what kind of oil do you use? - Page 2

Kaioshin · 03-26-2008, 03:14 PM

Not to beat a dead horse, but "full synthetic" is Group III Oil. Which means it still has dino oil in it.

100% Synthetic (true synthetic) is a Group IV (or Group V) Oil, meaning no dino.

"Full" Synthetic is a marketing term meant to deceive people. There was a lawsuit about this a few years back.

Kaioshin · 03-26-2008, 03:21 PM

Group IV's include:

Royal Purple
Amsoil
RedLine
German Castrol (what i use in the e46)

Some of these brands make blends too, check the PAO rating (Poly-Alpha-Olefin).

LinkMan · 03-26-2008, 04:47 PM

Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5w-20 at the dealer during the Cougar's warranty period.
Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w-30 since then in the Cougar.
(The Motorcraft 5w-20 syn blend gets high marks from BobIsTheOilGuy too.)

Valvoline or Quaker State (whichever is cheaper that day) High Mileage in the wife's Vulcan Taurus.

Mobil 1 in the Duratec Contour as soon as it's running again.

I don't put much stock in the synthetic causes leaks stories. Anecdotes. And I don't care if it's group ying or group yang, I only care it does its job and doesn't break down in the 5000 miles or 6 months it's in my engine. I've never had a motor fail yet

B3NN3TT · 03-26-2008, 04:57 PM

I never noticed any leaks when I switched, but the car did start to USE oil, as in I had to add a quart.

When I run dino, I never have to add any oil unless I'm pretty far past the change interval deadline.

tazzifhu · 03-26-2008, 05:04 PM

royal purple and wix oil filter for me and who cares about price. my cats well worth it to me.

GTownCougar · 03-26-2008, 05:33 PM

5w20 regular, runs great and doesnt burn at all. no more than 4000 miles or so tho

kustomcougar · 03-26-2008, 05:47 PM

10W30 Royal Purple and Mobil One Filter for me

Desolator144 · 03-26-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B3NN3TT

I never noticed any leaks when I switched, but the car did start to USE oil, as in I had to add a quart.

Isn't the big thing with synthetic that it prevents burn off? That's really odd.

btw for all you magical and electric people, do tell :D We wanna hear about those mods! lol

ov3n · 03-27-2008, 03:15 AM

I use 5w20 Motorcraft synthetic blend and a Motorcraft FL-820S filter.
I change the oil somewhere between 3000 and 5000 miles.

YES, my mustang uses the same oil filter as the duratecs.

Tygerr · 03-27-2008, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ov3n

I use 5w20 Motorcraft synthetic blend and a Motorcraft FL-820S filter.
I change the oil somewhere between 3000 and 5000 miles.

YES, my mustang uses the same oil filter as the duratecs.

That's pretty cool. You could find 'em cheap and stock up.

View Poll Results: what kind of motor oil do you use in your cougar?
Regular	29	21.97%
A blend of synthetic and regular	14	10.61%
Full synthetic	74	56.06%
My engine actually runs on magic or electricity so I don't use oil	15	11.36%
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03-26-2008, 03:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kaioshin Om Mani Padme Hum Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte Posts: 1,626 Images: 4	Re: what kind of oil do you use? Not to beat a dead horse, but "full synthetic" is Group III Oil. Which means it still has dino oil in it. 100% Synthetic (true synthetic) is a Group IV (or Group V) Oil, meaning no dino. "Full" Synthetic is a marketing term meant to deceive people. There was a lawsuit about this a few years back.

03-26-2008, 03:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kaioshin Om Mani Padme Hum Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Charlotte Posts: 1,626 Images: 4	Re: what kind of oil do you use? Group IV's include: Royal Purple Amsoil RedLine German Castrol (what i use in the e46) Some of these brands make blends too, check the PAO rating (Poly-Alpha-Olefin).

03-26-2008, 04:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
LinkMan Correct > Quick Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 3,207 Images: 10	Re: what kind of oil do you use? Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5w-20 at the dealer during the Cougar's warranty period. Mobil 1 Synthetic 5w-30 since then in the Cougar. (The Motorcraft 5w-20 syn blend gets high marks from BobIsTheOilGuy too.) Valvoline or Quaker State (whichever is cheaper that day) High Mileage in the wife's Vulcan Taurus. Mobil 1 in the Duratec Contour as soon as it's running again. I don't put much stock in the synthetic causes leaks stories. Anecdotes. And I don't care if it's group ying or group yang, I only care it does its job and doesn't break down in the 5000 miles or 6 months it's in my engine. I've never had a motor fail yet __________________ Mark (AIM:LaserRedCat) 2001 Laser Red Cougar* V6 ATX (99 Rio Red R.I.P.)* * Ohio NECO * When I'm in my car, I look good. CF 2005 Best Stock - CF 2006 Best Paint (tie) / 2nd Cleanest - CF 2007 Cleanest Cougar - CF X 2nd Cleanest 1998 T.Red Contour* V6 ATX* FCO Thinkin' I need four doors. Still not working... 1997 Medium Willow Taurus* 3.0 OHV ATX* TCCA I just maintain it for the wife 1993 Bright Red Tempo* 2.3 ATX* Kept Laser Red's paint shiny RIP 23 Nov 2007

03-26-2008, 05:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
tazzifhu NECO Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City, FL. Posts: 47	Re: what kind of oil do you use? royal purple and wix oil filter for me and who cares about price. my cats well worth it to me. __________________ The only Kat for me

03-26-2008, 05:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 534	Re: what kind of oil do you use? 5w20 regular, runs great and doesnt burn at all. no more than 4000 miles or so tho __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

03-27-2008, 03:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
ov3n King Cock Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 8,146	Re: what kind of oil do you use? I use 5w20 Motorcraft synthetic blend and a Motorcraft FL-820S filter. I change the oil somewhere between 3000 and 5000 miles. YES, my mustang uses the same oil filter as the duratecs. __________________ VOTE NOW FOR SOUTH BEND - COUGARFEST 2009 LOCATION!

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