what kind of oil do you use?

Desolator144 · 03-26-2008, 12:25 PM

I was just wondering how many people use what type of oil. I'm sure this will start some oily flame war about whether it's worth it to get good oil but whatever, I'm just curious as to who actually uses what. As for me, I use full synthetic :D And I bet I would be able to go far past 3000 miles if my K&N filter didn't let through 2-3x the particles

it was running kinda rough and giving me very little gliding power in idle at like 3100 last time

burton160w · 03-26-2008, 12:30 PM

I've always heard that by 90k, if you didn't use synthetic you shouldn't start. Buildup of sediments from regular form seals over the seams in your tank. If you start using synthetic, you're liable to have a oil leak.

So I use regular for now. My new car will use synthetic.

B3NN3TT · 03-26-2008, 12:31 PM

Quaker State High Mileage, in the red bottle. It's my new choice for all of my cars.

I tried full syn for a while, and found I had to add oil after about 3000 miles. Screw that.

wadespencer99 · 03-26-2008, 12:36 PM

I've been using the Motorcraft synthetic (might be a blend?) in both my Cougar and my F150. I like it, and the price isn't too bad.

mellott73 · 03-26-2008, 01:08 PM

i use royal purple full synthetic and about the price

its about 6.50 a quart

Tygerr · 03-26-2008, 01:14 PM

Mobil 1 Full Syn every time since the beginning. 5w-20 if I can find it, 5w-30 works as well. Change it every 5k. Motorcraft oil filters.

I had the dealer change the oil once (20 bucks is cheap for an oil change) and they used the Motorcraft syn blend. I didn't like the way my car ran on it. I changed it 3k later to Mobil 1 and it felt so much better.

doogo99 · 03-26-2008, 01:24 PM

I've heard that if you switch to full synthetic from regular after using regular for a long time you can cause leaks becuase the regular oil has natural sediments that fill tiny cracks that appear after time. Anyway, I use synthetic blend most of the time, or full but rarely use regular.

freednighthawk · 03-26-2008, 01:37 PM

Yes, it can cause small leaks. I know because I am currently fighting off leaks after switching to Q Horsepower full synth in my Blazer...

Damned 20 year old rubber oil filter relocation hoses!

Desolator144 · 03-26-2008, 01:42 PM

wow the switchover thing is good to know. I thought you guys were gonna say cuz there's more built up sludge and junk in there and synthetic can't hold as much but I didn't know it's cuz of that reason. I bet they make an additive for that. Actually, valvoline makes a special high mileage version that has different stuff in it to hold more dirt and do who knows what so that might be safe. I use Valvoline regular full synthetic cuz it had 73,000 miles last time :D but next oil change I'm going for the high mileage version. And yes, I know, that brand is unbelievably expensive but I like it

I think it's over $5 per quart.

99mcougar · 03-26-2008, 01:50 PM

I switched over at 60, 000 miles no problems yet, motorcraft filter with Castrol Full Synthetic. Runs great

View Poll Results: what kind of motor oil do you use in your cougar?
Regular	27	21.77%
A blend of synthetic and regular	13	10.48%
Full synthetic	70	56.45%
My engine actually runs on magic or electricity so I don't use oil	14	11.29%
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03-26-2008, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Desolator144 NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 291	what kind of oil do you use? I was just wondering how many people use what type of oil. I'm sure this will start some oily flame war about whether it's worth it to get good oil but whatever, I'm just curious as to who actually uses what. As for me, I use full synthetic :D And I bet I would be able to go far past 3000 miles if my K&N filter didn't let through 2-3x the particles it was running kinda rough and giving me very little gliding power in idle at like 3100 last time __________________ The sticker in my avatar is in fact on your cougar hatchback door

03-26-2008, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
wadespencer99 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 12,264 Images: 6 Blog Entries: 2	Re: what kind of oil do you use? I've been using the Motorcraft synthetic (might be a blend?) in both my Cougar and my F150. I like it, and the price isn't too bad. __________________ www.cagerattle.com ------------------------------------------------------------

03-26-2008, 01:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
mellott73 I'm crazy bout a Mercury Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Pa Posts: 560	Re: what kind of oil do you use? i use royal purple full synthetic and about the price its about 6.50 a quart __________________ It's alright, I'm A Doctor

03-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tygerr Do a barrel roll Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 6,638	Re: what kind of oil do you use? Mobil 1 Full Syn every time since the beginning. 5w-20 if I can find it, 5w-30 works as well. Change it every 5k. Motorcraft oil filters. I had the dealer change the oil once (20 bucks is cheap for an oil change) and they used the Motorcraft syn blend. I didn't like the way my car ran on it. I changed it 3k later to Mobil 1 and it felt so much better. __________________ Buckeye @ heart !2002 Satin Silver Cougar 35th Anniversary! . . . . . MySpace 06 Legacy 2.5i Limited

03-26-2008, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
freednighthawk NECO Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 624	Re: what kind of oil do you use? Yes, it can cause small leaks. I know because I am currently fighting off leaks after switching to Q Horsepower full synth in my Blazer... Damned 20 year old rubber oil filter relocation hoses! __________________ Bone stock 99 Rio Red ATX Cougar... Bet you havent seen one of these before :P Mostly Stock Charcoal Metalic 89 S10 Blazer

03-26-2008, 01:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Desolator144 NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 291	Re: what kind of oil do you use? wow the switchover thing is good to know. I thought you guys were gonna say cuz there's more built up sludge and junk in there and synthetic can't hold as much but I didn't know it's cuz of that reason. I bet they make an additive for that. Actually, valvoline makes a special high mileage version that has different stuff in it to hold more dirt and do who knows what so that might be safe. I use Valvoline regular full synthetic cuz it had 73,000 miles last time :D but next oil change I'm going for the high mileage version. And yes, I know, that brand is unbelievably expensive but I like it I think it's over $5 per quart. __________________ The sticker in my avatar is in fact on your cougar hatchback door

03-26-2008, 01:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
99mcougar NECO Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lethbridge/Medicine Hat Alberta Posts: 2,619 Images: 4	Re: what kind of oil do you use? I switched over at 60, 000 miles no problems yet, motorcraft filter with Castrol Full Synthetic. Runs great __________________ A.K.A. "Black Betty" Cougardb Cardomain<--- Click for the list of mods

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