Any 97-03 F150 Owners In Here.......

Mike69 · 11-07-2009, 06:49 AM

I bought a 2001 Supercrew 4x4 with the 5.4 liter a sort time back. It's time for an oil change but not sure what weight of oil to use. The owners manual says 5-30 but the oil cap says 5-20. The sticker from the last oil change says they used motorcraft 5-20. I do live in South Texas & it is always HOT over here. Just wondering what you guys use?

JimD · 11-07-2009, 08:03 AM

We put 5w-30 in those, Castrol and wix filter.

Mike69 · 11-07-2009, 08:51 AM

That's what I was thinking. Thanks!!!

D1TKO · 11-07-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike69

I bought a 2001 Supercrew 4x4 with the 5.4 liter a sort time back. It's time for an oil change but not sure what weight of oil to use. The owners manual says 5-30 but the oil cap says 5-20. The sticker from the last oil change says they used motorcraft 5-20. I do live in South Texas & it is always HOT over here. Just wondering what you guys use?

5w20 or 5w30 will be ok
I use either one in all of my vehicles

Mike69 · 11-07-2009, 12:17 PM

Thanks!

wyant50 · 11-07-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by D1TKO

5w20 or 5w30 will be ok
I use either one in all of my vehicles

aceman85turbo · 11-07-2009, 02:00 PM

about the only difference for a daily driven car/truck is you will get better fuel mileage out of 5/20 when the engine is cold. after the engine reaches operating temp, both oils are very similar in viscosity.

one thing to avoid in that 5.4 is anything thicker than 5/30 and excessive ragging when cold. ford designed the main/rod bearing oil feeds smaller than most manufacture's and the engines have a history of developing a bearing knock when thick oil has been used. When I was with Prestige Ford in the truck shop, ford would not warranty motors if thicker oil was used.

mikeb · 11-07-2009, 03:19 PM

Motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend is dirt cheap, and is a good oil.

aceman85turbo · 11-08-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

Motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend is dirt cheap, and is a good oil.

that's what i run in all my ford's, good stuff.

salsa · 11-09-2009, 09:06 PM

ford uses 5w-20 on all 4.6 and 5.4s

Red 342 H.O. · 11-09-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeb

Motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend is dirt cheap, and is a good oil.

2002 F-150 SuperCrew here with 5.4L. I have only used the Motorcraft 5w-20. It is good oil especially since it is a synthetic blend.

aceman85turbo · 11-09-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by salsa

ford uses 5w-20 on all 4.6 and 5.4s

negative,
most cars and trucks were 5/30 thru 2003~ and some were 5/30 after.

however i would still run 5/20 in them

skinnystangman · 11-11-2009, 12:00 AM

5/20 motorcraft and always a fl820 filter

11-07-2009, 06:49 AM	#1
Mike69 Lifer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,416	Any 97-03 F150 Owners In Here....... I bought a 2001 Supercrew 4x4 with the 5.4 liter a sort time back. It's time for an oil change but not sure what weight of oil to use. The owners manual says 5-30 but the oil cap says 5-20. The sticker from the last oil change says they used motorcraft 5-20. I do live in South Texas & it is always HOT over here. Just wondering what you guys use? __________________ 1990 Mustang GT 306, typhoon intake, E303, stock heads, 1.6 FMS R.R., 70 T.B., 80mm PMAS, 42lb injectors, 255 fuel pump, adj. billet regulator, MSD dist., coil & 6A box, BBK shorties, o/r x-pipe, Spintech Pro Streets dumped, T-5, Center Force Dual Friction, 3.55's, S-Trim... 396hp/398trq

11-07-2009, 08:51 AM	#3
Mike69 Lifer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,416	That's what I was thinking. Thanks!!! __________________ 1990 Mustang GT 306, typhoon intake, E303, stock heads, 1.6 FMS R.R., 70 T.B., 80mm PMAS, 42lb injectors, 255 fuel pump, adj. billet regulator, MSD dist., coil & 6A box, BBK shorties, o/r x-pipe, Spintech Pro Streets dumped, T-5, Center Force Dual Friction, 3.55's, S-Trim... 396hp/398trq

11-07-2009, 12:17 PM	#5
Mike69 Lifer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,416	Thanks! __________________ 1990 Mustang GT 306, typhoon intake, E303, stock heads, 1.6 FMS R.R., 70 T.B., 80mm PMAS, 42lb injectors, 255 fuel pump, adj. billet regulator, MSD dist., coil & 6A box, BBK shorties, o/r x-pipe, Spintech Pro Streets dumped, T-5, Center Force Dual Friction, 3.55's, S-Trim... 396hp/398trq

11-07-2009, 02:00 PM	#7
aceman85turbo Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: If I listened to you, i would have a mustang just like yours! Posts: 1,451	about the only difference for a daily driven car/truck is you will get better fuel mileage out of 5/20 when the engine is cold. after the engine reaches operating temp, both oils are very similar in viscosity. one thing to avoid in that 5.4 is anything thicker than 5/30 and excessive ragging when cold. ford designed the main/rod bearing oil feeds smaller than most manufacture's and the engines have a history of developing a bearing knock when thick oil has been used. When I was with Prestige Ford in the truck shop, ford would not warranty motors if thicker oil was used. __________________ Last edited by aceman85turbo; 11-08-2009 at 10:09 AM.

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11-07-2009, 08:03 AM	#2
JimD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Haughton,La,USA Posts: 12,248	We put 5w-30 in those, Castrol and wix filter.

11-07-2009, 03:19 PM	#8
mikeb IA2 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 21,605	Motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend is dirt cheap, and is a good oil.

11-09-2009, 09:06 PM	#10
salsa Punk Ass Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 49	ford uses 5w-20 on all 4.6 and 5.4s

11-11-2009, 12:00 AM	#13
skinnystangman Time Served Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ALVARADO Posts: 105	5/20 motorcraft and always a fl820 filter