Originally Posted by Trav
Originally Posted by benjy
manufacturers are stooping to all time lows to get you to use thinner oils!!! wondering whats recommended overseas. these oils are recommended-specd but if required must be supplied FREE!!!
In Germany that engine is a C20/508.00 xw20 oil. They are not stooping to any low to force the use of xw20 in this engine. What is it you don't understand about the engine being designed specifically to operate with lower viscosity lubricants?
When Ford first back spec'd the 5.4 to 5w20 you knew it was a load of crap when they stated unless towing over x pounds, it was clear with that little proviso they were possibly sacrificing longevity and wear for CAFE credits but that is not the case with this and other engines designed specifically for these oils.
Your statement about being supplier free is incorrect. If the manufacturer said for example you must use this or that oil and no other brand and they have to perform the service or no warranty then yes they must provide it free but requiring oil that meets a spec no.
Castrol recommends for that engine A40, VW 502.00 in Germany.
Originally Posted by benjy
manufacturers are stooping to all time lows to get you to use thinner oils!!! wondering whats recommended overseas. these oils are recommended-specd but if required must be supplied FREE!!!
In Germany that engine is a C20/508.00 xw20 oil. They are not stooping to any low to force the use of xw20 in this engine. What is it you don't understand about the engine being designed specifically to operate with lower viscosity lubricants?
When Ford first back spec'd the 5.4 to 5w20 you knew it was a load of crap when they stated unless towing over x pounds, it was clear with that little proviso they were possibly sacrificing longevity and wear for CAFE credits but that is not the case with this and other engines designed specifically for these oils.
Your statement about being supplier free is incorrect. If the manufacturer said for example you must use this or that oil and no other brand and they have to perform the service or no warranty then yes they must provide it free but requiring oil that meets a spec no.
Castrol recommends for that engine A40, VW 502.00 in Germany.