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ok, that's what i thought, and i agree, and with my 130hp, i'm sure the gain couldn't even be noticeable (i know i didn't notice more power,just better idle, when i switched).
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Originally posted by MotorCity:
I also use either Mobil 1 or K&N oil filters. Motorcraft seems good to. Not FRAM though!
Why not Fram??
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Goes back to an independent study done on oil filters (flow bench, burst pressures, filtration, etc.). The thread with the link is floating around here, so use search and see if you can find it. Fram filters are akin to putting a brick in your oil system. They allegedly filter VERY poorly and end up starving the engine of oil...
...which is the LAST thing the Duratec needs.
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I use Wix I think they are one of the best out there if you ask me.
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Originally posted by GS474:
stock hp is never enough
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K&N and Mobil 1 are the only two "best" oil filters out there. I'm running Motorcraft filters right now because it's $3 or cheaper a filter. I might go back to K&N the next oil change.
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i'll probably go to k&n or mobil (prefer mobil if i can find it), my motorcraft filter for the zetec is longer than the other cheaper filters, kinda says something, more filtering room or something. (i hear fram has cardboard or newspaper as filtering element or something like that)
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Originally posted by AirKnight:
Originally posted by RogerB:
First of all, anyone who says "a mere 6hp" just doesn't get it.
Secondly, the body of tests out there that show consistent, repeatable gains is considerably large, and I would say, significant. It's not always 6 hp, since it really depends on the engine, and of course the best gains come when the whole drivetrain is converted. But, geez.
Somebody said synth is "overkill." I suppose that's true for some, and dino is fine for most drivers. But I'm a devoted convert.
Then maybe you should run some 0-20 oil (if that exist), I mean it's going to be a lot thinner and you'll have less power loss to friction by the oil. Why not? And show me consistant result from dyno runs with absolutely nothing changes other than switching from dino to full synthetic oil, under the same temperature/humidity/time of day/facility.
Lot's of people getting them. GRM, BMW race teams, Saturn race teams, "Horsepower TV," MM&FF. If you've yet to see consistent results, you're not looking.
0-20? Gee, is that weight spec'd for our engine? I'm not suggesting anyone do something detrimental to engine life just to get a few hp. These are street cars.
Function before fashion.
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I would agree with Big Jim, as I have been using Mobil 1 since 1975, w/o any issues. Alot of this was in 4 cylinder Opels and VW's. Never any oil related problems.
Overkill; yes. I had a problem for the longest time moving from the 3k change intervals (oil & filter) to 5k. This is still too frequent for my type of driving (75 miles daily, freeway).
What's up with the "every 5 weeks" Jim? I was swayed by synthetic and it's extended change intervals, in part.
later - Bill
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I change oil every 3,000 miles. I drive 120 miles round trip for work each day. It usually only takes 5 weeks to get to 3,000 miles.
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Ford Technician here, I really believe in Mobil 1 synthetics. I have used it in my tour from when i bought it at 28,000 miles till now i have 42,500 miles. pros- longer engine life, decreased wear,less repairs, runs smoother, cooler, and feels more powerful. All due to synthetic oil being perfectlly clean, (doesn't have to be refined)resulting in less deposits in the engine.Added lubrication due to syn. additives. cons-none in my view except price($4.25 a qt.) and still have to change every 3,000 miles, people always think they can run syn. oil longer intervals Not True!!!every 3,000 miles or 3 months! 
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