What is SAE 5W20 API certified?

SAE 5W20 API SN/ SM / SL GASOLINE ENGINE OIL is an advanced full synthetic engine oil designed to keep your engine running like new by providing exceptional wear protection, cleaning power and overall performance. SAE 5W20 exceeds the requirements of the industry’s toughest standards and outperforms conventional oils.

Is Motorcraft SAE 5W20 oil synthetic or regular?

Note: SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil is available in bulk quantities at substantial savings. Use of bulk oil products is environmentally proactive.

Is 5W-20 full synthetic or synthetic blend?

synthetic blend
A synthetic blend oil.

Is API sp better than API SN?

If an automotive owner’s manual calls for an API SN oil, an API SP oil will provide full protection. For diesel engines, the latest category usually – but not always – includes the performance properties of an earlier category.

How many miles is Motorcraft synthetic oil good for?

To answer the question: “How often do I need an oil change?” check your owner’s manual. It may recommend 7,500-mile oil changes when using full synthetic oil and 5,000-mile intervals for oil that is only partially synthetic.

Why does Ford recommend synthetic blend instead of full synthetic?

Synthetic Blend Oil Mixing aforementioned oils delivers less volatility for increasing fuel economy and heightened high-temperature performance. So, it is especially great for, say, your F-Series or any other Ford pickup truck or SUV.

What happens if I put synthetic blend instead of full synthetic?

Answer. Synthetic oils typically provide better protection than conventional oils, but switching back and forth between full synthetic and conventional oil will not damage the engine. Of course, this depends on the current engine condition and the quality of the conventional oil being used.

What does gf5 oil mean?

ILSAC GF-5 oils are formulated to improve fuel efficiency and provide improved performance across a wide range of areas including high temperature deposit protection for pistons, improved protection against the formation of engine sludge and protection of engines operating on ethanol-containing fuels up to E85. to show …