RussellExcursion
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• Los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 4/4/2005 |
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• 33 posts |
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 Posted:2/20/2007 17:15 |
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What is the consensus on using synthetic oil in the Ex?
My next oil change will be this April so I would like some feedback from those who have made the switch.
Russell |
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Oil-Pig
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 11/17/2005 |
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• 52 posts |
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 Posted:2/21/2007 16:25 |
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I use the Rotella Synthetic especially in winter. Once in a while I will swap out a gallon of Synthetic for the regular rotella. But in winter I run straight Synthetic.
I look at it this way. Sure the Synthetic is more $$ but its still around the cost of a fillup and it lasts 5000 miles. I don't know how much better it is in reducing friction but I do know it blows away dino oil with temp extremes. When its 10 degrees out the Synthetic is still flowing.
Just my thoughts.
I'd rather be in the boat with a drink on the rocks then in the drink with the boat on the rocks.... But either way theres gonna be a good story!!!  |
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E. Long
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Posted:2/24/2007 11:56 |
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I run Amsoil 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel synthetic oil for the last 140,000 miles. I change filters every 5,000-7,500 miles and change oil every 10,000-12,000 miles. I also use Amsoil oil filters, too.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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absolutezero273c
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• Toledo, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 4/9/2004 |
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Posted:2/28/2007 21:02 |
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I've been using Chevron Delo Synthetic 5W40 since I got my Ex. I switched to synthetic almost 10 years ago when I was doing a lot of highway driving in my Jetta TDI. Less blow by and consumed less oil at highway speeds. I have the peace of mind knowing I will have the oil flowing a little easier in the winter and less high temp degradation or breakdown in the summer.
2001 Excursion XLT 7.3L 2x4 145K
2001 Flagstaff 829-BHS |
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poormonkey
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• Chicago, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 7/27/2004 |
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• 59 posts |
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Posted:3/1/2007 12:03 |
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I run the Rotella year round. I change it myself and I buy the oil and filter from Walmart. About $70-80 for the oil and the motorcraft filter. I have noticed the price fluctuates a bit. I figured changing it every 5k-6k miles, it is worth the invesment in the syntehic.
Speaking of oil, anyone use a oil filter wrench that grabs the oil filter on the end and then you connect a socket wrench to it? I can't find one large enough for the filter, and I am tired of scraping my knuckles when using the traditional wrench that wraps around the filter.
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superduty59
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• Carmel, IN, USA |
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• Registered on 3/2/2006 |
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Posted:3/3/2007 06:56 |
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Bought one at NAPA a few years ago that fits 1/2" ratchet. Works great and have had no problems. |
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Oil-Pig
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• Sheboygan, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 11/17/2005 |
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• 52 posts |
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Posted:3/3/2007 11:28 |
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Speaking of oil, anyone use a oil filter wrench that grabs the oil filter on the end and then you connect a socket wrench to it? I can't find one large enough for the filter, and I am tired of scraping my knuckles when using the traditional wrench that wraps around the filter.
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If you don't crank the filter on tight you should be able to remove it by hand after 5000 miles. I run my filter on till the gasket touches then give it another 1/2 turn. I have never had it fall off or leak and all it takes is my hand to loosen it. Now anytime I help a buddy out that had a quick lube place do the oil changes before I can barely get the filter off using any method known. I think the quick lubes put them on with an impact wrench 
I'd rather be in the boat with a drink on the rocks then in the drink with the boat on the rocks.... But either way theres gonna be a good story!!! |
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jnyost
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• Mount Vernon, XX, USA |
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• Registered on 3/5/2007 |
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Posted:3/5/2007 04:45 |
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I too use Rotella Synthetic and usuall go around 10k per oil change.
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Douglas Dircks
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• New Richland, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 11/13/2003 |
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Posted:3/21/2007 18:39 |
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Have been running Rotela Syn. in the X from 130K-171K miles and change oil every 15-20K miles. The F250 has had conventional oil every 8-10K miles, 236K miles.
The Excursion is total syn. and the F250 is except the motor which I'm just going to stick with the conventional oi.
00 Excursion Limited 4x4 PSD 265/75/16 Ravo's Centerline rims Python 871XP
99 F250 x-cab short bed XLT 4x4 PSD 295/75/16 American Racing rims Viper 550 ESP stainless steel MAAP nerf bars Putco four piece grill inserts bumper poles and mud flaps air bags triple pillar pod Autometer Ultra Light fiberglass tannue cover and topper programmed pcm pulling 22 psi
99 F350 crew cab long bed drw Lariat 4x4 PSD 255/85/16 Python 871XP AIS fold down fifth wheel ball |
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