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RE: 10W40 may be Problem Oil
By etm63 - 04/23/2001 8:09:45 PM; IP 205.188.192.54
Figured I'd add my two cents... I've got a 68 Mustang that I've owned for 10 years. It's got a 428PI engine and I run 10w30 fully synthetic (Mobil 1) with a Melling HV pump. It doesn't use a drop of oil and has good oil pressure - I'm a strong believer in synthetic oil. I don't abuse my car but I have driven it hard at times. About two years ago, I was out for a joy ride. At over 100mph the oil pump shaft broke, which, of course caused my oil pressure to head south. I drove a little more then a mile to get back home with no oil pressure. I dropped the oil pan, replaced the pump and shaft, put everything back together and have been driving it ever since - still doesn't use any oil, runs as good as ever. I know these FE's are strong motors but I think the synthetic oil also had something to do with. I'm not an expert but as I said before, that's just me experience and two cents worth. Go with Mobil 1 Synthetic 10w30 and you should be OK...
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6002&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6002" onclick="return false;">OIL Viscosity</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John, <i>04/18/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6002', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6002') }); </script>  OIL Viscosity -- John, 04/18/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6062&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6062" onclick="return false;">RE: OIL Viscosity</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>richard, <i>04/22/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6062', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6062') }); </script>  RE: OIL Viscosity -- richard, 04/22/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6066&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6066" onclick="return false;">RE: OIL Viscosity</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>FE427TP, <i>04/22/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6066', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6066') }); </script>  RE: OIL Viscosity -- FE427TP, 04/22/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6073&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6073" onclick="return false;">10W40 may be Problem Oil</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John, <i>04/22/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6073', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6073') }); </script>  10W40 may be Problem Oil -- John, 04/22/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6075&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6075" onclick="return false;">RE: 10W40 may be Problem Oil</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>RJP, <i>04/22/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6075', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6075') }); </script>  RE: 10W40 may be Problem Oil -- RJP, 04/22/2001
Collapse <b>RE: 10W40 may be Problem Oil</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>etm63, <i>04/23/2001</i></font>RE: 10W40 may be Problem Oil -- etm63, 04/23/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6087&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6087" onclick="return false;">Yes, etm, but...</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John, <i>04/23/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6087', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6087') }); </script>  Yes, etm, but... -- John, 04/23/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6088&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6088" onclick="return false;">Try running 5W-50 Mobil1 or 15W-50 Mobil1</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Dave Shoe, <i>04/23/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6088', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6088') }); </script>  Try running 5W-50 Mobil1 or 15W-50 Mobil1 -- Dave Shoe, 04/23/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6090&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6090" onclick="return false;">RE: Try running 5W-50 Mobil1 or 15W-50 Mobil1</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John, <i>04/23/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6090', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6090') }); </script>  RE: Try running 5W-50 Mobil1 or 15W-50 Mobil1 -- John, 04/23/2001
 Drainback during break-in shouldn't be an issue. -- Dave Shoe, 04/24/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=6086&Reply=6002><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor6086" onclick="return false;">I Agree RJP</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John, <i>04/23/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=6086', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor6086') }); </script>  I Agree RJP -- John, 04/23/2001
 RE: I Agree RJP -- richard, 04/24/2001
 RE: OIL Viscosity -- Joe Chew, 04/24/2001
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