2014 GT Track Pack oil choices (update to owners manual from 2013)
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Was researching oil today and found the 2014 owners manual is updated with additional text regarding approved oils... below is the text printed regarding track package cars
Note 6: Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Note 7: Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
Note 8: Do not use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also display the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emissions system.
This is quite different from the 2013 manual note:
Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Takeaway is more oil options as Ford prints that API certified oils that meet API SN requirements are approved it seems. Might go pick up some M1 5w50 and do a change...
Mobil 1 5w50
Castrol EDGE 5w50
Redline 5w50
I'm sure there are a couple others too
Note 6: Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Note 7: Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
Note 8: Do not use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also display the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emissions system.
This is quite different from the 2013 manual note:
Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Takeaway is more oil options as Ford prints that API certified oils that meet API SN requirements are approved it seems. Might go pick up some M1 5w50 and do a change...
Mobil 1 5w50
Castrol EDGE 5w50
Redline 5w50
I'm sure there are a couple others too
The way I read it, 2013 and 2014 manuals are written different but mean the same if read correctly. 2013 is stating to use the "specified" oil for your vehicle meaning proper API rating to Ford specs. After all I don't believe Ford refines their own oil. Depending on location it's could be made to their spec by Mobile, Penzoil, Petrocan, etc.
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