Hi,
I have a 2002 Ford Excursion w/V10. I am looking for an oil recommendation for this vehicle. Now, I have read a lot of info on this site regarding V10s and oils, but I here is my dilemma. I don't drive this vehicle very much, have about 1200 miles in 6 months. Nov-May it is only used as a family commuter, when used at all, and I allow it to warm up for 5-10 min before driving. June-Oct it will only be used maybe twice as much and it will be used as a family commuter and for towing a 6000# travel trailer plus all the gear for 6 and a 100# Golden retriever.
I bought this vehicle with 108K on the odometer from the original owner and despite no maintenance records the vehicle has been maintained very well, from what I can tell and per my mechanic. I did a PYB OC and I was going to follow up with a second PYB OC allowing both oil changes to run for a max of 2500 miles each, my thoughts were this would be a like a safety cleaning/flush as a precaution.
So, besides the oil recommendation, I also am concerned about engine start-up and wear from sitting for such long periods, so I would appreciate recommendations for that issue also.
I am open to all input and help.
Thx
I have a 2002 Ford Excursion w/V10. I am looking for an oil recommendation for this vehicle. Now, I have read a lot of info on this site regarding V10s and oils, but I here is my dilemma. I don't drive this vehicle very much, have about 1200 miles in 6 months. Nov-May it is only used as a family commuter, when used at all, and I allow it to warm up for 5-10 min before driving. June-Oct it will only be used maybe twice as much and it will be used as a family commuter and for towing a 6000# travel trailer plus all the gear for 6 and a 100# Golden retriever.
I bought this vehicle with 108K on the odometer from the original owner and despite no maintenance records the vehicle has been maintained very well, from what I can tell and per my mechanic. I did a PYB OC and I was going to follow up with a second PYB OC allowing both oil changes to run for a max of 2500 miles each, my thoughts were this would be a like a safety cleaning/flush as a precaution.
So, besides the oil recommendation, I also am concerned about engine start-up and wear from sitting for such long periods, so I would appreciate recommendations for that issue also.
I am open to all input and help.
Thx