, High Performance Package 289 Hi-Po, a "K" car. S/N was 5F07K284486.
Mobil 1 was the first synthetic to make an appearance, forget exactly when. My 289 at that time used almost no oil, 1/2 between changes, Texaco Havoline 10W-30.
So, I tried Mobil 1. Engine began burning it......2 qts in 3000 miles. Drained it out, went back to Havoline, no usage. I got a "bad taste" for synthetics therefore long ago. Just haven't gotten comfortable with them. The Hi-Po engine had a bit looser bearing fits, solid valve lifters, but nothing I could judge should have made such a change. imp
maybe more detergents to flush out? hmmm what is your OCI? curious.I decided to put HM Oil in the beast at 114K. I went with Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30. I can tell you without question that the motor runs quieter.. I had regular Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic previously.
I haven't heard the quick startup Chain rattle since I've switched..
i do wonder if that contributed to the timing rattle on that motor since old oil=more sludgey and acidic2-3 years between oil changes is longer than recommended.