Full Synthetic Oil change

[Summitbound]

Every car/truck I've ever bought I switched to full synthetic oil.
I have had great luck with Ford cars and trucks and believe it is due to taking the best care of them.
So, yes, I use for Full synthetic on my Ranger too.

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[mrmike7189]

Just like those that insist on using premium fuel. If you can afford premium fuel and synthetic oil then thats good..... but it's not required.
I use 87 octane and motorcraft blend oil and My Ranger does just fine.

 

[got3fords]

The blend is perfectly fine for the 5k oil change intervals I do.

 

[Hot Pepper Red Zeppelin]

I’ll take Pointless Threads for $500 Alex.

 

[cc1999]

I use full synthetic too, I think it’s best especially since I go by the trucks computer 7500 mile oil change intervals.

 

[Summitbound]

I feel it's worth the extra money since I do changes by myself. It is supposed to be the best protection - so I'm sticking with it.

 

[mrmike7189]

I use full synthetic too, I think it’s best especially since I go by the trucks computer 7500 mile oil change intervals.

My Ranger computer goes off at 10,000 miles to get an oil change? I wonder why?

 

[Summitbound]

That's odd since a synth blend is rated for less miles.

 

[cc1999]

My Ranger computer goes off at 10,000 miles to get an oil change? I wonder why?

Could be difference in the 3.0L and the 2.3L .
Different intervals?

 

[got3fords]

Here's an insightful write up. What I get out of it? I would probably go full synthetic if doing longer intervals.
https://motoroilguide.com/oil-types-viscosity/synthetic-blend-vs-full-synthetic/

The Cost Math: Full Synthetic vs. Synthetic Blend Per Mile

Oil Type	Cost per 5qt jug	Interval	Cost/1,000 miles
Synthetic Blend	~$20–24	6,000 miles	~$3.50–4.00
Full Synthetic	~$27–32	8,500 miles	~$3.20–3.75

 

[SLJ]

I tow so it's always full synthetic. Less prone to breakdown when hot.

 

[jpschneid]

Back in the day, it was recommended to NOT to use full synthetic in a new engine until it had a chance to "break-in". Research says engines today are produced to tighter tolerances and full synthetic can be used. I intend to use synthetic blend at 5k intervals until 20k. Then I will switch to full-synthetic

 

[Summitbound]

Just ordered one of these to make oil changes a bit less messy.

I enjoy doing as much maintenance as possible on my vehicles.

 

[Jason B]

Here's an insightful write up. What I get out of it? I would probably go full synthetic if doing longer intervals.
https://motoroilguide.com/oil-types-viscosity/synthetic-blend-vs-full-synthetic/

The Cost Math: Full Synthetic vs. Synthetic Blend Per Mile

Oil Type	Cost per 5qt jug	Interval	Cost/1,000 miles
Synthetic Blend	~$20–24	6,000 miles	~$3.50–4.00
Full Synthetic	~$27–32	8,500 miles	~$3.20–3.75

What I get out of it? Fuzzy math to prove a point. The assumed increased OCI if one uses full synth.
I wouldn't change my oil change intervals just because I used full synth.
If you do 5K OCI, then it's $4-$4.80 for blend and $5.40-$6.40 for full synth.

 

[yerkool]

Every car/truck I've ever bought I switched to full synthetic oil.
I have had great luck with Ford cars and trucks and believe it is due to taking the best care of them.
So, yes, I use for Full synthetic on my Ranger too.

I just bought a late 2025 Ranger XLT 4x4 sport, was sitting on the lot for 90 days. Bought mid March this year and at 750 miles did a break in oil change and it look pretty dark. Send some samples to blackstone lab. Gonna do another oil change ones I hit 1.5K miles and see.

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