Source for Castrol Edge Supercar 5w-50?

[italianjoe]

It's really only a very simple question (or two).

1. With an oil and filter change - and presuming that Ford's recommended procedure to pre-fill the oil filter is followed, what volume of oil should then be added? (Answer can be in whatever units you want - easy enough to do the conversion.)

2. For grins, does For recommend checking the oil level with the dip stick fully threaded in place or just just at the beginning of the threads?

From the information given to me is 13 liters. And checking oil level should always be the dip stick In it's fully seated position.

 

[fjpikul]

I think the south Florida guys are used to the metric system - grams, kilos, etc

 

[Rstomp]

Now let’s talk oil filters. The chart above corespondents to some research I did on my own in January while preparing to change my NGT oil myself. If you inquire with your concierge or dealer, a different part number has been assigned to the Ford part FL500S oil filter when applicable to the NGT. (Unfortunately I don’t have the filter part number handy now) It’s another way of restricting access to the part, as other retailers cannot get the part or sell the part, it must go through the concierge and servicing dealer. Cost is around $72. I know because my dealer sold me one. My independent homework revealed that at least from what I gathered, the oil filter number FL500S was indeed the same identical filter as the one the dealer sold me. I just purchased that filter (FL500S) on Amazon for $4.87. It’s interesting to me that now the official Motorcraft cross reference chart calls for FL500S for the new GT. Isn’t marketing and pricing strategy an interesting thing to contemplate? I have not seen nor run test data on flow rates, filter range, etc., I wonder if anyone else here can share their experience and research. In the end, I can change my own oil on my NGT for about $100 using my lift in less than an hour. Huh? Maybe when my car’s engine explodes into oblivion because I am so cheap, I will better understand the rationale of paying more.....However, I don’t anticipate that will happen.

CHeck this out.

 

[Rstomp]

Went to Galloway Ford in Ft Myers to get the Castrol 5w 50 Supercar, Ford GT certified oil Their price has gone to $390 for the 4 litre container. I checked with Sawgrass Ford and Tasca, they quoted $320 for the 4 litre container. Talked to Ford GT Concierge, they have no information on the Castrol oil pricing, but confirmed the Motorcraft 5w 50 with API service category "SN" is also an approved motor oil. I found the Castrol oil in the UK for $60 for 4 litre container, but with shipping charges of $110 for 12 litres from the UK, the price becomes absurd. The Motorcraft approved oil is avaialble on Amazon for $10 to $18 a quart. I found a 12 quart case for $159 with free shipping. By the way, the Motorcraft oil is made by Conoco/Phillips !

 

[Specracer]

Thanks for the leg work, but the Castrol is in my rear view mirror, due to the price. As the concierge mentions, indeed the Motorcraft is approved. It's also noted in your owners manual.