1st oil change...500 miles
3/29/07, 02:31 PM
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This is what I plan on doing. I'm going to buy some of these to put on the oil filter. And use this method to break in my motor.
And after 100 miles I'll change the oil, then at 500, then at 3,000.
And after 100 miles I'll change the oil, then at 500, then at 3,000.
3/29/07, 02:35 PM
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This is what I plan on doing. I'm going to buy some of these to put on the oil filter. And use this method to break in my motor.
And after 100 miles I'll change the oil, then at 500, then at 3,000.
And after 100 miles I'll change the oil, then at 500, then at 3,000.
im at 400 miles now....i hope im not too late!
3/29/07, 02:36 PM
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Anyone know Ford's recommendation? I wouldn't get too aggressive. They usually fill the crankcase with break-in oil that's fortified with additional additives not found on off the shelf oils.
3/29/07, 03:17 PM
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3/29/07, 05:28 PM
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3/29/07, 05:56 PM
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At least one person was paying attention! The truth is today's motor really don't need a break in. Everything is so tight and seals so well it's not really necessary. I'll bet there isn't any break in recommendation at all. The comments above are correct however regarding the switch to synthetic. You do want to give everything a chance to seat 100% before switching. Synthetic is so slick and effective that it will literally prevent rings from sealing properly.
3/29/07, 08:02 PM
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I beleive I read some where in the owners manual that the break in period is about 1000 miles. As far as changing the oil at 500 miles, WOW, not sure about that but whatever works. I have a little over 500 miles right now, I plan on changing it somewhere around 1500 and then again 5000.
3/29/07, 08:21 PM
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I was gonna say that, but I didn't want to upset anybody.
I waited all the way until 2000mi. to change mine.
I beleive I read some where in the owners manual that the break in period is about 1000 miles. As far as changing the oil at 500 miles, WOW, not sure about that but whatever works. I have a little over 500 miles right now, I plan on changing it somewhere around 1500 and then again 5000.
3/29/07, 09:04 PM
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Exactly what I'm doing 
... except I'm using the ForceField magnetic filter.
... except I'm using the ForceField magnetic filter.This is what I plan on doing. I'm going to buy some of these to put on the oil filter. And use this method to break in my motor.
And after 100 miles I'll change the oil, then at 500, then at 3,000.
And after 100 miles I'll change the oil, then at 500, then at 3,000.
3/29/07, 09:14 PM
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Exactly what I'm doing ... except I'm using the ForceField magnetic filter.
... except I'm using the ForceField magnetic filter.hi cookiemonter..really!
so far so good? you seeing a lot of particles coming through?
3/29/07, 10:06 PM
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