I'm approaching my first oil change and wanted to get opinions on the best oil to run. I'm mostly considering running Motocraft 5w-30 full synthetic, but it is a pain to find anywhere. Suggestions?
Usually go with the Motorcraft, as I can just go to my dealership's parts counter and buy oil/filters in bulk and pay for it with FordPass points. The other two I typically only buy when on sale.
I ran Pennzoil Platinum for my first non-factory fill and submitted to Blackstone Labs for UOA. They identified high silicon and a little bit of extra copper (which could indicate higher bronze/brass wear). The viscosity was also a little low.
I switched to my normal go-to, Royal Purple, for my second oil change. I guess I'll see what the wear looks like in about 8 months.