Joe G 2 Active Member Joined Jun 9, 2007 Messages 199 Reaction score 0 Location Minot AFB, ND Sep 10, 2007 #1 Is it ok to start using a synthetic like RP in 80k and up vehicles? I think you all have convinced me to start using RP.
Is it ok to start using a synthetic like RP in 80k and up vehicles? I think you all have convinced me to start using RP.
D Dingo Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2007 Messages 4,613 Reaction score 0 Location Cumming, GA Sep 10, 2007 #2 Try one oil change with a semi-synthetic and see if you notice any leaks first.
Joe G 2 Active Member Joined Jun 9, 2007 Messages 199 Reaction score 0 Location Minot AFB, ND Sep 10, 2007 #3 I already use Mobile One. I was just curious if RP was ok for higher mileage applications, or if it was something that needed be used since break in period.
I already use Mobile One. I was just curious if RP was ok for higher mileage applications, or if it was something that needed be used since break in period.
D Dingo Well-Known Member Joined Mar 20, 2007 Messages 4,613 Reaction score 0 Location Cumming, GA Sep 10, 2007 #4 If you've been using Mobil1, you're fine to change. RP just has a high detergent ability, and, although it doesn't cause leaks, it makes any leaks there much easier to find.
If you've been using Mobil1, you're fine to change. RP just has a high detergent ability, and, although it doesn't cause leaks, it makes any leaks there much easier to find.
Todd Z Well-Known Member 4 wheel drive 2nd Gen owner V8 Engine Joined Sep 21, 2003 Messages 22,458 Reaction score 796 Location Long Island, NY What engine do you have? V8 engine What year is your Sport Trac? 2010 What Generation is your Sport Trac? 2n Gen Owner Sep 10, 2007 #5 I think if you have gone this far on regular petroleum based oil and do the change every 3K, I say stay with what your doing, Don't change it now.. Todd Z Last edited by a moderator: Sep 11, 2007
I think if you have gone this far on regular petroleum based oil and do the change every 3K, I say stay with what your doing, Don't change it now.. Todd Z
M Mike Wilson Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2005 Messages 1,513 Reaction score 0 Location Hohenwald, TN Sep 10, 2007 #6 Todd, What is the "cage"?
Todd Z Well-Known Member 4 wheel drive 2nd Gen owner V8 Engine Joined Sep 21, 2003 Messages 22,458 Reaction score 796 Location Long Island, NY What engine do you have? V8 engine What year is your Sport Trac? 2010 What Generation is your Sport Trac? 2n Gen Owner Sep 10, 2007 #7 Spelling error....LOL Todd Z
M Mike Wilson Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2005 Messages 1,513 Reaction score 0 Location Hohenwald, TN Sep 10, 2007 #8 Oops, I spelled it wrong, too! (I think you meant "change", I also thought you meant "cage", as in a place to trap or keep things, as in oil filter). That's what I get for thinkin' !!!
Oops, I spelled it wrong, too! (I think you meant "change", I also thought you meant "cage", as in a place to trap or keep things, as in oil filter). That's what I get for thinkin' !!!
U user 62851 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 22, 2005 Messages 1,244 Reaction score 0 Sep 10, 2007 #9 I got RP in my ranger with 260k miles in it. It wouldn't hurt to make the upgrade. Might even help it little more.
I got RP in my ranger with 260k miles in it. It wouldn't hurt to make the upgrade. Might even help it little more.
R Rodger Tellefson Well-Known Member Supporting Member Joined Sep 16, 2001 Messages 8,448 Reaction score 3 Location Roseville/Sacramento, CA Sep 11, 2007 #10 Todd, What's a "chage"? I think you mean "change".