Synthetic oil recommendations?

[Yetiman]

After engine break in, going to full synthetic oil. Looking at Amsoil , used Shell Rotella in my old F250, had no issues. Any thoughts? Thanks folks.

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[Boreal]

I miss the days of running Rotella 5w-40 in my 94 TT Subi.

You’ll be fine with any quality Syn. Im of the opinion that Amsoil is far overrated for a daily/street vehicle. It will never be pushed to the limit or endure the conditions to warrant the cost. But to each their own, you won’t be making a mistake going with Ams.

Stick with something that matches or exceeds spec, something that protects against LSPI and you’re golden.

 

[Yetiman]

Looking at oil filters....hard to find.

 

[BigHoof]

I used Pennzoil Platinum. They currently have a $25 rebate on 2 jugs till Sept 30.

 

[Yetiman]

I used Pennzoil Platinum. They currently have a $25 rebate on 2 jugs till Sept 30.

Probably gonna use Amsoil. Expensive, but it is a brand new vehicle. Was able to take it off road today? Holy crap this thing is badass!! Lol

 

[Boreal]

Looking at oil filters....hard to find.

OEM all the way. Tough to beat for filtration. They always have the correct bypass pressure spec and will ensure that a check valve is in place to minimize back flow.

I used Pennzoil Platinum. They currently have a $25 rebate on 2 jugs till Sept 30.

Pennz Plat All the way!

 

[BigHoof]

Your choice. They are all pretty good these days. The Platinum is certified to the Ford spec. Not sure about Amsoil. There is a big thread on oils so not going to rehash. But getting a quality oil at about by one get one, add in the Ford filter, you can't go wrong. I usually buy extra to take advantage for other times of the year. Just need to send to a friend or family to get the rebate as it's 1 per household.

 

[Brian_B]

I've been a Mobile One camp for a while, but I freely admit, if something else is on sale I will strongly consider it.

Pretty much all the name brand synth oils are going to far exceed what you need anyway and are certified.

 

[Yetiman]

I've been a Mobile One camp for a while, but I freely admit, if something else is on sale I will strongly consider it.

Pretty much all the name brand synth oils are going to far exceed what you need anyway and are certified.

Thank you sir

 

[Tricky Mike]

I like Kirkland, full synthetic for the price of dino and it meets all Ford's specs.

 

[Yetiman]

I like Kirkland, full synthetic for the price of dyno and it meets all Ford's specs.

Kirkland like Costco?

 

[Wilbur's son]

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum w/ Wix 51348XP filter for my 2.3.

 

[V1Rotate]

Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synethic w/ a WIX filter for the win. I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum in my wife’s jeep and its a great oil but doesn’t have Ford’s WSS-M2C961-A1 on the back so I stick with something that does.

 

[l88m22vette]

Ford Genuine XO-5W30-QFS SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic, you can get a case of 12 qts for less than $100, and I get an extra bottle to top up if needed (6qts for the 2.3). I'm on my second change and it makes the four-banger buttery, and I can tell the engine is happier.

 

[thesocalexplorer]

Been running Mobil 1 Advanced full synthetic (the bottle with the gray/black label design) + OEM FL-910S at a 5-6000 mile OCI. Been running amazing for the past 20k miles!

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