Oil type/ brand?

[Shaun12]

So I pretty much know that this is a dead horse beaten 100 times over both here and on other sites. With all the different oil's out there and everyone doing slightly different things with their cars, what's the best oil to use for the track and daily driving? I currently use the 5W50 Motor craft stuff just because that's what the book says and it what I get from ford. But I also see that it breaks down pretty quickly and really isn't good for DD and tracking if you track more than once on an oil change. I have seen that amsoil 10w40 tends to be a popular option. What do you guys tend to use? Does anyone know if ford actually uses 5w50 in their race cars, or do they switch it out with something that has better sheer protection?

 

[skwerl]

With the VCT I would stick with a 5w- oil. I've used Mobil1 for years because it's readily available locally and relatively inexpensive. It also works great and I have no reason to shop for something better. Over 160K hard miles on my pickup and it runs like a new one.

Consistent maintenance intervals are much more important than what brand of oil you use. But yes, I would stick with a premium brand 5w-50.

 

[Justin]

Your right dead horse. I use Mobil 1 or castrol. I stock up on both when they go on sale. Napa has Mobil 1 on sale all the time


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[F.D. Sako]

Your right dead horse. I use Mobil 1 it castrol. I stock up on both when they go on sale. Napa has Mobil 1 on sale all the time


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Mobil1 is currently on sale at NAPA, so time to stock up!

 

[Grant 302]

I have seen that amsoil 10w40 tends to be a popular option.

Popular? Swiss Boss ran it at the track and found that it didn't maintain adequate pressure at the track on a hot humid day.

I've thrown more than my 2 cents in on the subject over on SVTP. Not worth repeating here.

 

[Calif boss302]

The original owner of my car had been running Amsoil 10w40 since mile 600. Car has 16,000 on it now and I'm going to use Motorcraft 5w50 or Mobil 1 5w50 out of ease of availability and my driving style.

I think more frequent oil changes can overcome an oils short comings at least for most street driving. Tracking the car at sustained high RPM and heat cycles will be different and each owner will have to access his/her needs.

 

[Justin]

Mobil1 is currently on sale at NAPA, so time to stock up!

lol I have 5 oil changes worth now. and 5 k&n filters hp-2010's. might stock up for the 91 LX.

 

[skwerl]

I used to stock up at NAPA when it was $5 per quart but now I just get the 5 quart jugs from Wal Mart. The regular Mobil1 synthetic is $24 and the extended life Mobil1 (gold cap) is $27. Works out being cheaper than NAPA's sale price and I don't have to stock up when it's on sale.

For filters I use Wix (NAPA Gold) which I buy online at fleetfilter.com. I add them to my order when I'm stocking up on filters for my work trucks.

 

[TMSBOSS]

I used to stock up at NAPA when it was $5 per quart but now I just get the 5 quart jugs from Wal Mart. The regular Mobil1 synthetic is $24 and the extended life Mobil1 (gold cap) is $27. Works out being cheaper than NAPA's sale price and I don't have to stock up when it's on sale.

For filters I use Wix (NAPA Gold) which I buy online at fleetfilter.com. I add them to my order when I'm stocking up on filters for my work trucks.

I have not found 5w-50 at Walmart.

Did you have to order it?

 

[skwerl]

The big super center near me stocks it.

 

[Cobra700]

Mobil1 is currently on sale at NAPA, so time to stock up!

Sweet! Was wondering when it was going on sale again. Thanks! Ordered 10 cases. 8)

And..........

 

[copstang]

The big super center near me stocks it.

Can't find 5-50 here, where are you located?

 

[F.D. Sako]

From now on, if other oil threads pop up, just post this picture 8)

And..........

 

[302 Hi Pro]

From now on, if other oil threads pop up, just post this picture 8)

They have Boss engines coming and going!

Great picture, but I'm curious, what is the belt driven pulley running on the lower left side of the first engine?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[Cobra700]

My stash just came in! 8)

 

[Calif boss302]

Holy Oil Hoarding Batman! That is a stash!

My stash just came in! 8)

 

[F.D. Sako]

They have Boss engines coming and going!

Great picture, but I'm curious, what is the belt driven pulley running on the lower left side of the first engine?

Thanks,
Dave

Resembles a power steering pulley, but no idea!

My stash just came in! 8)

Now we know who to contact when there's a shortage.

 

[Cobra700]

Now we know who to contact when there's a shortage.

Lol! Yeah......I'm a sick pup ;D

 

[steveespo]

They have Boss engines coming and going!

Great picture, but I'm curious, what is the belt driven pulley running on the lower left side of the first engine?

Thanks,
Dave

Dry sump scavenge pump? 302S cars can run dry sump in World Challenge, didn't think 302R cars can in Continental Challenge.
Steve

 

[WinterSucks]

It seems really nit-picky to get down to the level of allowing certain types of oiling systems and not allowing others and then allow a BARELY or completely non-production configuration car to compete. Money talks and cheater cars win. Sigh...