What did you do to your Fiesta ST today ?

[KnockOff]

I usually do it myself....been thinking of bringing it in during the winter....but....then again I just don't trust those high school lube tech schmucks. Well at least I have a propane garage heater....[emoji41]

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I have heard stories of techs saving the good oil ppl bring in for themselves and using the regular stuff on the customers cars.

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[TyphoonFiST]

I have heard stories of techs saving the good oil ppl bring in for themselves and using the regular stuff on the customers cars.

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I make those slippery fuc$s give me the bottle back and usually watch them do it....I knew a few guys like that.

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[Jerickson88]

I'd be like...What time you get off work?

Tech....Why?

Me....So I can come and whoop yo ass!

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What kind of oil?

What does it call for?

You really want to put synthetic in it?

It’s not my damn money, put what GM says!!

 

[danbfree]

I got 6 gallon 5qt jugs for $52.85...how is Quaker state cheaper? That's like oil for years.....to each their own I guess....but I did put in those Maxgtr LEDs as fogs...they are nice and definitely brighter than the Xenondepot fog lights....good call on those!
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I made sure to mention the Mobil 1 was a great deal first, should have been more clear, sorry... Also, totally agree that even SuperTech full synthetic is fine for 5k intervals, it IS SN Plus rated actually, but for only $4 more my "go-to" deal is the QS for $20 as it's rated THAT much higher... but seriously, awesome deal on the M1, I should have been more clear I was just offering an every day deal for those looking...

So yeah, I also am using the MaxGTRS as fog bulbs, they don't blind upward like my oEdRo did, so the oEdro are back in as headlights for now and my TechMax arrive literally any minute!

As far as this thread, I installed my new $27 Chinese shift knob, some brand called "Savatini" that even sells a BOV too.. Actually nice German material quality! Update with a pic soon.

 

[danbfree]

I think most would agree that “calls for” would mean what the dealer would put in it or what the manufacturer recommends. I also dare say that if you change at 5k miles, you can’t tell and won’t tell the difference btw the motorcraft and super tech synthetic and their respective filters. I used the Pennz and STP combo because it was on sale. It was hard to pass it up when it was $35.99 and a 15 mail in rebate. I use my company card at autozone and collect the points on a rewards card and use that for my purchases.

Yeah, not a bad deal for the Mobil 1, just saying they call for full synthetic just as much as Semi... and yeah, anything under $25 for a solid full synthetic oil change is excellent...

 

[Jerickson88]

Yeah, not a bad deal for the Mobil 1, just saying they call for full synthetic just as much as Semi... and yeah, anything under $25 for a solid full synthetic oil change is excellent...

Im considering a blackstone oil analysis. Maybe do a 5k change versus a 7500k and see what the differences are. Maybe.

 

[danbfree]

Im considering a blackstone oil analysis. Maybe do a 5k change versus a 7500k and see what the differences are. Maybe.

Well, from previous users getting tests done, they claim full synthetics can be used 7500-9000. depending the brand, from my limited recall, heh... So yeah, I'd like to do one for the grins some day too.

 

[CSM]

Tip for those that are Mobil 1 fans (like myself)....
Costco usually has cases (6qt per case) on sale several times a year for $4/quart. I usually buy 2-3 cases when I see the sale happen (we have two cars that use 5W20 synthetic).

FWIW, Blackstone labs has verified my 7500 mile intervals on mobil 1. Oil is still good after 7500 and I could take the intervals longer but I choose not to. Peace of mind I guess.

 

[Jerickson88]

Tip for those that are Mobil 1 fans (like myself)....
Costco usually has cases (6qt per case) on sale several times a year for $4/quart. I usually buy 2-3 cases when I see the sale happen (we have two cars that use 5W20 synthetic).

FWIW, Blackstone labs has verified my 7500 mile intervals on mobil 1. Oil is still good after 7500 and I could take the intervals longer but I choose not to. Peace of mind I guess.

I can do an oil change and rotate tires in about 45 minutes, maybe less. I also guess it depends on how the car was driven for 7500 miles. AutoX or commute?

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Tip for those that are Mobil 1 fans (like myself)....
Costco usually has cases (6qt per case) on sale several times a year for $4/quart. I usually buy 2-3 cases when I see the sale happen (we have two cars that use 5W20 synthetic).

FWIW, Blackstone labs has verified my 7500 mile intervals on mobil 1. Oil is still good after 7500 and I could take the intervals longer but I choose not to. Peace of mind I guess.

Good to know & thanks for sharing...maybe I will have to send mine in to get analyzed!

 

[M-Sport fan]

I can do an oil change and rotate tires in about 45 minutes, maybe less. I also guess it depends on how the car was driven for 7500 miles. AutoX or commute?

Also whether or not it is short-tripped every day, or driven far enough for the oil to fully heat up and 'burn off' the moisture and diluted fuel (especially with DI setups like ours) in it.

Depending on the locale's year 'round ambient temps, the season also has a bearing on the above.

 

[Jerickson88]

Also whether or not it is short-tripped every day, or driven far enough for the oil to fully heat up and 'burn off' the moisture and diluted fuel (especially with DI setups like ours) in it.

Depending on the locale's year 'round ambient temps, the season also has a bearing on the above.

All of that makes sense. Of course I’m in Alabama. My ambient thru winter is 55

 

[brbauer2]

A little weight savings [emoji17]

Dealer had the clip in stock but I have to wait a couple days for the cap to get shipped in.

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[CrzRsn]

Installed Morimoto XB fogs

Before:

After:

 

[M-Sport fan]

A little weight savings [emoji17]

Dealer had the clip in stock but I have to wait a couple days for the cap to get shipped in.

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Which wheels are those again?

 

[brbauer2]

Which wheels are those again?

MB Turbo.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/mb-wheels-turbo/p/50505

Two winters on my '14 SE and two on the FiST had them pretty beat up.

Dipped them to see if I'd like them in white. Going to get them powder coated for next year.

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[alexrex20]

they look MUCH better in white. very nice!

 

[Intuit]

A little weight savings [emoji17]

Dealer had the clip in stock but I have to wait a couple days for the cap to get shipped in.

The Rusty Reaper gives this a two thumbs up!

 

[M-Sport fan]

MB Turbo.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/mb-wheels-turbo/p/50505

Two winters on my '14 SE and two on the FiST had them pretty beat up.

Dipped them to see if I'd like them in white. Going to get them powder coated for next year.

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They look GREAT in white!

The double drilling is the only thing that ruins them for me.

 

[brbauer2]

They look GREAT in white!

The double drilling is the only thing that ruins them for me.

I got them tossed in for free when I was buying two wheel+tire sets and a third tire set.

Beggars can't be choosers.

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