What type of Oil do you use ? - Ford Forums

GTP 320 · 03-15-2004, 01:13

With the high performance cars we are driving what sort of Oil brand do you use or prefer for your GTs,T-Series and the XRs
Cheers John

Supa R00 · 03-15-2004, 01:28

well i use Penzoil GT Perf. but ya couldnt really call my car a high performance car

100% · 03-15-2004, 01:45

Motul Turbo lite 4100. Top of the tree in Moto oils for ages, just as good at car products.

myte8 · 03-15-2004, 01:50

As long as it is rated at 0W40 it should be OK.
I used Mobil 1 for my oil change.

OED666 · 03-15-2004, 02:05

I use Penrite HPR 15

TeamKiwi · 03-15-2004, 09:22

Safeway 20/50

cause apparantly since i drive a LS1 i burn oil anyway according to some members on this Forum.

Simon

Casper · 03-15-2004, 13:10

Shell ultra 5W50 in the XR6.

I tried Castrol R and personally wont be using it again. I'll stick with Shell.

On a side note, I have to say that Shell has served me very well, I have always used it in the EF and after 210,000kms it is still going strong on the onriginal head gasket!!!

Madder · 03-15-2004, 15:10

Penrite HPR10 (10w50) in my Boss260. While the handbook suggests 10w30, Penrite consultant recommended 10w50 for 10w-30 applications. Their website also recommends the 10w50 for cars where handbook specifies 10w-30. Just to confuse things though, their sites oil recommendation 'wizard' suggests HPR5 (5w40) for the Barra 220 and Boss260 engines and I quote "Ideal where this viscosity or a SAE 5W/10W-30 is recommended, also for new vehicles under warranty"

Why would they recommend one oil grade for "under warranty" engines and a different one for other cases?

blueoval · 03-15-2004, 16:57

I find Shell Helix is good quality and price for semi syn oil. But I change my oil every 5000k's anyway so I dont even feel like theres noticable difference when I drive. It just gives me piece of mind though.

I have also used Penrite & Pennzoil and have found these are good brands to use if on a budget. Castrol magnatec I have used in the past but have heard some nasty things happening to others cars that have used this.

Valvoline Engine Amour is also and excellent alternative too. Especially if you have a 5ltr.

Bandit · 03-15-2004, 20:53

Motul 8100 ESTER E-TECH 0W-40