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2006-12-22 09:50:03 · 10 answers · asked by Dr.J.D. 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
I asked a buddy of mine who is a Master ASE and has every factory cert that Ford has ever issued. He's a Ford factory qualified instructor with over 40 years experience on Fords.
HE said that Ford does require the 5W20 oil unless otherwise specified. The reason is that the wider the spread between the low temp and high temp viscosity the faster the oil will break down and that the camshafts are especially sensitive to that.
He stated that if you run a full synthetic 5W-30 oil you will be OK but if you run 5W-30 mineral oil all the time you will shorten the life of the engine somewhat. And if you have a warranty claim on the camshaft and you have not been using the recommended oil there's a chance that the claim could be denied.
Based on his recommendation, I'll stick with 5W-20 in my new Fusion.
2006-12-22 14:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 11:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by schroder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't reason any problems. useful it quite is a thicker oil, in spite of the shown fact that this relies upon upon the region you're and what the temp is, being wintry climate and all. in case you're in an container of severe low temps then i might strongly recommend you to tell your sis-in-law to permit the motor vehicle run for type of ten minutes interior the morning at a minimum. Thicker oil is going to take longer to warmth up, and walking an engine hard acceptable off the bat with too thick of oil is almost as bas a walking one with low oil hard. wish this facilitates.
2016-10-15 11:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really dosen't matter if you're using multi vis but I use straight 50W (Castrol GP or Valvolene R) racing oil in the summer and store it with multi vis because I might want to start it cold to work on it. Bottom line is pure oils are pure lubricant multi viscosity oils are about 50% multivis additives that have no lubrication value.
When I let the horses run they have pure oil...
2006-12-22 13:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
absolutly nothing is going to happen.
you might know, the second set of digit states the viscosity when the engine is at operating temp.
i imagine you have a 2.0 16 valve engine, so that would not be an issue at all. the difference is not significante, plus you don't have e super high power output engine, so don't worry :)
2006-12-22 10:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by magiceye81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5W30 will not harm your engine at all. Reason for 5W20 is they are trying to squeeze every bit of fuel mileage out of engines they can, and with a thinner oil there is less resistance in the engine therefore increasing fuel economy!
2006-12-22 13:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by speeddemon_747 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i own a shop,an you wont hurt anything,,there's not enough difference in the two oils for it to make any difference in anything at all,the weight of the oil is similar and will work just fine,,don't worry about it run it till it needs changed and use what ever you want to in it,,but this time its fine,,good luck,hope this help,s.,,have a good x-mas.
2006-12-22 13:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5W20 is the grade of oil all Fords, with the exception of the 4.0L SOHC, all specify for model years 2001 to current. However, I don't think it will harm your engine.
2006-12-22 10:37:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't worry, nothing bad will happen.
2006-12-22 10:12:38 · answer #10 · answered by Ian M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