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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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i own a 96 ford cobra. i dont have anything major done to the engine just the usaul bolt on(exhosuat, intake,gears,blah blah blah)but i was just wondering what type of oil o shouls run.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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i would put motorcraft oil in it, that what it came with new
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Valvoline 20w...that race stuff in the silver containers great for lower mileage cars and thick to keep your car eating rice for years to come.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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i use motorcraft...


i have a 2004 cobra

works great, they use a light wieght anyway..if u change often no need for synthetic..it don't reall make a difference anyway..


it just cost a hella lot more
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by clubgirlkell
i use motorcraft...


i have a 2004 cobra

works great, they use a light wieght anyway..if u change often no need for synthetic..it don't reall make a difference anyway..


it just cost a hella lot more
your suppost to run atleast a semi-synthetic in your cobra, i wouldnt put dino oil in it.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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i use mobil 1 15w50 in my cobra
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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i like 5w30
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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20w50 ...

what kind? Whatever is on sale.
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mobil 1 5-30 in my cobra..
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