So just rolled over 200K last week. My first experience trying to change the oil on this thing sucked as it was a PITA to get to the filter. So ive been taking it to Ford, but I think I wanna try it again myself.

What im looking for is suggestions on what is the best oil to use in a 200K+ engine? What filter should I go with? Id like to stick with Motorcraft if possible, but im open to suggestions. Keep in mind I dont drive it like a lil old lady...

Thanks guys

Travis

 

Definitely stick with the motorcraft filter. As for the oil, since you've been having it done at the dealer I assume it's been getting motorcraft oil as well?

 

I'm also Motorcraft only, here's why:

Special service messages
21049 1997-2010 multiple vehicle - 4.6l/5.4l - engine ticking and/or rattle noise
multiple vehicle lines with 4.6l or 5.4l engine may experience an engine ticking or rattle noise that sounds like a stuck tappet (hla). This
may be due to the deterioration of an aftermarket oil filter. Vehicles with this condition have low oil pressure at one cylinder head
only, while main pressures are normal. Dislodged material from the aftermarket oil filter blocks the cam cap oil passage, either at
cylinder #4 (right bank rear) or cylinder #5 (left bank front). For vct equipped engines, inspect the vct valve body and the oil passages
under the first cam cap. Damage to engines caused by aftermarket oil filters are not covered under warranty.
Effective date: 10/22/2009

 

Motorcraft Synthtic oil and motorcraft filter...the best combo for me...

 

i use the motorcraft synthetic blend and motorcraft filter. im changing the oil every 3k miles though. no need to go synthetic with that few of miles between changes, otherwise your just wasting money.

 

I never payed attention to the Ford work orders so I can only assume that it was Motorcraft oil. What weight do you guys recommend?

 

The recommended oil is Motorcraft 5w20 semi-synthetic. However, ask the dealer what they have been using in yours, if it ain't broke don't fix it. I know the dealer here uses bulk oil unless you specify Motorcraft.

 

Motorcraft doesn't run much more that the cheapo oil at Walmart, so I'd recommend using it anyways.

Check the owners manual in your truck. You may have some weight options since your truck probably rarely sees freezing temps in Scottsdale.

 

The current recommendation for ALL Triton Ford V8's is 5w20, regardless of what the manual says. Ford has changed the specs.

 

From the N.E. States.
I like and have been using
Oil:
Quaker State 5W-30, Synthetic Blend.

Filter:
Purolator, appropriate for your engine.

Me 1998 4.6Ltr. Mileage Total 269,000. Was Supercharged for 3 years.

If you have a "Tow Package" I could inspect the system, and if necessary replace the pressure hoses; since they tend to deteriorate over time.
( I don't want to alert the little maintenance devils, but at this date she is in very good shape.)
Good Luck.

 

Just keep doing what you are doing. No need to change anything. Motorcraft 5W-20 and motorcraft filter.

 

Your truck came speced from Ford to use an Energy Conserving oil in 5w-30. If it were a low mileage engine, I'd say go with the backward compatible 5w-20, but your engine already has a bunch of wear on it. Using a 5w-20 MAY cause oil starvation at the rings because of leakage at the main bearings.....which of course, are going to be worn. I'd suggest using a 5w-30 oil. FWIW, the newest formulation of Motorcraft is ahead of all of the other formulations. The base is a Gp III fuming acid washed oil which remains high in saturates which is ideal.

FWIW, to keep you guys ahead of the game, the folks formulating Motorcraft oils are working and testing a new formula that includes nano technology. If they succeed in their efforts, for a change, there will be a drastic improvement in wear and fuel mileages as this nano technology is bring LOTS of anti-friction properties to the party. I'll let ya know how this plays out but right now, it's pretty darn exciting.

 

Actually the 01's were speced for 5w20. They changed it for 01 and stamped the filler caps. But yea, - been running 5w30 here with a 98,-now at 274,000 miles, - not one oil related problem. She just keeps goin,-without complaining to much,- does need a little surgery on the body tho lol.

 

Brew- The price you pay for the luxury of living in the "Rust Belt". Born and raised there but kissed the rust and the snow "goodbye" a long time ago. No rust here at all, unless you go "tide dipping" in your vehicle. Then you've got rust like you've never seen.

 

I ran Mobil 1 5W-30 full synthetic for the first 250,000 miles. Changed every 3000 miles. I switched to AMSOIL 5W-30 and have extended the drains to 6000 miles. Used to use about a quart between changes on Mobil 1, only uses about 1/2 quart on AMSOIL even though drain is doubled. The AMSOIL is more expensive, but with the extended drain, costs about the same. I also switched my Trailblazer SS from Mobil 1 (5000 mile drain) to AMSOIL (upped the drain to 10000 miles). That was a tough one (10K drain) I'm kinda old school (3K drain). The SS uses about a quart on the 10K drain, which is not bad. The SS currently has 126,000 miles, the F150 has about 260,000 miles