[01GTCOUPE]

What's the word on this product. Is it any different than the 5w20 that I bought 5 months ago? The part number is identical, but the packaging has changed. The synthetic composition is being marketed more heavily.

And how decent is the blend, anyway? I remember Valvoline offering a synthetic blend about 6 years ago. Is it hype? Is there anyone that truly likes Ford's product?

I bought oil and filters from my dealer for my first two oil changes so I'd have the receipts in case I ever have to justify any warranty claims against Ford. The 'death rattle' has got me slightly rattled myself.

My first change was at 1200 miles. Number two is coming now at 2800. I'm not sure if I'll go to Mobil1 for my third change at around 4800. Any suggestions?

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[mystang99]

i imagine it's just a packaging change
Valvoline still offer's the "blended" product.
i'm sticking with the Valvoline 5W-30 Full Synthetic. there are discussions and arguemnts galore here for you to go back and review for more input than you could possibly want!!!

 

[bulletboy3855]

went to autozone this weekend and saw motorcraft 5w-20 synthetic blend as well.i dont remember the original ford 5w-20 oil being a blend? any thoughts?

 

[okanor]

My car Dynoed higher than 2 other Bullitts on the same day and the only difference (aside from more mileage on mine) was the 5w-20 Synth Blend.
http://www.bullittclub.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=4143&forum=18

 

[Havgunwiltrav]

I just purchased the mobil one 10w-30 tri-synthetic we will see how that performs.

Havgun #1676

 

[Deadhead]

I went to Mobil 1 5W-30 @ 6000 miles and change every three thousand. The death rattle remained the same with traditional oil or syn. The dealer changed it back to traditional 5w-20, but the death rattle continues.

 

[chuckshot]

got my oil changed at the dealer last friday and they put in Motorcraft 5w20, the oil container was orange.