Oil question

Time for an oil and filter change. I have approx. 2 gallons of Mobil 1 5w-30 full synth. sitting on my shelf that was intended for a vehicle that I no longer own.

Does anyone know if there would be a problem using this for one of my oil changes in my 6.2 Raptor? (It recommends 5w-20)

MadCow, I would stick to the recommended viscosity.

FSM

FSM06 said:

MadCow, I would stick to the recommended viscosity.

FSM

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*stands behind FSM w/ arms crossed nodding*

FWIW madcow i usually go to Wally World and buy 2 5qt Mobil 1 5W-20 jugs and a Ford FL-820 filter($3.99). It's so damn cheap.

FSM06 said:

MadCow, I would stick to the recommended viscosity.

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Have to agree. Although it would probably be ok, its not a gamble I would take just to use some left over oil. Things like cam phasers can be real picky about oil.

BIRDMAN said:

FWIW madcow i usually go to Wally World and buy 2 5qt Mobil 1 5W-20 jugs and a Ford FL-820 filter($3.99). It's so damn cheap.

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That is what I do, it's still cheaper then the discount I can get at work.

OK, I'll stick with 5w-20. Went to O'Reilly's this afternoon (no WalMart's nearby) to get the goods and they tell me they don't carry a filter for the 6.2. Dang, I wanted to do this today!

Madcowranch said:

OK, I'll stick with 5w-20. Went to O'Reilly's this afternoon (no WalMart's nearby) to get the goods and they tell me they don't carry a filter for the 6.2. Dang, I wanted to do this today!

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let's just make it clear that i love how u called it WalMart's

i dont support walmart and i for sure as hell dont support oil that causes engine failure

i run with 10-30 because the oil light came on with 5 -20 in it. of course i drive mine in the desert.ford dealerships actually recommend 10w30

chevyeater6.2 said:

i run with 10-30 because the oil came on with 5 -20 in it. of course i drive mine in the desert.ford dealerships actually recommend 10w30

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what? Oh and your signature makes me slightly uncomfortable.