Engine oil

[Jan A. Byrd]

I am finally ready to change the oil on my 06 GT. Are most of you guys using what is recommended in the owners manual or is there other options more suitable like Mobil 1 ? Also what's your thoughts and or part numbers for the oil filter? Jan. PS how do you like my coffee table?

 

[Empty Pockets]

Use the Motorcraft 5-50 synth. That's what's recommended. Why use anything else?

Oil filter: Mann HU 925/4x (That's what Ford's Motorcraft filter actually is.)

 

[HHGT]

I am finally ready to change the oil on my 06 GT. Are most of you guys using what is recommended in the owners manual or is there other options more suitable like Mobil 1 ? Also what's your thoughts and or part numbers for the oil filter? Jan. PS how do you like my coffee table?

How did you drive your car in the house and where did you get a carpet big enough:willy:willy:willy:willy:willy:willy

Oh yeah, what Empty said:thumbsup

 

[Silverbullitt]

Since your title is still spectator I'm guessing the coffee table is your GT. I don't think they need an oil change.

In case you have a full size version watch out where you obtain the mann filter. I ordered a case on the internet that had flow problems as in zero oil pressure at idle. I'm lucky that the motor was only on a couple of seconds. I pulled the filter, put in a real one, problem solved.

 

[B O N Y]

JAN,
If you register on the registry above, I will change you status to owner.
There is plenty of advise on oil changes plus the priming procedure on this forum, the search button is your buddy
Welcome to the forum, what state are you in?
Cheers,
daniel

 

[Jan A. Byrd]

I am an owner of a yellow 06 but how do I change from spectator to owner? I have went to profile and am not seeing this option. Jan.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I am an owner of a yellow 06 but how do I change from spectator to owner? I have went to profile and am not seeing this option. Jan.

Bony can do that for you.

Hmmmmm. 5 cars ... 3 car garage... we can all identify!

How do YOU accomodate 'em all. (Hoists? Or 'nuther garage "out back"?) :willy

 

[junior]

You won't be able to find Mobil 1 in 5-50 weight (at least in the USA), Castrol does carry 5-50, buy why not just use Motorcraft. As far as the oil filter, Mann Filters makes them for Ford and others, Mann lists it for about $9, Ford lists it for about $38 :rofl, BTW, same oil flter as BMW 330, HU9254 from the Ford Motorcraft box

 

[fjpikul]

AS Bony said, there are extensive discussions (some with actual oil analysis) here in the old posts. Do a search. Ford oil is specially formulated to meet our needs. Others will probably work, but at upwards of $37K for a new engine, especially during warranty, why take a chance.

 

[GTNJ]

Hmmmmm. 5 cars ... 3 car garage... we can all identify!

How do YOU accomodate 'em all. (Hoists? Or 'nuther garage "out back"?) :willy

How about another house ? :willy

 

[dbk]

Fixed your status Jan. Glad to see the password worked. Nice table :cheers

 

[Empty Pockets]

How about another house ? :willy

Kuz 'nuthur GARAGE makes more sense! :tongue

What say you, Jan?

 

[Jan A. Byrd]

Your right there just isn't enough room for 5 cars in a 3 car garage. I have another shop to work in along with storing a few other cars and trailer. I have found more times than one that any size garage you built is never big enough. I am a hard core Ford guy with a need for speed. My wife is sending her GT500 to Vegas for the super snake upgrade. I don't like it but her tags already say I EAT GT. I hope she doesn't get into trouble with a small Mustang pumping out 725 hp.
I have a copy of the Ford GT maintenance DVD that spells out the oil change procedure. We operate an auto body shop so this shouldn't be a problem for me. Thanks for making me feel welcome, I really appreciate it and am always glad to help others also. Jan.