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Go with a true synthetic (mobil1) 5w-30, it'll protect in hotter temperatures. I got this sneakin suspicion that heavier weights can clog up that vct thang.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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i been using 10w 40 and 30 since i had the car at 29k miles
1999 Ford Contour SE Zetec with 137k miles.
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Go with a true synthetic (mobil1) 5w-30, it'll protect in hotter temperatures. I got this sneakin suspicion that heavier weights can clog up that vct thang.
Not true.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Go with a true synthetic (mobil1) 5w-30, it'll protect in hotter temperatures. I got this sneakin suspicion that heavier weights can clog up that vct thang.
a Full synthetic oil is completely useless if you make the change at higher miles. Better off with traditional oil or a synthetic blend (what I use).
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Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Go with a true synthetic (mobil1) 5w-30, it'll protect in hotter temperatures. I got this sneakin suspicion that heavier weights can clog up that vct thang.
Not true.
Which part isn't true. ... Anyways I said sneakin suspicion. I know people have had vct solenoid mess up. Are you 100% sure it is never because of the weight of oil used?
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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Originally posted by AliasJerk:
a Full synthetic oil is completely useless if you make the change at higher miles. Better off with traditional oil or a synthetic blend (what I use).
WRONG
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96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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Synthetic motor oil is a good switch at any point in an engine's life.
In fact, the only time it is NOT good to use synthetic oil is in a brand new engine, because synthetic oil lubricates SO well that the rings will not "seat" because of the lubricity film that synthetic oils form, which will result in oil usage due to blow by.
Also, any rumors people try to tell you about synthetics causing oil leaks because of breakdown of old "false oil seals" is crap. Synthetics will not break down the old petrol sludge built up in an engine lubed with dino, which is why it is recommended that you have your engine flushed before switching, so that the synth can do its job better.
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Originally posted by contourfreak22:
Originally posted by Matt R:
The passing gear? And do you really need to ask if you should change your oil when it is 7k overdue? Common... 
I know my oil need to be changed I'm asking the reason why my car smells like burnt oil is due to my oil not being changed yet? I aint asking if i needed an oil change I know it needs to be changed. Been busy with work.
I had your problem, punch it.. smell burning oil a few mins later at stop, would come right in passenger compartment with blower on.
Cause: oil filter leaking onto exhaust pipe only under hard driving,(cat flex section right under filter) gave the filter a little turn. That fixed it. Seems to happen from time to time after changing filter, I try not to tighten it up too much. About 1/2 turn after snug, but then have to give it alittle bit more.
Not changing oil shouldn't cause burning smell.
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'98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k
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my filter wasnt leaking when i took the oil filter out the out side was dusty.
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