I thought this thread was on here but what kind of oil weight are you all using?
5W30 or 10W30?
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Re: Oil
Z282SLO wrote:viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6806&p=66081&hilit=10W30#p66081
Damn- took it to Ford today and they used 5W-30 Mobile 1
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*various other 93 cobras, #15, #4105, #2587, #539
#2381, #4724, #298, #1153 RIP
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#2381, #4724, #298, #1153 RIP
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Of all places, you'd think a Ford dealer would use what is specified in the car's owners manual.
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They probably just used what's on tap, let alone knowing what weight is supposed to be used.Z282SLO wrote:Of all places, you'd think a Ford dealer would use what is specified in the car's owners manual.
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You'll be fine john. Not that big of a difference. 5/30 is pretty typical for newer cars so as Will said I'm sure it's what they had on tap.
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Agreed that 5W30 won't hurt the car at all. However, the "that's what they had on tap" excuse is 
especially at a Ford dealer.
especially at a Ford dealer.03 COBRA Black with VMP
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Totally agree!! I can't stand dealership service centers!!Z282SLO wrote:Agreed that 5W30 won't hurt the car at all. However, the "that's what they had on tap" excuse is
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I'm right there with ya! That's why I do all the stuff that I can for my '93, and watch 'em like a hawk while a pro does the stuff I can't!!!escogt wrote: I can't stand dealership service centers!!
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Same here, brother!!1986Browns wrote:I'm right there with ya! That's why I do all the stuff that I can for my '93, and watch 'em like a hawk while a pro does the stuff I can't!!!escogt wrote: I can't stand dealership service centers!!
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Thanks for the input guys. I did read up on 10W-30 and it said its good for colder climates. Do you think they called for this at the factory to be safe?
So at the dealerships they don't open qts of oil and pour it in they have an oil keg lol so to speak? They charged me for 5 qts of Mobile 1 5W-30. I brought my own FL-1A oil filter and they put it on but they said they do have those oil filters in stock for future info.
So at the dealerships they don't open qts of oil and pour it in they have an oil keg lol so to speak? They charged me for 5 qts of Mobile 1 5W-30. I brought my own FL-1A oil filter and they put it on but they said they do have those oil filters in stock for future info.
93 Cobra Teal/Gray #3223 -Stock (Borla catback)
*various other 93 cobras, #15, #4105, #2587, #539
#2381, #4724, #298, #1153 RIP
*various other 93 cobras, #15, #4105, #2587, #539
#2381, #4724, #298, #1153 RIP