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My New 2018 F150 2.7 Ecoboost Recommends "SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil".... Also Optional "SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Motor Oil" You should confirm that Ford didnt back spec that 5w-20 back to a 5w-30.

I have changed the oil as follows: At 3049 ST Dino 5W-30 3049 on oil. At 6050 ST Syn 5W-30 3001 on oil. At 13583 ST Syn 5W-30 7533 on oil. At 21250 ST Syn 5W-30 7667 on oil. New filter at each change, Fram TG6607. I won't be doing another UOA till 50K maybe 75K, because it defeats the purpose...

The engine is the V6 3.5 liter FI VQ35DE

From Blackstone Labs The oil's viscosity was just light of the 5W/30 range and the TBN read low enough that we think the 7,667-miles you've put on the oil are enough for this type. Silicon and aluminum came up on the high side of the normal range. If the wear is due to silicon, you may want to...

I want to use the Rotella T6 5w-40 in a Suzuki DF90A 4-stroke outboard. What does anyone think about this? Sorry for being slightly off topic.

If I'm thinking what your thinking, I may have slightly exaggerated.

I don't think titanium is an additive. Since your silicone is high, you might need a new or better airfilter. I copied the following from the wearcheck website. This metal appears as a wearing element in turbine components, springs and valves. It may also be present if ceramic components have...

Thanks for everyones input, but My baby is gone. She was adopted by another loving family. It was just not fair to her to keep her sitting around in the garage while the new car gets all the attention. I loved my Isuzu Rodeo, if I could post a picture of her I would. At the time of transfer she...

Steve20, ST oil at last check is $10.88 for 5qt jug in the USA. Maybe it is time to price the other brands. ST filters I believe cost $2.09, but I had a stock of them and paid 1.43 each. It cost me more to run the garage lights then it does for a filter, ha ha. As far as being assured of...

Jim, You have given me something to ponder. But I would like to point out that after 54,000 miles on the Isuzu Rodeo, my UOA could not be better as far as engine wear, correct? Super Tech is API approved and carries the starburst logo, I really don't think my engine could be in better condition...

One other note- I bought the 2000 Rodeo New, I took a leap of faith and have used Walmarts Super Tech oil from day 1. Oil changes were always at 3000 - 3500 miles.

I would like to note: On this oil sample I Drove multiple 3 hour trips, 80 MPH ave speed, (90mph top speed). Had maybe 50 miles of dirt roads in there. I also had a fuel pump problem with low fuel pressure which required excessive cranking to start the engine. I have noticed oil consumption...

2004 Toyota Corolla Manual Transmission First change, 66000 miles Super Tech Semi-Syn 75w-90 The factory fill looked and smelled good upon draining.

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I had a short OCI because the oil was in the engine about 6 months and it was 1 qt low, I figured if I was going to add 1 qt I should just go ahead and do the complete change!