Real oil change intervals

[ExplorerTom]

Ford uses/recommends 5W30 in engines sold outside US. 5W20 is used to meet fuel c.a.f.e standard. Ford issued TSB , that both 5w20 and 5w30 are both acceptable.

My oil cap and owner's manual says 5w-30.

 

[1955moose]

Amen brother to that. It's like Italian and British cars, if your not willing to put up with quirky nature best stay away. But if you haven't heard a Ferrari v12 screaming past you at 7,000 rpm, you haven't lived. Same for a 60's jaguar xke. Worth the trouble!

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[Richard_S]

Since day one FoMo 5W20 full synthetic and oil filter and change between 5k-7.5k, 214k miles and all original internal engine components.

 

[deweysmith]

I accidentally went almost 10,000 miles on this last oil change. I took a sample to send off to Blackstone Labs. I’ll post the results when I get them, we'll see how it fares.

 

[Richard_S]

I accidentally went almost 10,000 miles on this last oil change. I took a sample to send off to Blackstone Labs. I’ll post the results when I get them, we'll see how it fares.

I have a Blackstone sample kit in my toolbox waiting for the next oil change, will be interesting to see your results, and mine in a couple months.

 

[lxrick]

I am still with the vehicle reminder of oil change. I also use 5w30 instead of 5w20. It simply depends on the climate you are living.
And if there is still warranty you have to use "stock" 5W20.

In reality the oil quality is much more important. 5W20 is not 5W20. The oil has to be and remain stable at all temperatures till the next change.
Not just for 1000 miles and room temperature

So I am using just oils from Liqui Moly or Meguin (Which is the same) and I am glad to say, that my oil is still yellow and almost fresh after 8-10k miles.
Yes it is not cheap, but cheaper than any repair.

 

[JExpedition07]

I’m always MC every 3,500 miles. Oil is always an interesting topic, the MC stuff always seems to hold up well for me.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I have a Blackstone sample kit in my toolbox waiting for the next oil change, will be interesting to see your results, and mine in a couple months.

Blackstone labs is only 7 miles from my house. At the next oil change, in a couple of weeks. I'll take a sample over to them.

 

[07xln]

I'm coming due for a change. Oil monitor is at 18% and I'm approaching 5000 miles since the last change. Normally I go with whatever synthetic is on sale but I might spring for some premium oil this go around

 

[JExpedition07]

I'm coming due for a change. Oil monitor is at 18% and I'm approaching 5000 miles since the last change. Normally I go with whatever synthetic is on sale but I might spring for some premium oil this go around

What brand(s) do you consider a premium oil?