Best oil to maximize fuel economy on a road trip

Asked by davewan1962 Jul 02, 2018 at 11:58 AM about the 2008 Ford Escape XLT V6 AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a high mileage (150K) 2008 Ford Escape V6.  About to take a 1,000 mile
road trip through VERY HOT Kansas and into the Rocky Mountains.  What
motor oil will best help maximie my fuel economy?

1 Answer

I think Ford specs 5W20 oil which is your best bet for fuel economy.

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