Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #16  
Old 10-15-2010, 11:23 AM
dixie_boysles dixie_boysles is offline
5.Oh All the way

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,603
Send a message via Yahoo to dixie_boysles
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

Quote:
Originally Posted by gts007 View Post
Mobil 1 10W30. Was using 5W30 earlier on but now that the truk is older I switched to a slightly higher vizkozity

Motorcraft filters. I change the filter every 2500 miles and the oil every 5000
so reuse a filter, ive never heard of that
__________________
2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White


Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 10-15-2010, 12:07 PM
azgilamonster azgilamonster is offline
grumpy old ford driver
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,286
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

Quote:
Originally Posted by dixie_boysles View Post
so reuse a filter, ive never heard of that
what he is saying is " with in 5000 miles he will change the filter twice."
at least that is how I understand it.
__________________
2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 , Stepside,FRF decals, 4.0L SOHC decals, Primus IQ brake controller, curt 2" rec. hitch, custom winch mount,
Tinted glass, Yellow BUGGMAN OVALS a real treat to have. OHC, CB, night vision goggles, 36" periscope,
DiabloAmarillo = The Yellow Devil
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 10-15-2010, 12:31 PM
dixie_boysles dixie_boysles is offline
5.Oh All the way

 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,603
Send a message via Yahoo to dixie_boysles
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

i need to think about things before i post. How in the world do you change a filter but not the oil? sounds to me like it will pour out
__________________
2014 F150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4
275/65/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Shorty Antenna | Tinted Windows | ProClip Phone Mount |5.0 v8 |Tow Package | Oxford White


Sold/Totaled: 2006 Ranger XLT 2D SuperCap 4x4 Torch Red
15x8 Pacer 164P Polished Wheels | 31x10.50 BFG ATs | Level II Tow Hooks | FX4 Red Insert Seats
Tinted Windows | 6000K HIDs | Kobalt Low Profile Toolbox | Pioneer Speakers
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 10-15-2010, 12:48 PM
shawhill shawhill is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 9
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

I stick with the recommended 5W-30 and change every 5,000 miles. That's a compromise between regular and severe usage and easy to remember when to change. Currently using synthetic blend by Motorcraft or Castrol. Wish I knew the % of synthetic in those blends.
70,000 miles and never uses a drop between changes.
__________________
David in ski country Vermont
2002 XLT, 4wd, 4.0L, manual, 70K
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 10-15-2010, 12:49 PM
azgilamonster azgilamonster is offline
grumpy old ford driver
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,286
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

your oil when shut off goes into the sump of the pan which is lower than said filter , sure some will spill from the filter and what all did not drain to the pan yet but would be minimal.

Unless it s running and pumping oil then you gotta helluva problem with oil everywhere lol
__________________
2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 , Stepside,FRF decals, 4.0L SOHC decals, Primus IQ brake controller, curt 2" rec. hitch, custom winch mount,
Tinted glass, Yellow BUGGMAN OVALS a real treat to have. OHC, CB, night vision goggles, 36" periscope,
DiabloAmarillo = The Yellow Devil
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 10-15-2010, 10:58 PM
matts05ranger matts05ranger is offline
Buy a Ford
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 198
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

Use mobil 1, 10w-30 with motorcraft filter. First vehicle that I have used synthetic in, we will see how it works. Oil changes are $30 on sale, so I usually stock up.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 10-16-2010, 06:44 AM
ranger024x4 ranger024x4 is offline
dumpster fire
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 5,363
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

I agree with the motorcraft bit. Thats all I used in my f150.

Also, I will never buy another fram filter. They are the crappiest filter out there. Ill have to dig up some info to back up my statements but they pretty much have the potential to fall apart at any time. I personally know someone who had a fram filter collapse and it blew up his motor.
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 10-16-2010, 08:33 AM
richarddhoward richarddhoward is offline
Road Trippin' King!
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,007
Send a message via MSN to richarddhoward
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

Mobil 1 5w30, at the moment I have a mobil one filter in it as well. Although I'm trying to see if there is a baldwin that will work on it.
__________________
97 Ranger - 4.0 V6 auto, 4wd, 31x10.5x15s Wild Country XTX Sport All Terrains, Warn locking hubs, Pioneer deck with iPod attachment, Snugtop Topper, K&N filter, scan gauge II, Hella 500 Lights, More parts coming, waiting for the paycheck to get bigger!

