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oil weight questions...

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Posted by: BigWaveDave

ok so its time for another oil change on my baby.I just wanted some suggestions on oil weight for her.Shes a 96 LSC with 130,000 miles on her...Thanks

Posted by: 98LSC32V

You can use either 5w-20 or 5w-30. With that many miles I think I would stick with the 5w-30.

Posted by: mespock

I use 5 w 30 synthetic.

Posted by: BigWaveDave

thanks guys 5w-30 it is....but really is that a lotta miles for a mark 8 thats a daily driver??lol

Posted by: Goddard-MarkVIII

I like mobile 1 and royal purple 5 30

Posted by: Sal329

I run 5w30 synthetic in my car. I purchased it in March 07 with 135k on it and it now has 149k.

Posted by: chickenviii

i guess im the odd ball (im used to it) i use motorcraft 5w20, and i started using it last summer around 145k, now im at 152k with no probs and still running the 20

Posted by: MERIJONS97LSC

mobil 1 5w30

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Same here. Mobil 1 5w30 with Motorcraft FL 820 S oil filter.

Posted by: chickenviii

oh defiantly the fl-820s nothing else has been on my car for the 80k ive put on her

Posted by: kustomizingkid

Go with the 5w 20, I put it in my Vic and ahve noticed around 1 mpg better in all types of driving.

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Quote:

Originally Posted by kustomizingkid

Go with the 5w 20, I put it in my Vic and ahve noticed around 1 mpg better in all types of driving.

May also help the guys with the noisey (ticking) lifters.

Posted by: kustomizingkid

I would say that moisy lifters would be worsened by thinner oil, but it is a possibility.

Posted by: turborich

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenviii

i guess im the odd ball (im used to it) i use motorcraft 5w20, and i started using it last summer around 145k, now im at 152k with no probs and still running the 20

I'm using the motorcraft 5w20 as well. 122,000 miles & runs great!

Posted by: vr4

5w20 motorcraft oil and filter

Posted by: BigWaveDave

yea i have the noisy lifter problem that is so common on these cars.Im thinking of installing some sort of pre-lube system..Anyone here have any suggsestions on a type or brand to purchase?

Posted by: Sal329

I have been usin this oil in all my cars since 2000 lol can't beat free.

Posted by: sbcaprice305

castrol gtx 5-30 or 10-30, in both my marquis and 97 lsc