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<blockquote data-quote="46-062" data-source="post: 11881466" data-attributes="member: 136719"><p>I'm not the Royal Purple guy (although I have RP in my transmission and differential).</p><p></p><p>Ford engineers have stated on internet forums that Ford's change from 5w-30 to 5w-20 was driven by CAFE. The simple fact remains Ford specifies an API certified motor oil. I for one refuse to dick around with non API certified motor oils simply because I do not want to give Ford Motor Company or any other manufacturer even the slightest reason to deny a warranty claim. Just because I wrote a check for my 2004 Mach 1 and 2005 F250 Powerstroke doesn't mean I'm willing or able to cover my own engine warranty expenses.</p><p></p><p>The Mach 1 engine (like '03-'04 Cobra Mustang motors) has reported head ticking issues. The 2005 Powerstroke has had a cavalcade of engine issues. For the duration of both warranties, I had the dealer perform oil changes while I supplied the API rated synthetic oil for both, with the Service Manager noting the type and weight of oil on the work order. I thought $19.99 labor per oil change was very cheap for peace of mind. (Draining and dumping four gallons of diesel motor oil is alone worth $19.95.)</p><p></p><p>Off the top of my head, I recall Toyota and Volkswagen both having major oil related engine failure problems. The Powerstroke problems are legendary. Google Volkswagen turbo engine failures. VW claimed customers were running the incorrect spec oil. </p><p></p><p>I paid for my car and the warranty and see no reason for going out of specification on engine oil until the warranty period has expired. If I wanted to use Amsoil on a in-warranty Ford, I'd choose an API certified variant in the factory specified weight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="46-062, post: 11881466, member: 136719"] I'm not the Royal Purple guy (although I have RP in my transmission and differential). Ford engineers have stated on internet forums that Ford's change from 5w-30 to 5w-20 was driven by CAFE. The simple fact remains Ford specifies an API certified motor oil. I for one refuse to dick around with non API certified motor oils simply because I do not want to give Ford Motor Company or any other manufacturer even the slightest reason to deny a warranty claim. Just because I wrote a check for my 2004 Mach 1 and 2005 F250 Powerstroke doesn't mean I'm willing or able to cover my own engine warranty expenses. The Mach 1 engine (like '03-'04 Cobra Mustang motors) has reported head ticking issues. The 2005 Powerstroke has had a cavalcade of engine issues. For the duration of both warranties, I had the dealer perform oil changes while I supplied the API rated synthetic oil for both, with the Service Manager noting the type and weight of oil on the work order. I thought $19.99 labor per oil change was very cheap for peace of mind. (Draining and dumping four gallons of diesel motor oil is alone worth $19.95.) Off the top of my head, I recall Toyota and Volkswagen both having major oil related engine failure problems. The Powerstroke problems are legendary. Google Volkswagen turbo engine failures. VW claimed customers were running the incorrect spec oil. I paid for my car and the warranty and see no reason for going out of specification on engine oil until the warranty period has expired. If I wanted to use Amsoil on a in-warranty Ford, I'd choose an API certified variant in the factory specified weight. [/QUOTE]
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