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| Krieger |
 Sep 8 2013, 07:17 PM
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I don't know my V-8 stuff. 1998 4.6 liter. Do these Trucks need the high Zinc oil?
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| ThePaintedMan |
Sep 9 2013, 05:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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I'm a Ford guy and have a 4.6. These engines are really stout and well-designed. Since they're SOHC with hydraulic cam followers (lash adjusters), you really just need to worry about good clean oil, of the right weight, rather than oil with a ton of additives. I used Mobil 1 for a long time, but since this car is now well over 200K miles, I believe the OEM Motorcraft Synthetic blend is a great alternative for an older engine in it's second half of life. Even with over 200K I use the factory-recommended 5W-20. Ford switched to 5W-20 specifically on these motors for a reason - These engines have a ton of very tight tolerances, especially in and around the valvetrain, so I stick with that they recommend.
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Krieger High zinc oil for Ford F-150? Sep 8 2013, 07:17 PM
yeahmag I would guess that's too new to worry about it... Sep 8 2013, 08:23 PM Krieger Thanks George. I didnt know they switched. What ... Sep 9 2013, 07:43 AM
ThePaintedMan
Thanks George. I didnt know they switched. What... Sep 9 2013, 08:58 AM Krieger I just got the truck. Basically it's my sons ... Sep 9 2013, 09:07 AM ThePaintedMan
I just got the truck. Basically it's my sons... Sep 9 2013, 09:47 AM Krieger Thanks for all this info George. I cannot remembe... Sep 9 2013, 10:08 AM carr914
Thanks George. I didnt know they switched. Wha... Sep 9 2013, 11:01 AM Drums66 I echo the Motorcraft synth blend...for later Ford... Sep 9 2013, 01:37 PM |
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