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[QUOTE]crix - 4/4/2014  2:30 PM

[QUOTE]SteveHulbert - 4/4/2014  12:34 PM

Obviously lennyg3 and muskyhunter07 are current Ford owners who have Ecoboost engines.  Please, don't be so defensive.

I was just pointing out a few things like the following:

The Ecoboost MAY get 2-3 mpg's better than the 6.2L GM.  However, you get the added benefits of lower gas mileage...

1.)  Muskyhunter 07 pointed out 420 ft-lbs torque for Ecoboost at 2500 RPM's....if you're going 2500 RPM's in the GM 6.2L....you're going 90+ MPH.  The GM engine has to work a lot less harder, which means it will last a lot longer.

2.)  Most Americans are not real concerned or experienced about what it takes to properly maintain a turbo, let alone, a twin-turbo engine.  Do either of you guys know what specific oil spec Ford requires for this engine?  Do either of you know the benefits of running a Group V oil vs. a Group III in a turbo?  Can any of you name a Group V oil and tell me how much more expensive it is?  My point being.....most of you guys will have MAJOR engine trouble at 100-150k miles.  Major.  Why?  Because they ran their oil change intervals WAY too long and they didn't want to spend $80 for an oil change that they had to do in their own driveway.

Any knowledgeable guy who really understand trucks, how they are built, and what it will take to maintain them....would run for the Ecoboost Ford.  Unless of course, you're rich enough to pay $50k for a new truck, and keep getting a new one every few years because you have no interest in keeping anything you drive.[/QUOTE]

Steve, I like i said above I recently picked up a eco boost I fully intend on using mobil 1 in it for oil I have used this oil in my old built up mustang and have many friends using it in turbo/tt 6.0 chev motors is mobil 1 a group 4 oil? also the dealer said 7500 mile oil changes I cant wrap my head around why would I go that long I think I will do 5k and if it looks somewhat clean think about going longer[/QUOTE]

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SteveHulbert - 4/4/2014 12:34 PM

Obviously lennyg3 and muskyhunter07 are current Ford owners who have Ecoboost engines. Please, don't be so defensive.

I was just pointing out a few things like the following:

The Ecoboost MAY get 2-3 mpg's better than the 6.2L GM. However, you get the added benefits of lower gas mileage...

1.) Muskyhunter 07 pointed out 420 ft-lbs torque for Ecoboost at 2500 RPM's....if you're going 2500 RPM's in the GM 6.2L....you're going 90+ MPH. The GM engine has to work a lot less harder, which means it will last a lot longer.

2.) Most Americans are not real concerned or experienced about what it takes to properly maintain a turbo, let alone, a twin-turbo engine. Do either of you guys know what specific oil spec Ford requires for this engine? Do either of you know the benefits of running a Group V oil vs. a Group III in a turbo? Can any of you name a Group V oil and tell me how much more expensive it is? My point being.....most of you guys will have MAJOR engine trouble at 100-150k miles. Major. Why? Because they ran their oil change intervals WAY too long and they didn't want to spend $80 for an oil change that they had to do in their own driveway.

Any knowledgeable guy who really understand trucks, how they are built, and what it will take to maintain them....would run for the Ecoboost Ford. Unless of course, you're rich enough to pay $50k for a new truck, and keep getting a new one every few years because you have no interest in keeping anything you drive.