First oil change
07-06-2006, 06:37 PM
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First oil change
I just got my black pony last week and I was wondering when I should take it in to have the factory oil drained and the filter changed. Some people told me to take is ASAP and others tell me to wait until I have 1,000 miles on it. I'm lost.
07-06-2006, 06:56 PM
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RE: First oil change
I always follow what the owners book says. They built it, they should know. You can also call your dealer service advisor and ask what he thinks, get to know him personally as he can be a good friend to you down the road! Congrats! Hope you got them to toss in free oil changes like I did! (2 years worth baby)!
07-07-2006, 02:28 AM
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RE: First oil change
Well, at 4800 miles I hope that's not your first change. I think changing over to the full synthetic makes more sense if you want extra engine life and particularly if you push the rpms up often. I just changed mine for the second time at 5,000 miles and put Castrol Syntec 5W20 in but Mobil 1 and others are great products. WalMart sells them in 5 quart containers but you'll need at least six quarts with the filter change. It was a bitch trying to reach the oil drain plug which is located dead center in the rear of the oil pan. How the heck does everyone else reach the plug unless you've got very long arms? I guess using ramps or jacks would do the trick but I did it without them.
After I lower the car there's no way I'll be able to do it without getting more clearance. I prefer to do my own oil changes so I can actually check the oil for metal shavings and general appearance.
After I lower the car there's no way I'll be able to do it without getting more clearance. I prefer to do my own oil changes so I can actually check the oil for metal shavings and general appearance.
07-07-2006, 02:39 AM
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RE: First oil change
My personal opinion is to wait until at least 1,500 before you change the factory oil. The factory oil is NOT your standard Motorcraft synthetic blend but rather has some additives to help break in the motor, namely to help seat the piston rings.
I also would not think about going full synthetic until at least 5,000 miles. Full synthetics, like Mobile One offer better lubrication then do a synthetic blend, such as Motorcraft. The reason to wait is again to insure the piston rings have seated correctly.
Change to a synthetic at 1,000 miles and you will have parts in the motor that just won’t wear in correctly…
Absolutely no reason to change to a full synthetic until at least 5,000 miles. If you really want to know the best practices you should look up some performance engine builders in your area give them a call and ask their opinion, it could be priceless…
I also would not think about going full synthetic until at least 5,000 miles. Full synthetics, like Mobile One offer better lubrication then do a synthetic blend, such as Motorcraft. The reason to wait is again to insure the piston rings have seated correctly.
Change to a synthetic at 1,000 miles and you will have parts in the motor that just won’t wear in correctly…
Absolutely no reason to change to a full synthetic until at least 5,000 miles. If you really want to know the best practices you should look up some performance engine builders in your area give them a call and ask their opinion, it could be priceless…
