first oil change
#1
Anyone know if there is a "break in" oil change on this car? Should I change the oil sooner than the factory suggested 5000 miles? Just making sure I dont screw myself on the warranty
#2
No break in period, but i never recommend going over 3000 miles between oil changes. Sooner ifyou drive harder.
EDIT: Just so you know, i still changed my oil for the first time at 575 miles. I have a mechanic shop, so $6 my cost is no big deal lol. I changed it again at 2800 miles.
EDIT: Just so you know, i still changed my oil for the first time at 575 miles. I have a mechanic shop, so $6 my cost is no big deal lol. I changed it again at 2800 miles.
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I got mine changed around 2200 miles too. The oil looked extremely clean though. I guess thats a good thing.
Any opinions on a k&n oil filter. I have a K&N air filter coming.
Any opinions on a k&n oil filter. I have a K&N air filter coming.
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I changed mine at 2500 for the first time, and now it's time for the second one. I'm just above 5000. I'm trying to get synthetic, is it ok to swap now or should I wait longer??? Like the above mentioned 7500????
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Originally posted by Fazm@March 8, 2005, 9:20 PM
05gtbaby, they say to do it around 10,000 miles. 7500 is close enough for me. I get 0w30 mobil 1 at $0.00 a quart, so i dont really mind![Smile](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
05gtbaby, they say to do it around 10,000 miles. 7500 is close enough for me. I get 0w30 mobil 1 at $0.00 a quart, so i dont really mind
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Originally posted by Fazm@March 8, 2005, 1:05 AM
amen to that, im switchin over to mobil 1 0w30 when i hit 7500 miles and ill still change it ever 2500 miles
amen to that, im switchin over to mobil 1 0w30 when i hit 7500 miles and ill still change it ever 2500 miles
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Had ford change mine at 800 and my local mechanic (good friend) do it at 1900 miles. Using nothing but Mobile 1 and Fram filters from here on out. I have a 94 Duster with 120,000 mile that runs and sounds like it did when new, no better oil then Mobile 1
Doug
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Originally posted by Tiberius1701+March 9, 2005, 7:56 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tiberius1701 @ March 9, 2005, 7:56 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Fazm@March 8, 2005, 1:05 AM
amen to that, im switchin over to mobil 1 0w30 when i hit 7500 miles and ill still change it ever 2500 miles
amen to that, im switchin over to mobil 1 0w30 when i hit 7500 miles and ill still change it ever 2500 miles
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Edit: ignore this post....misread above post
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Originally posted by aixguy@March 10, 2005, 8:13 PM
Had ford change mine at 800 and my local mechanic (good friend) do it at 1900 miles. Using nothing but Mobile 1 and Fram filters from here on out. I have a 94 Duster with 120,000 mile that runs and sounds like it did when new, no better oil then Mobile 1
Doug
Had ford change mine at 800 and my local mechanic (good friend) do it at 1900 miles. Using nothing but Mobile 1 and Fram filters from here on out. I have a 94 Duster with 120,000 mile that runs and sounds like it did when new, no better oil then Mobile 1
Doug
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Originally posted by TomServo92+March 10, 2005, 8:35 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TomServo92 @ March 10, 2005, 8:35 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-aixguy@March 10, 2005, 8:13 PM
Had ford change mine at 800 and my local mechanic (good friend) do it at 1900 miles. Using nothing but Mobile 1 and Fram filters from here on out. I have a 94 Duster with 120,000 mile that runs and sounds like it did when new, no better oil then Mobile 1
Doug
Had ford change mine at 800 and my local mechanic (good friend) do it at 1900 miles. Using nothing but Mobile 1 and Fram filters from here on out. I have a 94 Duster with 120,000 mile that runs and sounds like it did when new, no better oil then Mobile 1
Doug
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Just remeber, Ford builds cars, and to build a car you do it as CHEAP as you can. Fram makes Filters NOT cars. Realy it doesn't matter, quality synthetic oil and anyold filter is fine if you change it when it is due
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Originally posted by aixguy+March 10, 2005, 8:51 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aixguy @ March 10, 2005, 8:51 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
The Motorcraft filter is about the same price as Fram. IMO, I'd rather use it over the Fram.
