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Something to consider when the oil change topic happens here
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<blockquote data-quote="darreng505" data-source="post: 14233629" data-attributes="member: 146023"><p>Some additional thoughts (not a direct response to your previous post Grant).</p><p></p><p>And part of the issue about oils is not just weight but also specification. The motorcraft 5w50 meets Fords M2C913-B spec. other 5w50 oils like Castrol is only M2C913-A. Some light research turns up that these specifications include properties such as "performance for anti-wear, deposit protection and oxidation stability"</p><p></p><p>There are many reasons one oil differs from another, even with the same weight. It's not just about shear. All oils will shear and they are designed to be swapped well within the performance zone. The additional properties of Ford recommended oils are important with respect to the motor qualities and <strong><em><u>intended use.</u></em></strong></p><p></p><p>Playing this game that "<em>you can get away with a lesser or different oil spec</em>" because "<em>you only go get groceries</em>" or "<em>my friend did it and it's ok</em>" is just stupid. You could get away using baby oil in your motor to go get groceries (1 mile radius lol)...so its a really lame point to keep repeating.</p><p></p><p>And in terms of cost, you're gonna pay either way. Down the road when you have engine issues or up front for the quality oil.</p><p></p><p>------</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Agree 100%. Because why bother risking engine damage to save $50 in oil when your consumables are $1500 already? Faulty logic. That's one of the lines of reasoning I've been battling in these threads....:mj:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="darreng505, post: 14233629, member: 146023"] Some additional thoughts (not a direct response to your previous post Grant). And part of the issue about oils is not just weight but also specification. The motorcraft 5w50 meets Fords M2C913-B spec. other 5w50 oils like Castrol is only M2C913-A. Some light research turns up that these specifications include properties such as "performance for anti-wear, deposit protection and oxidation stability" There are many reasons one oil differs from another, even with the same weight. It's not just about shear. All oils will shear and they are designed to be swapped well within the performance zone. The additional properties of Ford recommended oils are important with respect to the motor qualities and [B][I][U]intended use.[/U][/I][/B] Playing this game that "[I]you can get away with a lesser or different oil spec[/I]" because "[I]you only go get groceries[/I]" or "[I]my friend did it and it's ok[/I]" is just stupid. You could get away using baby oil in your motor to go get groceries (1 mile radius lol)...so its a really lame point to keep repeating. And in terms of cost, you're gonna pay either way. Down the road when you have engine issues or up front for the quality oil. ------ Agree 100%. Because why bother risking engine damage to save $50 in oil when your consumables are $1500 already? Faulty logic. That's one of the lines of reasoning I've been battling in these threads....:mj: [/QUOTE]
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