My 3.0 Taurus calls for 5W20 oil.I have been using Motorcraft synthetic blend and changing the oil every3,000 miles.For only a couple bucks more for a 5 quart container, I can buy Super Techfull synthetic oil. However, it does not come in the 5W20 weight.I've had some people tell me it is ok to use 5W30 instead of 5W20.Would I be better off to use 5W30 Super Tech Synthetic or stick with theMotorcraft 5W20 synthetic blend?

You can get 5-30 in the Motorcraft synthetic blend for thesame money and not use whatever the hell Walmart hasthose guys putting in that container for oil. If its like Framfilters I would pass. Most of the cheap merchandise atWalmart is just that, you get what you pay for.The Motorcraft blend is very good oil. The differencebetween 5-20 and 5-30 is minimal and there are probablyFord mechanics that use it. I use it in hot weather.

Oil Weight??????????

Apr 28, 2007 23 Replies

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mred 19 years ago

I agree, I just had my oil changed at a dealers in April 07 at 101,000 k`s and they recommend changing it again in October 07 at 110,000 k`s . thats roughly at 5000 miles change interval.

Of course I use Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic and my driving is 40-60 town and highway.

My speeds often exceed 140kph on the highway. (85mph)When conditions permit.For long periods of time (On a trip)

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Kevin Bottorff 19 years ago

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Does the book actually call for 5.5 quarts?????????? KB

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Jeff 19 years ago

Mine does.

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clare at snyder.on.ca 19 years ago

You bet your sweet bippy!!

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