Ford Explorer: Is synthetic oil OK?

It's better to switch to synthetic sooner than later. With higher mileage
engines I've heard that
switching to synthetic isn't too good because the viscosity at high
temperatures will just
make it slip past the rings and burn (assuming moderate to heavy ring wear).

I started putting Mobil 1 5w20 (or was it 5w30?) in my 96 Explorer when it
had 68k on it. I
sold it this year at 127k and by then was still running strong.

It's a toss up, if you plan on keeping the car, synthetic is nice to put in.
On the other hand, if you
don't plan on keeping it, some would think it's a waste of money, others use
it as a piece of mind
anyway.

I haven't had any problems with Mobile 1.


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I switched to Mobil 1 very late with my 92 Explorer (160K). It's at 191K
now, still running great.

The old 88 Bronco II has had Mobil 1 for at least 8 years. It's now at
201K, runs like new.

Neither burns any oil at all... ;-)


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Synthetic is great, but it isn't going to do anything magical for you that
Dino lube won't, if changed regularly.

Since the synthetic proponents always need to cite a vehicle's longevity..

We had a Company van (Chevy Astro). As most work vehicles, it was treated
pretty darn hard, and was finally retired when the trans went.

it had 218,000 miles on it, and only ever had Dino lube. And always the
cheapest crap that was available at a quickie lube place.

The company gave me the van, and I slapped a rebuilt tranny in it, and it
drove great ! Still started right up, and idled smooth.

Bottom line is, if you want to use it, USE IT ! it's not a bad oil, but I
doubt that you will realize any actual benefits from it on a daily driver ..


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