Engine Oil
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Amsoil and Redline are the best,but if you cant find them Mobile 1 is a close third.
Amsoil and Redline are the best,but if you cant find them Mobile 1 is a close third.
scotty96lsc
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I run Mobil 1.
I run Mobil 1.
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I think if you did a survey on this site, I think you'd find that most run 5-30 Mobile 1. I've been using it for a very long time, on a number of different vehicles. I continue to use Mobile 1 in my F250 diesel. 135,000 on it now and running strong. I pull a 30' fifth wheel with it. Between the Mobile 1 and the Banks turbo Kit, it just keeps running. Used it in the previous car before the Mark (87-T-Bird with the V6). Traded it in with almost 250,000....
Bud Pytko
'97 LSC Silver Frost
'92 F250 Banks TurboDiesel Bimini Blue
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/charlespytko/Lincoln/BudPytko97LSC.JPG
I think if you did a survey on this site, I think you'd find that most run 5-30 Mobile 1. I've been using it for a very long time, on a number of different vehicles. I continue to use Mobile 1 in my F250 diesel. 135,000 on it now and running strong. I pull a 30' fifth wheel with it. Between the Mobile 1 and the Banks turbo Kit, it just keeps running. Used it in the previous car before the Mark (87-T-Bird with the V6). Traded it in with almost 250,000....
Bud Pytko
'97 LSC Silver Frost
'92 F250 Banks TurboDiesel Bimini Blue
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/charlespytko/Lincoln/BudPytko97LSC.JPG
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I use the AMSOIL 0W30. It seems to be a little better for the cooler climates up here in Minnesota. AMSOIL sells a flush as well that you dump in with your first oil change when you switch, or maybe it's before you switch. I can't remember, been a little while since i've needed it. If you have any questions about AMSOIL, feel free to give me a holler and I'll do what I can to answer.
I use the AMSOIL 0W30. It seems to be a little better for the cooler climates up here in Minnesota. AMSOIL sells a flush as well that you dump in with your first oil change when you switch, or maybe it's before you switch. I can't remember, been a little while since i've needed it. If you have any questions about AMSOIL, feel free to give me a holler and I'll do what I can to answer.
GRAND_LS 400
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Mobil 1 is great, 5-30 in the winter, 10-30 in the summer down here in Florida. Couldnt ask for more. If you have not switched, I suggest you do, and safely change the oil every 7,500-10,000 miles.
Mobil 1 is great, 5-30 in the winter, 10-30 in the summer down here in Florida. Couldnt ask for more. If you have not switched, I suggest you do, and safely change the oil every 7,500-10,000 miles.
Opal97MarkVIII
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Speaking of oil changes.....
How many of you follow the oil change recommendations of the computer, and how many go by the traditional X months/X miles?
If anyone knows how the computer determines its oil change interval, I would be greatly appreciative.
For the record...I run Mobil 1 with a motorcraft filter (couldnt find a Mobil 1 filter).
Speaking of oil changes.....
How many of you follow the oil change recommendations of the computer, and how many go by the traditional X months/X miles?
If anyone knows how the computer determines its oil change interval, I would be greatly appreciative.
For the record...I run Mobil 1 with a motorcraft filter (couldnt find a Mobil 1 filter).
RE: Engine Oil
From the manual:
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Oil Life Warning System (CHANGE OIL SOON or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED)
Normal Operations
The oil life feature uses the oil temperature sensor input, the tachometer input from the ignition control module (ICM), the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) input and clock time to calculate the percentage of oil life left. The oil life will decrease from 100 percent to 0 percent in no more than 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months. If will reach zero percent sooner under different driving conditions. The percentage of oil life left is the second display in the system check sequence. When oil life left is between five percent and zero percent, the "CHANGE OIL SOON" message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches zero percent, the "OIL CHANGE REQUIRED" message will be displayed.
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BTW, I go by the message center as far as oil changes go(based on the information given). Some may say the 7,500 miles may be extreme, but I would say the mileage would be significantly less for spirited drivers.
It would be interesting to know what the oil life 'program' looks like though.
From the manual:
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Oil Life Warning System (CHANGE OIL SOON or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED)
Normal Operations
The oil life feature uses the oil temperature sensor input, the tachometer input from the ignition control module (ICM), the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) input and clock time to calculate the percentage of oil life left. The oil life will decrease from 100 percent to 0 percent in no more than 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months. If will reach zero percent sooner under different driving conditions. The percentage of oil life left is the second display in the system check sequence. When oil life left is between five percent and zero percent, the "CHANGE OIL SOON" message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches zero percent, the "OIL CHANGE REQUIRED" message will be displayed.
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BTW, I go by the message center as far as oil changes go(based on the information given). Some may say the 7,500 miles may be extreme, but I would say the mileage would be significantly less for spirited drivers.
It would be interesting to know what the oil life 'program' looks like though.
