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I also use Mobil 1 full synthetic 5w 30 . My car has no dipstick under the hood, but I can check the level on the dash cluster with a bunch of other informational data.
New Hondas recommend 0w 16
0 w 16. That would require very tight mechanical engine tolerances which I think Honda is capable of delivering.
HKS.
That oil is for Alaska.
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
What I have learned about synthetic oil is that it's good for engines that may sit idle for extended periods of time.
Therefore, I use it in the Thunderbird, lawn mowers, ATVs, etc. It will stick to surfaces longer than conventional oil.
I have had no issues.
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In 2003 I asked this question to the VP of quality on the Thunderbird project. His answer was synthetic blend. When I asked what he would use in a retro Tbird that he owned he said 100% synthetic
In 2003 I asked this question to the VP of quality on the Thunderbird project. His answer was synthetic blend. When I asked what he would use in a retro Tbird that he owned he said 100% synthetic
What part of Tbird quality, interior appearance or exterior look?.
I would ask the Ford engine designers about the oil.
We need to locate a retired Ford Engine designer, probably living in sunny Florida.
HKS
2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.
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