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  1. M

    Another oil change question

    Today I changed my oil. There where a total of 4 partial containers. All said 5w-20. They where the following types. Conventional, synthetic blend and full synthetic. Is this an issue? Should I drain it and put 1 kind in? Not doing much driving in the next few days. 244xxx on the clock.
  2. M

    What oil are you guys using? Synthetic?

    Knowing the timing chain / tensioner problems these trucks have, the type of oil used might have an impact. What type of engine oil are you guys using - and are you using synthetic? (my sport trac has 87k miles)
  3. A

    Opinions on Royal Purple synthetic oil

    Hi guys: I just spent my still unearned christmas bonus on a timing chain set for my 2002 Mountaineer. After the repair the mechanic recommended me that I use only syntethic oil from now on, something on which I concur. The mech recommended me his personal fav which is Castrol Edge (and the guy...
  4. D

    1996 Explorer 5.0 V8 AWD Oil Questions

    Hi all, I have a 1996 Explorer V8 XLT AWD, and it has 206,000 miles. It has had conventional oil changes all it's life, but I was wondering If switching to synthetic would be a good idea. I like the idea of longer change intervals, and better protection, but I'm worried it will start leaking...
  5. P

    When 1st Oil Change- Stay w/Blend or Go All Synthetic

    While I still have 91% left on my oil life in my new 2012 EX Limited, I am already mulling over whether to stay with the 'blend' of synthetic/petroleum oil that Ford delivers in it, or to go to fully synthetic?? The service advisor told me he would stay with the blend as it's what Ford...
  6. J

    Switching to Synthetic Motor Oil

    I will have my first oil change due in December , by then I'll be around 12,000 kms or 7000 miles approx. We will be heading into the dead of winter by that time and temps will plummet right around that time for a few worst months of winter. I want to go with a synthetic oil for better...
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