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Hey guys well I switched the LSC over to synthic and whoa I noticed a hugh difference on how the car runs and it is much quiter and smoother!!! Oh I used valvoline synpower this stuff is awsome!! I did some homework on the oil and there are alot of poeple that love it and now I am one more it really works good!! Also since it was brought up about the computer telling you to change oil in the car I have a question about it. On the computer you can change the percentage setting for something 40% 60% 80% and 100%. What I wanted to know is does anyone know what millage the computer will roughly give you for each of the percentage settings? Thanks
Hey guys well I switched the LSC over to synthic and whoa I noticed a hugh difference on how the car runs and it is much quiter and smoother!!! Oh I used valvoline synpower this stuff is awsome!! I did some homework on the oil and there are alot of poeple that love it and now I am one more it really works good!! Also since it was brought up about the computer telling you to change oil in the car I have a question about it. On the computer you can change the percentage setting for something 40% 60% 80% and 100%. What I wanted to know is does anyone know what millage the computer will roughly give you for each of the percentage settings? Thanks
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ROYAL PURPLE. Been running it for 2 days now. It says it gives you horsepower 1-3% gain. Ive noticed a HUGE increase in gas mileage and quiter valve ticks. Its nice to know you cand beat the tar out of your engine when you have synthetic. give RP a shot, its the stuff
ROYAL PURPLE. Been running it for 2 days now. It says it gives you horsepower 1-3% gain. Ive noticed a HUGE increase in gas mileage and quiter valve ticks. Its nice to know you cand beat the tar out of your engine when you have synthetic. give RP a shot, its the stuff
46callaway
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Do you guys really switch oil 7500-10,000 miles with Mobil 1? I have been using 5w30 and changing the oil every 3-5k miles...
Do you guys really switch oil 7500-10,000 miles with Mobil 1? I have been using 5w30 and changing the oil every 3-5k miles...
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I too, just switched from Mobile 1 to Amsoil 0W-30. Amsoil is recommending to only change filter at 6 month interval, put in a quart and completely change oil (and filter)at 1 year intervals.(If you use their Series 2000 0W-30)
Bud Pytko
'97 LSC Silver Frost
'92 F250 Banks TurboDiesel Bimini Blue
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/charlespytko/Lincoln/BudPytko97LSC.JPG
I too, just switched from Mobile 1 to Amsoil 0W-30. Amsoil is recommending to only change filter at 6 month interval, put in a quart and completely change oil (and filter)at 1 year intervals.(If you use their Series 2000 0W-30)
Bud Pytko
'97 LSC Silver Frost
'92 F250 Banks TurboDiesel Bimini Blue
http://myfilelocker.comcast.net/charlespytko/Lincoln/BudPytko97LSC.JPG
LINCOLNBOY
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RE: Engine Oil
UH, oil changes you guys do that, what is an oil change
UH,
oil changes you guys do that, what is an oil changeRE: Engine Oil
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It would be interesting to know what the oil life 'program' looks like though.
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I am a fairly spirited driver and my computer tells me to change the oil every 5,000 miles.
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From the manual-------------------------BTW, I go by the message center as far as oil changes go(based on the information given). Some may say the 7,500 miles may be extreme, but I would say the mileage would be significantly less for spirited drivers.
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I am a fairly spirited driver and my computer tells me to change the oil every 5,000 miles.
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I am a fairly spirited driver and my computer tells me to change the oil every 5,000 miles.
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Spirited driver? I'm not sure I wrote down the mileage at the last oil change, but I believe it was less than 2000 miles ago and it was back this March or April. I just started get the 'Oil Change Required Soon' message on the way home from the track last weekend.
What I don't get in mileage I make up for in spirit! }(
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I am a fairly spirited driver and my computer tells me to change the oil every 5,000 miles.
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Spirited driver? I'm not sure I wrote down the mileage at the last oil change, but I believe it was less than 2000 miles ago and it was back this March or April. I just started get the 'Oil Change Required Soon' message on the way home from the track last weekend.
What I don't get in mileage I make up for in spirit! }(
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[div class="dcquote"][strong]Quote[/strong]I am a fairly spirited driver and my computer tells me to change the oil every 5,000 miles.[/div]Spirited driver? I'm not sure I wrote down the mileage at the last oil change, but I believe it was less than 2000 miles ago and it was back this March or April. I just started get the 'Oil Change Required Soon' message on the way home from the track last weekend. What I don't get in mileage I make up for in spirit! }(
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I guess I'm not that spirited. The pedal sees the floor in my car about once every 20 miles. Maybe I'm getting old, and dare I say...conservative.
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[div class="dcquote"][strong]Quote[/strong]I am a fairly spirited driver and my computer tells me to change the oil every 5,000 miles.[/div]Spirited driver? I'm not sure I wrote down the mileage at the last oil change, but I believe it was less than 2000 miles ago and it was back this March or April. I just started get the 'Oil Change Required Soon' message on the way home from the track last weekend. What I don't get in mileage I make up for in spirit! }(
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I guess I'm not that spirited. The pedal sees the floor in my car about once every 20 miles. Maybe I'm getting old, and dare I say...conservative.