What Oil/Filter do you use?

[WyoStorm]

Amsoil

Test it once in a while. Haven't had to change it yet as test just came back fine. I believe I have 9-10K on that oil right now.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Fair point. Didn't really expect to be taken that literally. Ford 6.2 long block is pretty expensive at around 5k. Crazy. But you can get brand new long block crate engines for around two grand or less. Just not a Ford.

Anyway... Motorcraft syn-blend will set you back about $30 for 7 qts, not counting filter. That's ~$480 at 100k miles changing it per the oil life light (around 6k?). That's still $1,200 savings at 100k miles. But like I said, to each their own. I was only trying to say there is no need obsess over it. Run what you feel like you need to run. But know also, the best option my just what the OEM calls for.

Actually the oil monitor system isn't intelligent like other vehicles in the Ford lineup. Ours just goes off mileage. The 6.2L is every 7,500 miles so would be closer to $420 for 14 changes to be just over 100k miles. I've been using the Ford syn-blend every 5k miles and just recently switched over to Ford XO-5W20-QFS and will probably run that from now on, dealer only charges $7.31 a quart, so only $20 more than the blend.

 

[tplee]

I was just being a ******* , and messing with you. Actually you can get a shortblock for $1800 from ford. It takes me 5 or 6 months to hit 2500 miles but it's hard miles. Walmart for oil and online for filters cheapest way to go.

Well, ya got me. Been a Chevy owner all my life before getting the Raptor, so don't know the aftermarket that well.

And by the way... Here's some Boolean logic to go with my common core math: (Raptor) > (anything Chevy has ever made)



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Actually the oil monitor system isn't intelligent like other vehicles in the Ford lineup. Ours just goes off mileage. The 6.2L is every 7,500 miles so would be closer to $420 for 14 changes to be just over 100k miles. I've been using the Ford syn-blend every 5k miles and just recently switched over to Ford XO-5W20-QFS and will probably run that from now on, dealer only charges $7.31 a quart, so only $20 more than the blend.

So, no engine cycles, revs, or temps enter into the equation? Good to know.

And to think, back in the day I used to feel like a total slacker for going more than 3k without a change.

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[swampfox]

Dam i didn't know you can buy a new 6.2 for $1700 dollars.

I will never change oil again.

Valvoline full synthetic and K n N oil filter. $43 every 2500 miles for 100,000 miles = $1720

Must be New Common core math

You didn't value the labor burden in that $43 did you?

 

[BAD454SS]

It takes me 15 min to do the oil change on Raptor. My 14 Ecoboost Tremor on other hand is a half hour minimum and a pain to do. Ramps, twist lock covers and large mid cover removal to drain the pan. I Change every 2500 miles on that also. Mobile 1 5w40 Turbo diesel oil and wix filter. About $40 per oil change.

 

[Rookie]

Actually the oil monitor system isn't intelligent like other vehicles in the Ford lineup. Ours just goes off mileage. The 6.2L is every 7,500 miles so would be closer to $420 for 14 changes to be just over 100k miles. I've been using the Ford syn-blend every 5k miles and just recently switched over to Ford XO-5W20-QFS and will probably run that from now on, dealer only charges $7.31 a quart, so only $20 more than the blend.

Are you sure on that? I thought it did in fact take into account other factors for increased engine wear.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

6.2 Engine Oil Referral

Are you sure on that? I thought it did in fact take into account other factors for increased engine wear.

Absolutely positive. Read the manual

Vehicles with a 6.2L Engine
Your vehicle does not have an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system. See the 7500 mile (12000 kilometers) maintenance schedule for oil change service intervals.

Scheduled maintenance begins on page 438
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/F...Manual-version-3_om_EN-US_03_2014.pdf#page441

 

[Rookie]

Absolutely positive. Read the manual

Vehicles with a 6.2L Engine
Your vehicle does not have an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system. See the 7500 mile (12000 kilometers) maintenance schedule for oil change service intervals.

Scheduled maintenance begins on page 438
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/F...Manual-version-3_om_EN-US_03_2014.pdf#page441

Interesting. I think it's always been accepted knowledge around here that it did monitor. I never argued it because my 13 never seemed to have consistent oil life intervals.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Interesting. I think it's always been accepted knowledge around here that it did monitor. I never argued it because my 13 never seemed to have consistent oil life intervals.

I argued with the dealership about it because I thought our trucks were supposed to be changed every 5k miles. I grabbed the manual to prove them wrong and at first looked like an idiot. Then I had to say, that I off-road all the time so I was right as shown in the manual (but I don't, just occasionally).

 

[98infinity]

Just so I understand something here the oil monitor in the raptor will go off at 7500 miles or is it 7000 miles. I ask because it says when you see the message change the oil within 500 miles.