Which oil for 22 Expedition

[rd618]

Full synthetic also helps with limiting carbon buildup over time on the valves

I’m not an expert, but I don’t think the valves where there is carbon build up are supposed to get any oil deposited on them.
Fuel additives might help with carbon build up, but almost all fuel today has some additive package that helps.
Oil from your engine should never be mixed with fuel though.

 

[rd618]

Loki - have you done any oil analysis on these ecoboost engines? I wouldn’t be surprised if we were good for anywhere from 8-10k miles depending on use. Personally I use a 6k change interval but its probably excessive.

I ran one at 1600m new for baseline through blackstone, a few other posts on this also. But you’re spot on. 6-8k miles even a bit more if you’re light is fine for these motors. Loki might have more context on the why.
ford’s oil life calculation is pretty decent, as it also adjusts to your driving style and use.

 

[Bunky]

I'm not the first to say this. Read and follow the manual.

 

[chuck s]

After running engine oil analyses for many years I'm convinced that the "or X months" is a useless parameter when used with full synthetics and good oil filters. Factory service mileage interval is conservative based on my small sample. Oil sample at 7000 miles and 12 months on the Expedition including some travel trailer towing indicated the oil was good for several thousand miles additional use before replacement is needed. Yeah oil is cheap but good oil is still good oil.

-- Chuck

 

[VBreithaupt]

If you are getting free dealership changes for a year or two( my purchase it came with for a year) then use their oil! After that I highly recommend Amsoil full syn. along with their filters if you do it yourself. Great product and protection.

 

[LG_123]

I like the Mobil1 Truck and SUV for towing. When towing our 10,000 lb airstream, the expedition would burn some oil on regular mobil1 but never with the truck and suv. Full synthetic gives me peace of mind

 

[LokiWolf]

Full synthetic also helps with limiting carbon buildup over time on the valves

Again, more about the specs, and less about it being Full synthetic or not.

 

[LokiWolf]

Loki - have you done any oil analysis on these ecoboost engines? I wouldn’t be surprised if we were good for anywhere from 8-10k miles depending on use. Personally I use a 6k change interval but its probably excessive.

Not on the 2020 Expedition, but did several on my Edge, and Explorer. The DI only 2.7 and 3.0 respectively. I drove them HARD, and they were tuned on Performance tunes. The Edge lived on a E70 tune for over a year before I traded it in, and the Explorer ran 1/2 the time on an E50 performance tune, and the other 1/2 the time on a 93 Performance tune. I did 3 analysis on each. All came back within specs, and the interval was recommended that I could extend. All 3 oil changes for each were done between 6-7K by the dealer with the Motorcraft Blend. I ran J&L Oil separators on both for what it is worth. So driven HARD, many 0-60 launches, and 1/4 mile runs, with Ethanol in the tank.

To summarize, and others have said it too:

Semi-Syn at minimum from a quality oil provider, and intervals based on driving habits and conditions. Doing 3K intervals, or even 5K Intervals is probably wasting money if you are driving normal, and not doing anything extreme, like towing regularly, or excessive idling.

The Motorcraft Semi-Syn has proven to be a good oil, and meets all the specs.

Enjoy!

 

[blue_roster_cult]

I use Schaeffers 9000 Full Synthetic at 9k-10k intervals, mileage over 150k. The top end is very clean inside. Though I’ve always used Motorcraft in every other Ford I’ve owned without issue.

 

[LokiWolf]

I use Schaeffers 9000 Full Synthetic at 9k-10k intervals, mileage over 150k. The top end is very clean inside. Though I’ve always used Motorcraft in every other Ford I’ve owned without issue.

What year Expedition do you own?

 

[blue_roster_cult]

What year Expedition do you own?

2018

 

[LokiWolf]

2018

You said the top end is clean? Had it apart or scoped it to confirm?

 

[blue_roster_cult]

You said the top end is clean? Had it apart or scoped it to confirm?

Just under the cam covers which were off to replace a solenoid

 

[frack_the_world]

I go to the dealer for my oil changes for a couple reasons. First is they know which oil to use. Second is that it saves me the hassle of making and keeping records of oil changes which might be helpful in the event of an issue requiring warranty work.

Plus the rates are competitive with other shops in the area. My wife takes her f150 anywhere so I see the charges.

 

[BSarchet]

A little off topic here but relates to the previous post, man do I love the functionality in the Ford app to be able to document my DIY services including receipts. That is a really nice feature not only for resale but helps me keep track of it as well. Because of that I’m going to continue to change my oil instead of having to use the dealer. I’m going to use the Amsoil Signature 5w-30.

 

[JasonH]

Just under the cam covers which were off to replace a solenoid

Which solenoid and what symptoms? I get a timing error code, but only while towing.

 

[BravoAlpha]

I'm not the first to say this. Read and follow the manual.

 

[LokiWolf]

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While a great Meme, it is NOT always the way!

 

[blue_roster_cult]

Which solenoid and what symptoms? I get a timing error code, but only while towing.

Here, I posted it sometime back

Just replaced the VVT Solenoid

I thought I’d post this for informational purposes. The Check Engine Light on my 141k 2018 came on. After reaching operational temperature the car began shuddering. At idle, the RPM dropped and steadied frequently. I was notified that “the Engine Control System detected that one of the internal...

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