Oil

[BBWolf]

What is the recomended oil for 2007 5.4?
I know it calls for 5W20 but I've heard alot of people use 5W30.I use Full synthetic.

 

[Dennis_H]

I use 5W30 full synthetic from Costco. Usually stock up when it's on sale.

 

[JasonH]

The 5W-20 spec was for mpg, not protection. You'll be fine with 5W-30.

 

[JimR_TN]

I had my oil changed and the place would only use 5W20 even though I asked for 5W30. They said they had to use the manufacture’s recommendation. Is this common? Will I have to change my own oil to use 5W30?

 

[bodabdan]

You just need to find an oil change shop that will work with you.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

I had my oil changed and the place would only use 5W20 even though I asked for 5W30. They said they had to use the manufacture’s recommendation. Is this common? Will I have to change my own oil to use 5W30?

That's why I change my own oil.

 

[Timo2824]

Buy a Ford oil cap that states 5w-30 instead of 5w-20.

 

[JimR_TN]

Buy a Ford oil cap that states 5w-30 instead of 5w-20.

I have one on my Amazon list, but the place went by their computer.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

Buy a Ford oil cap that states 5w-30 instead of 5w-20.

That's what I did as a precaution even though I still change my own oil.

 

[JasonH]

I have one on my Amazon list, but the place went by their computer.

Call around, someone will do it. I used to take my Expedition to Jiffy Lube with my own oil and filter.

 

[Machete]

What is the recomended oil for 2007 5.4?
I know it calls for 5W20 but I've heard alot of people use 5W30.I use Full synthetic.

I have the 1st gen 5.4. I use 5W 30 full synthetic and I have 248,*** on the clock. Runs perfect.

I also did research on who manufactures Motorcraft oil. ConocoPhillips makes it for Ford. They also make Kendal GT-1 oil which has far superior additives package and costs less than MC. They come in same red bottles but w Kendal label.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

I have the 1st gen 5.4. I use 5W 30 full synthetic and I have 248,*** on the clock. Runs perfect.

I also did research on who manufactures Motorcraft oil. ConocoPhillips makes it for Ford. They also make Kendal GT-1 oil which has far superior additives package and costs less than MC. They come in same red bottles but w Kendal label.

Interesting. I'll look for it at Wally World for my next oil change.

 

[Machete]

Interesting. I'll look for it at Wally World for my next oil change.

Cheapest is to go online search

 

[TrickerZ]

I use 5W30 as well. Stopped my chain slap on startup and has been running better in general. I usually get Amazon Basics full synthetic. I read somewhere that it's actually really good oil and usually a good price. I did lose a couple MPG, though. I think in general it's better to use thicker oil as engines age since wear increases the space between parts, so thinner oil allows more movement creating even more wear.

 

[Machete]

Yup, my next OC I'm gonna try Supertech 5w30 Advanced Synthetic from Walmart. Great specs and great price.

 

[DeafBringer]

I use Rotella T 5 or T 6. Great stuff and can be had for cheap.

 

[JimR_TN]

Yup, my next OC I'm gonna try Supertech 5w30 Advanced Synthetic from Walmart. Great specs and great price.

I just finished my oil change and went with the Supertech 5W30 Full Synthetic and a Motorcraft filter. Seems to be the best value on a quality oil.