Fram Tough Filter & Oil Questions

[Silverado12]

My wife just got a 2010 Ford Mustang GT with the 4.6 engine and 44K miles. I went to Wally Mart and got a Fram Tough Guard oil filter (silver can) and some Motorcraft semi-synthetic oil in 5W-20 (this weight is what Ford recommends). Is this a good combination and is this filter good? What's everybody running in their Ford modular? How long can I go on an oil change? I'm planning on 5-6K miles. I tried a search and just got frustrated as I couldn't find anything. Forgive my ignorance as I'm new to the world of Ford, but it seems like they should use at least 5W-30 in a high performance car. I haven't owned a Ford in almost 30 years.

 

[53' Stude]

I would say that you should follow owner manual oci. MY 2011 focus is 6,500 miles or 1 year whichever comes first. I am using a FU 3614 now for the 2nd oci and possible 3rd oci. cant go wrong with tough guard or fram ultra

 

[SilverC6]

That Motorcraft oil should be like mother's milk to your Ford.

But I don't believe the block would seize up if you went up to a 5W-30 though.

My Wallyworld sells Motorcraft filters also. But that FRAM should work just fine too.

 

[AirgunSavant]

5-6 K is fine. The TG filter is rated for 10K
I'd go 6K and not worry about it after you keep an eye on it cause its new to you.

 

[JeepWJ19]

My modular 5.4 takes a 3000 oci of PYB5w20. Lots of short trips out to town.

It either gets a Motorcraft FL-820s or Fram TG...... whichever we feel like that day.

Motorcraft oil is good stuff.

I wouldn't change anything you are doing. You should have no trouble at all getting 5-6k oci.

 

[Bgallagher]

sounds like a fine combination!

 

[aquariuscsm]

Fram Tough Guard is an excellent filter.

 

[Johnny2Bad]

Originally Posted By: Silverado12
My wife just got a 2010 Ford Mustang GT with the 4.6 engine and 44K miles. I went to Wally Mart and got a Fram Tough Guard oil filter (silver can) and some Motorcraft semi-synthetic oil in 5W-20 (this weight is what Ford recommends). Is this a good combination and is this filter good?


I'm sure it's fine, but why would you ask after you bought the oil and filter, instead of before?

 

[Silverado12]

Originally Posted By: Johnny2Bad
Originally Posted By: Silverado12
My wife just got a 2010 Ford Mustang GT with the 4.6 engine and 44K miles. I went to Wally Mart and got a Fram Tough Guard oil filter (silver can) and some Motorcraft semi-synthetic oil in 5W-20 (this weight is what Ford recommends). Is this a good combination and is this filter good?


I'm sure it's fine, but why would you ask after you bought the oil and filter, instead of before?


Good question.

 

[mjoekingz28]

Assurance?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

The TG is ok, but the Ultra is better. Walmart also sells Motorcraft.

For a cheap filter, use the Supertech, which is made by Wix. If you want a premium filter, use the Ultra

 

[bullwinkle]

I got good deals on the CQ Blue, but now that CQ production went to Puro, I would go Fram TG or Ultra. Not sure if there's been any FL-820S tears, but I personally would avoid Purolator made ones.

 

[CT8]

Any proper rated from a major oil company is all the oil that is needed.

 

[Ram01]

Fram tough guard is a good oil filter

 

[crazyoildude]

In my opinion fram makes one filter i would use and that the ultra.

 

[Scum_Frog]

Oil - MC SemiSyn 5W20 is a good oil and will do the job, a good synthetic IMO would even be better.
Filter: If you are hung up on using Fram go with the Ultra, otherwise the MC Filter of course is a great option.

For reference, On my Ford F150 5.0 I use PP 5W20 and MC FL500S filter.