Originally posted by TomServo92@March 10, 2005, 8:35 PM
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@March 10, 2005, 8:13 PM
Had ford change mine at 800 and my local mechanic (good friend) do it at 1900 miles. Using nothing but Mobile 1 and Fram filters from here on out. I have a 94 Duster with 120,000 mile that runs and sounds like it did when new, no better oil then Mobile 1
Doug
Had ford change mine at 800 and my local mechanic (good friend) do it at 1900 miles. Using nothing but Mobile 1 and Fram filters from here on out. I have a 94 Duster with 120,000 mile that runs and sounds like it did when new, no better oil then Mobile 1
Doug
The Motorcraft filter is about the same price as Fram. IMO, I'd rather use it over the Fram.
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I've seen tests where Fram was rated one of the cheapest filters in regards to materials used. And you're right: Ford builds cars AND they also set the specs for the filters. If anyone has a filter manufactured to correct spec, it'd be Motorcraft. I'll trust them LONG before I'd trust Fram (as a matter of fact I do: I use Motorcraft filters exclusively in my Mazda6).
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Guess that's why there is chocolate and vanilla! Sorry, I should have kept my opion to myself. I should realize making a living repairing all brands of automobiles for over a decade means nothing, compared to brand loyalty. I am sure Fords oil wells make the best oil to. As I said, 3 months, 3000 miles and all else is probably moot.
Doug
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Originally posted by aixguy@March 10, 2005, 9:18 PM
Guess that's why there is chocolate and vanilla! Sorry, I should have kept my opion to myself. I should realize making a living repairing all brands of automobiles for over a decade means nothing, compared to brand loyalty. I am sure Fords oil wells make the best oil to. As I said, 3 months, 3000 miles and all else is probably moot.
Doug
Guess that's why there is chocolate and vanilla! Sorry, I should have kept my opion to myself. I should realize making a living repairing all brands of automobiles for over a decade means nothing, compared to brand loyalty. I am sure Fords oil wells make the best oil to. As I said, 3 months, 3000 miles and all else is probably moot.
Doug
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Originally posted by TomServo92+March 10, 2005, 9:25 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TomServo92 @ March 10, 2005, 9:25 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-aixguy@March 10, 2005, 9:18 PM
Guess that's why there is chocolate and vanilla! Sorry, I should have kept my opion to myself. I should realize making a living repairing all brands of automobiles for over a decade means nothing, compared to brand loyalty. I am sure Fords oil wells make the best oil to. As I said, 3 months, 3000 miles and all else is probably moot.
Doug
Guess that's why there is chocolate and vanilla! Sorry, I should have kept my opion to myself. I should realize making a living repairing all brands of automobiles for over a decade means nothing, compared to brand loyalty. I am sure Fords oil wells make the best oil to. As I said, 3 months, 3000 miles and all else is probably moot.
Doug
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Sorry about that, letting life vent out in the wrong location! You are absolutly correct, there was no call for my childishness. There is also nothing wrong with OEM parts and supplies! Please ignore my rantings.
Doug
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Originally posted by aixguy@March 11, 2005, 9:49 AM
Sorry about that, letting life vent out in the wrong location! You are absolutly correct, there was no call for my childishness. There is also nothing wrong with OEM parts and supplies! Please ignore my rantings.
Doug
Sorry about that, letting life vent out in the wrong location! You are absolutly correct, there was no call for my childishness. There is also nothing wrong with OEM parts and supplies! Please ignore my rantings.
Doug
FWIW, I used Fram filters for years and never had an issue but when I read the filter comparison, I switched the Mobil 1 filters (one of the highest rated) but got tired of paying the premium price. I finally settled on the OEM filters and have been using them ever since. They're a good compromise between performance and price.
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