I prefer synthetic. Wix filter
I do it myself in the driveway for half of what the dealership quoted. Takes about 30 minutes, it's really easy on my powerstroke as the drain plug and filter are right next to each other.
Switch to a high quality oil filter to allow oil to flow quicker at startup. The rattle, if timing chain related, is likely one of the hydraulic tensioners not filling with oil as quickly as it should so you hear the chain rattle till it tightens. A higher quality filter will help. Wix would be my recommendation.
On my '21 XLE I use WIX 51394 oil filter which holds more oil and is slightly longer than OEM. I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20.
Just buy Wix filters - rockauto is cheapest I have seen even compared to Amazon - use the 10% code to get free shipping
Personally, I just go ahead and spend the few extra bucks on wix XP.
Wix filters are high quality and affordable, usually get those on amazon.
I use a good filter I use Wix XP.
Right now I have Red Line 5w30 and a wix filter due to what I’ve read on forums
Wix filters are not as good as Hengst or Mann for the VR6. Yes, they make good filters, just not for the VR6. They can't handle the high oil pressure.
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