Time for 1st oil change!!! Which oil and why!

[rac10000]

I'm getting ready for my first change and already bought a Ford Racing oil filter (link) but haven't picked an oil yet.

 

[Donmatteo]

Not sure I agree - all the TOP oils, ok take your pick. But there are some large differences in oils in general. I believe the ford racing oil filter is the one to use.

Fair enough. that's why I said for the most part. maybe a 5% deviation between the top. Filters are all over the place. I used Baldwin filters on my Ferrari for years and was even used by the dealerships because the OEM weren't great. Had a few K&N blow out on a All-Trac Turbo and my wife's Lincoln had a OEM blow a seal and leak.

I'd like to use Baldwin on my raptor but I am sticking with OEM for now.

 

[nikhsub1]

Fair enough. that's why I said for the most part. maybe a 5% deviation between the top. Filters are all over the place. I used Baldwin filters on my Ferrari for years and was even used by the dealerships because the OEM weren't great. Had a few K&N blow out on a All-Trac Turbo and my wife's Lincoln had a OEM blow a seal and leak.

I'd like to use Baldwin on my raptor but I am sticking with OEM for now.

This is the one I use. It's much bigger than the OEM filter, this is the 'performance' version of the OEM according to Ford Performance... can find it cheaper elsewhere just posting so you can see it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TZBVWA/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[Donmatteo]

This is the one I use. It's much bigger than the OEM filter, this is the 'performance' version of the OEM according to Ford Performance... can find it cheaper elsewhere just posting so you can see it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TZBVWA/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Thanks Nik. Going to order a couple now. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Green Goblin]

Intelligent Oil Life Monitor is an algorithm. It factors in engine speeds, mileage, hours, temperatures, load, etc. Regardless, I would never recommend exceeding 7500 miles even with Synthetic.

Oh shit......lol

 

[nikhsub1]

Intelligent Oil Life Monitor is an algorithm. It factors in engine speeds, mileage, hours, temperatures, load, etc. Regardless, I would never recommend exceeding 7500 miles even with Synthetic.

So then what do you make of the factory saying 10k intervals with a blend even?

 

[JohnyPython]

This is the one I use. It's much bigger than the OEM filter, this is the 'performance' version of the OEM according to Ford Performance... can find it cheaper elsewhere just posting so you can see it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TZBVWA/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

Hmmm... that Ford Racing filter piqued my interest. It’s like $40CAD up here.

Here’s a cut open FR filter for all the oil nerds (myself included):

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/ford-racing-performance-parts-fl820s-cut-open.299816/

 

[txgunsntrucks]

Your response was really helpful also. Congratulations! You’re the smartest person ever.

welcome **** face

 

[isis]

Texas. Like Massachusetts but bigger and louder, lol.

 

[FordTechOne]

So then what do you make of the factory saying 10k intervals with a blend even?

Factory interval is 7500-10000 miles under “normal” driving. The large majority of vehicles are fall under the “severe” conditions interval, which is 5000-7500 miles and includes off-road use, hilly roads, moderate to heavy towing or hauling, extended idling, or extended hot or cold operation.