I told @JExpedition07 I was going to stay away for a while...but I just can't.
@07navi Stop. You have been around here for 21 days, and you come in to several threads like you are the only source of info. You are not! You don't even own a 3.5EB equipped Expedition, yet you are cracking on a guy that owns a 2000 Expedition for mentioning Rotella. Trust me, I am not one to agree with most of what @Machete says, but he is not in the wrong here.
You used some random guys post from 2017 in a completely different place to prove your argument about not using Rotella. Did you actually go the the manufactures specification page...nope. That was one variant of their oil, that stopped getting certified for gas motors. Why you ask? That is because they were getting ready to release a Gas Truck specific oil. Did the composition of their T oil change, nope, they just stopped worrying about that cert for it, because they were releasing an oil specifically for that application and certifications. This really isn't hard to grasp. Some of Rotella's "Diesel" labeled oils also carry the gas specification certs...because Shell sells it for "multi vehicle" applications. Basically you can run it in many different vehicles, as long as it is the weight you need, gas or diesel.
Just for clarity...I do not use Rotella. I typically lean towards Valvoline...all from many years of experience with it on my diesels and race cars.
Right now, I use the Motorcraft blend in both my EB Edge and my EB Expedition because that is the OEM fluid, and the dealer does them for free!
I said this above, and I feel it needs repeating...
Diesel oils can be used in gas motors as long as they meet the standards that motor requires. Most of the time it is a waste, because diesel oils typically cost more. They need additional additives to deal with sheer and other unique diesel needs, like dissolving solid particulate matter.
One statement was made above...and is by far the most accurate in the whole thread.
Any premium brand made oil will do fine if changed regularly.
Generally a blended oil will last longer that 100% Dino, and synthetic will last longer than a blended. Even modern Dino oils can go WAY past the 3K of olden days.
If you have an oil life display, listen to it. It factors MANY things into its calculation, including start cycles, idle time, average length of drive, average speed, date(how long since last oil change), ambient temp and several other things. Mine averages between 5-7K with lots of remote starts, stop and go, and idling.
If you are changing your oil every 3K and aren’t in a harsh environment constantly flogging or towing, you are just wasting money...that is all.
I will be eagerly awaiting your reply...Not really. I feel sorry for the OP and his inbox...
@07navi Stop. You have been around here for 21 days, and you come in to several threads like you are the only source of info. You are not! You don't even own a 3.5EB equipped Expedition, yet you are cracking on a guy that owns a 2000 Expedition for mentioning Rotella. Trust me, I am not one to agree with most of what @Machete says, but he is not in the wrong here.
You used some random guys post from 2017 in a completely different place to prove your argument about not using Rotella. Did you actually go the the manufactures specification page...nope. That was one variant of their oil, that stopped getting certified for gas motors. Why you ask? That is because they were getting ready to release a Gas Truck specific oil. Did the composition of their T oil change, nope, they just stopped worrying about that cert for it, because they were releasing an oil specifically for that application and certifications. This really isn't hard to grasp. Some of Rotella's "Diesel" labeled oils also carry the gas specification certs...because Shell sells it for "multi vehicle" applications. Basically you can run it in many different vehicles, as long as it is the weight you need, gas or diesel.
Just for clarity...I do not use Rotella. I typically lean towards Valvoline...all from many years of experience with it on my diesels and race cars.
Right now, I use the Motorcraft blend in both my EB Edge and my EB Expedition because that is the OEM fluid, and the dealer does them for free!
I said this above, and I feel it needs repeating...
Diesel oils can be used in gas motors as long as they meet the standards that motor requires. Most of the time it is a waste, because diesel oils typically cost more. They need additional additives to deal with sheer and other unique diesel needs, like dissolving solid particulate matter.
One statement was made above...and is by far the most accurate in the whole thread.
Any premium brand made oil will do fine if changed regularly.
Generally a blended oil will last longer that 100% Dino, and synthetic will last longer than a blended. Even modern Dino oils can go WAY past the 3K of olden days.
If you have an oil life display, listen to it. It factors MANY things into its calculation, including start cycles, idle time, average length of drive, average speed, date(how long since last oil change), ambient temp and several other things. Mine averages between 5-7K with lots of remote starts, stop and go, and idling.
If you are changing your oil every 3K and aren’t in a harsh environment constantly flogging or towing, you are just wasting money...that is all.
I will be eagerly awaiting your reply...Not really. I feel sorry for the OP and his inbox...