Just got a 2024 Maverick (I know, I know) with the 2L ecoboost. Currently less than 100 miles.
Scotty repeatedly stresses the importance of lubrication for turbo chargers.
My question is if an oil additive like Rislone Hy-per Lube would help with longevity by keeping the turbo lubed up??
P.S. Does anyone know where Scotty gets the questions he answers on his videos?
Additives are not needed or even desirable, just use a good quality synthetic oil that meets the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
Thanks. Just want to do everything I can to make this thing last as long as possible.
Also be sure to change the engine oil and filter religiously at no more than 5000 mile intervals even if the manufacturer says you can go longer. Turbochargers love lots of clean synthetic oil that can survive the high exhaust temperatures and resist coking.
Yes, this. Use good oil and change it like you have a complex.
Well, it's a Ford so I plan on using motorcraft full synthetic. I rarely go the full 5K between oil changes, like I have a complex.
Keep your oil clean (change it every 5K max) and let turbo warm up before using it and cool down before shutting off the engine and you'll be fine.
In other words, don't use turbo right after starting the car on cold engine and don't use turbo before shutting the engine off for at least 5 min or so.
P.S. Does anyone know where Scotty gets the questions he answers on his videos?
mostly here I think. I'm sure he gets tons of email. And he does two live shows a week where he take questions live.
Well, it's a Ford so I plan on using motorcraft full synthetic.
#1 - Ford doesn't make oil. They will take oil made by a major oil producer and slap their sticker on it.
# 2 - There is no such thing as make-specific oil. You don't need to put Ford oil in Fords, Toyota oil in Toyotas, etc.
This is why there are universal API oil performance standards (API-SN+, GF-6, etc). You can read about it in our FAQ.
That being said, the Ford oil is probably pretty good. It was recently tested against a bunch of other oils and performed well, so you won't go wrong with it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k60C6WYyvtU
I know about the oil, but I have a 10yr bumper to bumper warranty on it, and if I use motorcraft oil, air filters, etc. they can't weasel out by claiming I used the wrong stuff.
again, they can't weasel out if you use oil that meets the specifications that THEY printed in the owner's manual. There is no clause in the warranty that says you have to use Motorcraft oil