Agreed. Synthetic oil flows faster at cold startup and can withstand higher stress and heat. It is simply better quality oil. Keep in mind we are also talking about turbocharged engines. Turbos create extra heat and stress as they are lubricated by the same oil.If you are looking for the best protection, performance and durability, nothing beats a full synthetic oil. It is going to help immensely on 10k+ oil change intervals being as 10k miles could be roughly a year or so worth of driving for most people....
...a full synthetic oil is the best. Now if you want my opinion on oil change intervals, I highly recommend 5-7.5k. Simply it’s the cheapest insurance money can buy.
There is little question that full synthetic is superior. The question for each individual is, is the extra cost worth the investment?
is this your forever vehicle? then Yes. do your driving habits include harsh conditions like towing, stop & go driving, hardcore off roading, extended idling, extreme cold winter startups or running in extreme heat on the beach or dunes etc. then Yes.
is the bronco just the flavor of the week and you are going to sell it a couple of years before it goes out of warranty? if so then paying extra for your oil changes is probably a waste of money. but if it makes you feel good then go for it.
Modern Fords use an IOLM (intellegent oil life monitor) that monitors RPM, engine load and other conditions and in theory tells you when your vehicle needs its oil changed. Having said that everyone is pushing for 10k oil changes and that is a long time ESPECIALLY on a turbocharged vehicle.
Ford Motor Company does NOT say that you can go any longer between oil changes because you run Full Synthetic. It is just a better quality of oil.
Another major consideration is that most people never check their oil anymore. In the old days they did it for you or your dad checked it at the gas station every week when you filled up with gas. Now people never check it and will drive 10,000 miles or more and never open the hood. Thats a long time to go if your vehicle is leaking or consuming oil.
I had a customer come in last week with a new F-150 that had 14,000 miles on the odometer and still had the original factory oil filter that it was born with. The engine had less than 3 quarts of oil remaining. It requires closer to 9!
I recommend shooting for 5k oil changes. That way if life gets in the way and you are late you can still get in before 7,500. If you insist on following the IOLM and waiting until 10k then Synthetic is a good investment (or at least check and top your oil occasionally!).
just my .02. your mileage may vary.
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