Let's start over......
This had to have been the fastest Monday I've witnessed. Not sure why but it went by really fast. Hopefully going to have the tractor up and running by Thursday. I ordered the new Lift Arm on Saturday and they said it'd be here on Wednesday. Had to break down and borrow the neighbors tractor yesterday, the grass was over 12" tall.
Engine Oil Viscosity
The oil cap on my 2010 F150 4.6L Ford XL Pickup truck engine indicates a 5W – 20W viscosity oil. Can a higher viscosity petroleum oil (10W – 40W, 15W – 40W) be used (safely) in this engine? Would adding a lighter petroleum based oil (in the right mix) like Marvel Mystery Oil be acceptable to obtain a lower viscosity? Could a 5W – 40W Synthetic oil be used safely in this engine? The excessive cost ($87.00) of my last oil/filter change at 6,000 miles clearly indicates a future need for DIY. Finding a source of 5W – 20W oil (Chevron/Havoline) locally is difficult in this isolated region. The nearest Wal-Mart store is 30 miles away (one-way) and they have only one brand (Rotella-T) of oil (5W – 40W) which is a Synthetic. They do not carry 5W – 20W oil of any brand. I may have to use the Internet to find suitable oil for my truck or return to the dealer$$$. Any suggestions of sources for a 5W – 20W oil suitable for this engine would be appreciated. Thanks. Fordman37
Had my third final today... one mroe tomorrow then I am done with classes!
Leaving for Dover again this year wicked early Friday I'm driving my dad and me in his camry... I can't wait! Meeting my brother (Fordguy24) and his gf down there (they live right down the street from where we are staying) So excited
Leaving for Dover again this year wicked early Friday I'm driving my dad and me in his camry... I can't wait! Meeting my brother (Fordguy24) and his gf down there (they live right down the street from where we are staying) So excited
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The oil cap on my 2010 F150 4.6L Ford XL Pickup truck engine indicates a 5W – 20W viscosity oil. Can a higher viscosity petroleum oil (10W – 40W, 15W – 40W) be used (safely) in this engine? Would adding a lighter petroleum based oil (in the right mix) like Marvel Mystery Oil be acceptable to obtain a lower viscosity? Could a 5W – 40W Synthetic oil be used safely in this engine? The excessive cost ($87.00) of my last oil/filter change at 6,000 miles clearly indicates a future need for DIY. Finding a source of 5W – 20W oil (Chevron/Havoline) locally is difficult in this isolated region. The nearest Wal-Mart store is 30 miles away (one-way) and they have only one brand (Rotella-T) of oil (5W – 40W) which is a Synthetic. They do not carry 5W – 20W oil of any brand. I may have to use the Internet to find suitable oil for my truck or return to the dealer$$$. Any suggestions of sources for a 5W – 20W oil suitable for this engine would be appreciated. Thanks. Fordman37
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Had my third final today... one mroe tomorrow then I am done with classes!
Leaving for Dover again this year wicked early Friday I'm driving my dad and me in his camry... I can't wait! Meeting my brother (Fordguy24) and his gf down there (they live right down the street from where we are staying) So excited
Leaving for Dover again this year wicked early Friday I'm driving my dad and me in his camry... I can't wait! Meeting my brother (Fordguy24) and his gf down there (they live right down the street from where we are staying) So excited