What oil will you be running after your 1st oil change?

[JohnnyO]

Hello, does anyone have a part number or link to a generic equivalent for the two-piece trim retainers that we're removing to get access to the oil filter? Thank you.

Auto Zone has packs of plastic retainers.
I replaced mine with magnets. They're holding on so far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089D33ZL2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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[JohnnyO]

Based on past used oil analysis on other trucks I've owned I prefer Pennzoil Platinum but supply chain issues being what they are for the past two years, I get whatever 5w-30 synthetic I can find.
Every other oil change it goes to the dealer for warranty purposes and I change it myself every 5k in between and take a pic of the receipt, odometer, oil, and filter and upload it to my Dropbox.

 

[Canadian Ranger]

Amsoil every 5k for me. After I saw ProjectFarm's review of the oil especially in the cold weather test, i swapped over fully. Ran it in my Focus ST and now my ranger. Sure its spendy but i don't mind paying a little extra for oil as its a hell of a lot cheaper than replacing the engine.

If you're changing it every 5k, don't buy the Signature Series like ProjectFarm used. Use the OE, that'll save you some $.

 

[Doc]

3 in 1

 

[TICKLE ZOMBIE]

I plan on Castrol but the Pennzoil warranty is intriguing. I also see CAM2 and Kendall have an SN Plus rated synthetic….would be cool to use something “old school”.

 

[TICKLE ZOMBIE]

Just recently took a look at mine and the dealer has already replaced the plastic clips with actual bolts and washers.

Auto Zone has packs of plastic retainers.
I replaced mine with magnets. They're holding on so far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089D33ZL2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[9zero1790]

I plan on Castrol but the Pennzoil warranty is intriguing. I also see CAM2 and Kendall have an SN Plus rated synthetic….would be cool to use something “old school”.

Kendall! wow i have not seen that name on oil in a long time. I have a can- yes like church key to open can lol of kendall atf in my garage still from the early 1970s. I guess they stopped selling it in my area.

 

[Old NaCl]

What ever SN+ I can find with a preference towards Pennzoil Platinum, based off UOA from my taco.

 

[HeavyDuty]

5W-30 Motorcraft Full Synthetic

 

[svogt302]

Kendall! wow i have not seen that name on oil in a long time. I have a can- yes like church key to open can lol of kendall atf in my garage still from the early 1970s. I guess they stopped selling it in my area.

Witco Chemical sold the refinery & Brad-Penn (now Penngrade 1)was created. Phillips 66 makes today's Kendall Oil. Phillips 66 also brews most Motorcraft Oils....

 

[rbern]

In my manual says wss-m2c 961-a1 but alot of other posts have a different #. Mine is from 2021 owners manual

 

[rbern]

So which spec is most current 5w.30

 

[Amsoil guy]

Ranger PNW, if. You're using the Signature Series you can definitely go much longer. I had an oil analysis done on mine with the Amsoil filter. Had it done at just under 15,000km. Everything turned out fine. No abnormal wear tear.

 

[OrangeStreak]

In my manual says wss-m2c 961-a1 but alot of other posts have a different #. Mine is from 2021 owners manual

Here are the specs from the 2020 manual...

Engine Oil
E142732 E276075 An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC. We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN PLUS requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Materials
Name
Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Super Premium Motor Oil / Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft® (Canada) XO-5W30-Q1SP (U.S.) CXO-5W30-LSP6 (Canada)
Specification
WSS-M2C946-B1

 

[ctechbob]

Havoline has finally gotten around to updating the 'LifeLong' Synthetic in the 6qt box. It is now a Dexos 1 Gen 3 oil.

Still my oil of choice.

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