GidyupGo

Yes, but they are in the car business. They don't want this one to be your last Ford, so advise things that will prematurly wear out your car after a few years.

Mishri

If my ford broke down after6 years and/or 72,000 miles there is no way I'd ever buy another... I expect engines to last 150,000 miles minimum if its poperly cared for..any less and it's junk! my mercury topaz was a pile of junk.. switched to pontiac for my last 2 cars, now i'm giving ford another shot, they better not disapoint me.

for reference, my dad's '96 suburban is pushing 200,000 miles and engine is still running great

Riptide

My honda has 140,000 on the motor and it's 18 years old. Doesn't burn or leak a drop of oil. I hope the motor in my mustang holds up as well as that.

157dB

Yes, change it asap.

Aziraphale

Just have it changed. Your dealer might even offer coupons if you go to the myford webpage.

My dealer has coupons for a $20 oil change and $4 tire rotation. I can't even buy the supplies for that price.

EvilJay

Do it just for peace of mind. An oil change won't hurt anything, but crap oil in the motor will.

On a new car, I always change my oil over to synthetic at the 2,000 mile mark to give the motor some time to break in, but I also want to get those metal shavings out of there WAY before the 5,000 mile suggested interval.

DylanFan

I stopped by the dealer at lunch today and he assured me the oil had been changed at around 3,000 miles. To get me to bring the car back to him for service he gave me coupons for two free oil changes. Actually he wrote on the back of two business cards "Free L O F" and the date and his initials. I asked what "L O F" was and he said lube, oil and filter.

fosman77

Just Do It!!!!!!!!!!!

matyellott

Yes, i would also ask about the color of the oil when you change it.

157dB

Send a sample ofthe old oiloff for analysisat a motor oil lab.