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What type of engine oil do you use?

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MustangBoy28

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My 2006 has about 48,500 miles on her and I've been using 5W-20 like the user manual has recommended. Do any of you use anything different? And is it safe to start using a thicker oil once I hit a certain millage?

 

armoore98

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I have 2001 with 225000 miles on the original motor, and 2005 with 100000 on original motor. Always used motorcraft 5-20 and only motorcraft 5-20. I am not a believer in changing brands or viscosities.
 

FordCustSrvc

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Hi MustangBoy28,

I agree with armoore98 in sticking with the recommended oil per the manual. Motorcraft mixes quality materials, product integrity and customer satisfaction. I suggest continuing to use Motorcraft.

~Natasha
 

streethorse

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45k, Castrol Syntec 5/20 winter and 5/30 summer.
And remember its super hot here.... 101 degrees today and its not even July or August.....
 

jbenevides89

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5-20 castrol syntec here. if they are out then i go motorcraft
 

SpartaPerformance

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I use Royal Purple in every engine. As for switching weight, don't the VCT may be affected.
 

FR-S8N

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+1 for Royal Purple 5w20. I even use RP in my Armada.

I would also use it in my 2001 mustang gt.
 

Scott2

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Another +1 for 5W-20 Royal Purple.
 
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Royal purple 10w30
 
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ever since I switched to RP Ive never gone back, was usin Mobil1 before
 

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Royal Purple
 

DokterD

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Mobil-1 to RP

Used to be Mobil-1, now Royal Purple
 
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