Expedition Dave
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The FORD dealer wanted to put 0W-30 weight or 0W-20 weight full-syn (they could not seem to figure out which one). I re-researched, and told them put the proper Ford recommended 5W-30 weight in it, despite them whining they use the other oil all the time.
Like fuel quality and tires, you could argue oils iton perpetuity. However, the proper weight recommended by the manufacturer (for you engine/temps/conditions) will 99% of the time will ALWAYS be the proper weight.
They argued, "well, we use it all the time, I use that weight all the time, blah-blah etc." But when I really balked the counter guy called parts, found the 5W30 full synthetic, and utilized it it for a proper oil change.
This also told me that whatever they were using was "bulk" and not by bottle.
Bulk is cheaper by the barrel and IMHO, could almost be anything. Now does that make it a cheaper grade of synthetic? I won't know b/c I will never go back to that dealership. (the bill reflected the 6 quarts of synthetic at their cost).
My old policy? I buy the oil I want, I buy the filter, and they charge me for labor/disposal. It is a bit more of a PITA, but if you can't trust Ford...
Like fuel quality and tires, you could argue oils iton perpetuity. However, the proper weight recommended by the manufacturer (for you engine/temps/conditions) will 99% of the time will ALWAYS be the proper weight.
They argued, "well, we use it all the time, I use that weight all the time, blah-blah etc." But when I really balked the counter guy called parts, found the 5W30 full synthetic, and utilized it it for a proper oil change.
This also told me that whatever they were using was "bulk" and not by bottle.
Bulk is cheaper by the barrel and IMHO, could almost be anything. Now does that make it a cheaper grade of synthetic? I won't know b/c I will never go back to that dealership. (the bill reflected the 6 quarts of synthetic at their cost).
My old policy? I buy the oil I want, I buy the filter, and they charge me for labor/disposal. It is a bit more of a PITA, but if you can't trust Ford...