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Festus
07-31-2003, 06:22 PM
Well I just closed on my new Marauder a few days ago and I'm loving it. I just drove it down from Washington D.C. to Atlanta, GA through all kinds of weather, traffic, double takes and thumb's up.

It just passed 3000 miles and is ready for its first oil change.

So what are some recommendations about the best oil to use in this beast? What's the real story on the synthetics? What about some of these additives that you see on the informercials, duralube etc? Are they worth a damn? Are they a good thing? Should I use something like that on a new engine? In short, what's the best regimen I should use on this car beyond simply changing the oil every 3000 miles to get the best performance and best life from the engine.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Eric
RF Overlord
07-31-2003, 06:37 PM
Originally posted by Festus
What's the real story on the synthetics? What about some of these additives that you see on the informercials, duralube etc? Are they worth a damn? Are they a good thing? Should I use something like that on a new engine? In short, what's the best regimen I should use on this car beyond simply changing the oil every 3000 miles to get the best performance and best life from the engine.

Eric: Welcome!

1. Synthetic oil is good. :up:
2. Infomercial additives are BAD! :down: :nono:
3. Your last line sez it all: "changing the oil every 3000 miles to get the best performance and best life from the engine."
4. And before you ask, you will get 12 different answers if you ask WHICH oil or what viscosity... most of us are using either the factory recommended 5W-20 synthetic blend or a 5W-30 full synthetic. DON'T use a 10W-anything...and DO use a good filter...Mobil 1, K&N, or Motorcraft seem to be the favorites...
Festus
07-31-2003, 06:49 PM
Never had much faith in buying anything on sold on an Informercial. But I saw a couple of those products in the local Pep Boys a while back and wondered if they were any good.

I've always been in the habit of changing the oil every 3000 miles for every vehicle I've ever had, and they've always lasted many years. I just replaced my primary car, an 89 BMW 535, which I've had for 12 years with the Marauder. I'd like to keep the Marauder for 12 years too. So I want to take the best care of it I can.
JohnnyB
07-31-2003, 06:54 PM
Use Motorcraft 5W-20 synthetic blend and Motorcraft filter. Change every 2,500 to 3,000 miles.... you'll be just fine.
Mikeenh
07-31-2003, 06:56 PM
Use a PREMIUM oil filter. No additives and I won't even start on what weight oil. Do a search on OIL and you'll have an evenings worth of reading. In the morning you'll go, WTF????? :eek:
Bigdogjim
07-31-2003, 07:32 PM
Festus: For what it worth I run a fleet (20+) of Ford 5.4 gas engines in E-350's on 5W-20 and change oil at 3,000. I get 350,000+ miles off these engines. I know these are not the 4.6L DOHC but still the Ford 5W-20 oil works. Real world miles!
Alan
07-31-2003, 07:44 PM
Anyone know the exact part number on the Motorcraft oil filter?
jgc61sr2002
07-31-2003, 07:46 PM
Festus - Welcome to the site. Enjoy your new ride. I also beleive in changing the oil every 3,000 miles. I use 5 W 20 Motorcraft oil and a Motorcraft filter.
Bigdogjim
07-31-2003, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by Alan
Anyone know the exact part number on the Motorcraft oil filter?

I checked the FAQ section but its not there? You can call any Ford/L&M dealer and get it. Most auto stores have book to cross check it.
WolfeBros
07-31-2003, 08:56 PM
Correct Motorcraft Oil Filter number is : FL-820S
Bigdogjim
07-31-2003, 11:20 PM
Thanks Wolfe!
Marauderman
08-01-2003, 04:00 AM
Festus- Check with TAF( Todd) --He lives there in Alt as well and can direct you to all your needs - PM him for details on how to reach him off line...
03SILVERSTREAK
08-01-2003, 05:57 AM
Festus--Enjoy yourself in your new ride , I know I am . and as for oil change I use Mobil #1 5W-30 . I have used it on my crown victoria,s in the past and I have never had a problem .
Ross
08-01-2003, 07:22 AM
Festus, check out this link about the government prosecuting a number of additive manufacturers for deceptive advertising. The title is about Z Max, but read down and you will see a number of other additives mentioned, too. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.htm
Alan
08-01-2003, 02:09 PM
Thanks!


Originally posted by WolfeBros
Correct Motorcraft Oil Filter number is : FL-820S
TAF
08-01-2003, 02:42 PM
Festus...check your PMs.
SergntMac
08-01-2003, 08:02 PM
Festus!

Nevermind...
WolfeBros
08-02-2003, 11:53 AM
Originally posted by TAF
Festus...check your PMs.

Could have been a lot worse..............

"Hey PM check your festus....." ewwwwwwwwwwww

:lol:
TAF
08-02-2003, 12:46 PM
I was always a fan of Festus...

http://www.tangentus.de/festus.jpg