96 ford ranger what kind of oil

This applies to all model years the engine is found, from This engine is recommended to use the SAE 5W synthetic blend motor oil. This means that both grades exhibit the same viscosity under cold conditions.

You also risk engine damage when using 5W instead of 5W, as the internal engine components are specifically designed to be used with 5W motor oil. Using 10W engine oil in an engine designed for 5W risks not getting the thicker oil thoroughly around the fine tolerance of the engine.

You can let it cool off enough so you do not burn yourself.. And a 10W40 would invalidate your warranty… just so you know. In a 5W20 engine. Sure you can, as long as either viscosity is suitable for your engine. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might explode. You could experience terrible gas mileage. Knocking noise may come about from the engine. Whats best type oil to use September 13, Dennis Noble November 7, They recommend other viscosity oils over seas because the use different engines.

With the small turbo charged engine, I would only use the recommended 5w Neilasvh March 16, As the engine ages, circumstances change inside and I wonder If someone has info. The only difference is the winter rating 5w vs 10w The 5w30 flows easier in freezing temps. Hopman New Member. If you want to try something thicker than a 10w30, try the Rotella T 15w It's the same stuff they use in heavy diesels. Cyrus New Member.

I had a friend of mine who was a diesel mechanic for many years before he retired. Be bought a brand-new '92 Chevy , and after driving it for a week about miles switched to the Rotella T. Well, a few years before he sold it to my dad, he dropped the oil pan and pulled the vavle covers off the truck had about , on it at the time and the engine look like it had ZERO abuse on it.

The truck was used as a daily driver AND to haul a slide-in camper. As far as filters go, if you change it every time, the brand doesn't really seem to matter. We've tracked filters for 5 years on our fleet with no noticeable difference. You must log in or register to reply here.