Truck built in loving memory of Norm Howard
Outcast Racing
PNW Crew!!!
Afterhours Clan!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron_ariens View Post
I think Henry just shit himself
Quote:
Originally Posted by Radness View Post
Its kind of like that carnival game "Whack A Mole" but with guns! Haha
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 10-16-2010, 08:38 AM
TurdFX4 TurdFX4 is offline
Sept. 2011 TOTM
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,772
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

M1 5w-30 High Mileage w/either M1 filter or K&N
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 10-18-2010, 10:46 AM
JGiddy JGiddy is offline
-
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,682
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

Quote:
Originally Posted by azgilamonster View Post
what he is saying is " with in 5000 miles he will change the filter twice."
at least that is how I understand it.
yep I usually change the filter twice for every one cycle of oil which is about 5k miles. I luv Mobil 1.

Quote:
Originally Posted by azgilamonster View Post
your oil when shut off goes into the sump of the pan which is lower than said filter , sure some will spill from the filter and what all did not drain to the pan yet but would be minimal.

Unless it s running and pumping oil then you gotta helluva problem with oil everywhere lol
yeah, when the truck's off it's a non issue. Hell, when I change both, half the time I end up changing the filter first anyway.

And when I do just the filter I top off afterwards

Last edited by JGiddy; 10-18-2010 at 10:50 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 10-26-2010, 10:20 AM
charliehorse charliehorse is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 9
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

Amsoil with a bypass filter every 25000
__________________
96 STX 4x4, 4.0 auto, 3in lift, 31's, OHC,
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 10-26-2010, 10:33 AM
bilko1 bilko1 is offline
01 green XLT 4x4
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 80
Send a message via AIM to bilko1
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

5w30 motorcraft semi syn. and motorcraft filter between 5 and 7000 miles at the local ford dealer. 29 bucks, and I dont have to worry about getting rid of the used oil.
P/S at $29.99 they also do tire rotation. and the wifes (hhr) gets the same tretment.Ranger has 152,500 and not a drop on the driveway.
__________________
2001 XLT 4x4, 4.0, Thunderer M/T X Treme 245/75 16
KN air filter, air silencer mod. Fog light mod. upgraded radio to SONY Explod with usb & Ipod capabilaty.
reworked cobra 29LTD classic, and GMRS capability.
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 10-26-2010, 11:13 AM
pooleo pooleo is offline
Ban Survivor. (x2)
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 6,764
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

I use Mobile 1 10w30 with either K&N or Bosch Filters. Advance Auto here has 5 quarts and one or the other filters on sale for $30 everyother month.

I normally try to buy 3 or 4 oil changes when it is on sale.

I change oil whenever it starts turning dark brown.

In my opinion, if oil is black its broken down. If you rub your thumb and forefinger together with the oil and can feel your fingers, it broken down.

260k + on my '96 plow truck.
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 10-30-2010, 07:28 PM
kaptnick kaptnick is offline
I like my ranger
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 63
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

I just changed it about 500 miles ago with a carquest filter and carquest 5w-30
Only reason is because my dad works for carquest and I get it all for super cheap
__________________
DD: 2002 4x4 off road XLT 4.0 V6 supercab. Mild 1" tbar crank. BFG ATs. Mickey Thompson Classic lock II wheels. Bilstein 5100s.

Trail rig: 93 ZJ on 3/4 tons and 37s (ranger gets the axles when I retire the jeep)
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 10-31-2010, 03:41 AM
Coleosis Coleosis is offline
The Sickest
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 451
Default Re: What oil do you use in your 4.0?

castrol high mileage with either a fram filter or K&N...Never had problems with any of it.


Dont ever take your car to jiffylube....they blew up my maxima and refused to take fault. After calling the district manager several times he finally said "take it to a mechanic and if they can prove its our fault then we will talk." This is after we drained the 6-8qts of oil out...they didnt even drain it. Looked online and found pages and pages of similar experiences.

Last edited by Coleosis; 10-31-2010 at 03:46 AM.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2.3l oil leak on bottom of oil pan Saithin 4-Cylinder Tech 17 05-16-2014 04:09 AM
FYI: Ford 3.0 oil leak at oil filter hunterranger General Ford Ranger Discussion 9 10-29-2013 09:58 AM
Strange oil consumption after oil change Big Freak 3.0 Vulcan Tech 6 04-04-2012 08:43 PM
Oil leak under oil filter. frank1143 General Ford Ranger Discussion 13 08-06-2011 03:43 PM
Who changes their own oil? whozleft General Ford Ranger Discussion 57 02-08-2010 08:45 AM