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It was suggested to me to change the oil in the car after the break-in mileage was completed. Well, i have now put 501 miles on the car. Should I change the oil or wait for the 3k interval I normally use?
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Current: 2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium, Grabber Blue, (401A) Premier Interior Char /w Grabber Blue Stripe, 5-Speed, 3.73 rear, Electronic Pkg (Nav), 19" Painted Nickel Luster Wheels, Comfort Pkg, Security Pkg...
Current Mods: FRPP lowering springs, Roush O/R Exhaust, tinted windows, 3M Clear Bra, Headlight / Fog Tint
Every new car that I have had has had an oil/filter change around the first 6-7 hundred miles...it's cheap insurance. Expect the original oil filter to give you a little bit of trouble, be sure to have a pair of oil filter grip pliers on hand, you may need it. I've heard that there is a small panel (with about 6 bolts...5.5mm) to remove in order to access the drain plug and oil filter.
Let us know how it goes.
It was suggested to me to change the oil in the car after the break-in mileage was completed. Well, i have now put 501 miles on the car. Should I change the oil or wait for the 3k interval I normally use?
It won't hurt to leave it.
But I did my first oil change at 2k.
Bottom line, if it gives you peace of mind....change it!
I would do the first change at 1K and then every 3K miles thereafter. If your oil looks dirty/dark before 1K, then change it. Of course, use quality oil and a good filter.
PS . I saw a 2010 Grabber Blue GT with white over the top (wide) stripes and it looked awesome. It also had the upgrade interior with the blue stripe, again looked great.
I would do the first change at 1K and then every 3K miles thereafter. If your oil looks dirty/dark before 1K, then change it. Of course, use quality oil and a good filter.
PS . I saw a 2010 Grabber Blue GT with white over the top (wide) stripes and it looked awesome. It also had the upgrade interior with the blue stripe, again looked great.
Galpin Ford has one at their dealership in LA just like that
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USAF (Retired) / Gas Turbine Controls Systems Engineer (Current)
Current: 2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium, Grabber Blue, (401A) Premier Interior Char /w Grabber Blue Stripe, 5-Speed, 3.73 rear, Electronic Pkg (Nav), 19" Painted Nickel Luster Wheels, Comfort Pkg, Security Pkg...
Current Mods: FRPP lowering springs, Roush O/R Exhaust, tinted windows, 3M Clear Bra, Headlight / Fog Tint
Any chance you could PM me those pics at full resolution? I was 100% certain I'd put white stripes on my car, now that I have it I'm somewhat hesitant.
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Oil change AFTER break-in mileage
I didn't buy from them, but another dealer traded for it.
