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Re: Using 'Non-Recommended' oil.
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 11/11/2003

Tom. I'll add to this. No problems with the 5W20 semisyn but a year ago when the ambient temps stayed over 90F for a month I saw some problems with the 5W20 mineral oil. Either turning to sludge or thinning out so bad the oil pressure dropped. Only in the Ford... Login to read more.