Hi guys,
I'm brand new here to this forum, so I haven't had much time to look around. Please forgive me if this topic has been covered already, and feel free to direct me onto a thread discussing it if possible.
I own a 2011 Mustang 3.7 V6. It came from the factory with Motorcraft 5W-20 semi-synthetic. These engines seem to be prone to a ticking problem caused by inadequate oiling in the upper valvetrain. Mine is not as bad as some other folks are claiming because mine is most noticeable at cold start-up, and then not very noticeable when warm (although it is still there). I ran the semi-syn for the first oil change interval and then changed it to Pennziol Platinum 5W-20. This made an instant difference in the noise level! There is almost no cold start noise and it is now barely noticeable when warm.
I guess I am wondering if anyone else has had any experience with the 3.7 Ti-VCT, and if so what brand/weight of oil do you recommended. I am looking to prevent as much damage as possible (Ford had once said that this will not do any damage, but I'm a little nervous about that statement) until Ford can provide me with their "fix".
I'm brand new here to this forum, so I haven't had much time to look around. Please forgive me if this topic has been covered already, and feel free to direct me onto a thread discussing it if possible.
I own a 2011 Mustang 3.7 V6. It came from the factory with Motorcraft 5W-20 semi-synthetic. These engines seem to be prone to a ticking problem caused by inadequate oiling in the upper valvetrain. Mine is not as bad as some other folks are claiming because mine is most noticeable at cold start-up, and then not very noticeable when warm (although it is still there). I ran the semi-syn for the first oil change interval and then changed it to Pennziol Platinum 5W-20. This made an instant difference in the noise level! There is almost no cold start noise and it is now barely noticeable when warm.
I guess I am wondering if anyone else has had any experience with the 3.7 Ti-VCT, and if so what brand/weight of oil do you recommended. I am looking to prevent as much damage as possible (Ford had once said that this will not do any damage, but I'm a little nervous about that statement) until Ford can provide me with their "fix".