How often do you change your oil?

[Hypergram]

Ford says every 10,000 miles but that seems stupidly long. What do you guys do? Do you have a favorite brand?

 

[Ford ST]

Oh no you started a oil thread. They never end, and you will get a hundred different responses.

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[Hypergram]

Oh no you started a oil thread. They never end, and you will get a hundred different responses.

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Oh God... Rip me I guess.

 

[RubenZZZ]

Every 5k.

Changing oil is cheaper than changing engines.

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[Hypergram]

Every 5k.

Changing oil is cheaper than changing engines.

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I figured as much. Once I take my car in for the 10k service I'll start changing it every 5k.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Every 5k and filter. End of story....end it now and lock this thread for the love of god!

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[Hypergram]

Every 5k and filter. End of story....end it now and lock this thread for the love of god!

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Will do. But what brand do you prefer, for oil and filter?

And how do I lock the thread lol?

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Will do. But what brand do you prefer, for oil and filter?

And how do I lock the thread lol?

You can't a moderator has to lock it. I use a Mobil 1 m1-209a filter and usually 0w20 or 5w20 mobil1 Ext. Oil or Castrol Magnatec. Currently running the 5w20 mobil1 ext. Performance oil. Both good choices....everyone has their preferences. Use what ever you want....dont let someone else make the decisions for you....this is Murica....you still have a choice!

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[Hypergram]

You can't a moderator has to lock it. I use a Mobil 1 m1-209a filter and usually 0w20 or 5w20 mobil1 Ext. Oil or Castrol Magnatec. Currently running the 5w20 mobil1 ext. Performance oil. Both good choices....everyone has their preferences. Use what ever you want....dont let someone else make the decisions for you....this is Murica....you still have a choice!

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Thank you again, It's hard to pick the best one when I have absolutely no idea what the differences are lol.

 

[jmrtsus]

4-5K with the same oil Ford uses but since you can't find the Ford branded Kendall I just order it. $5 a qt. at my door. Ford could have used any oil but they chose the only one with titanium for good reasons. You can find test results at the National Lab, NIST.GOV and see what Ford saw.The titanium additive works in Kendall GT 1. Patent has run out and now Mobil, Pennzoil and Castrol have it. So any full syn with titanium and the Ford Fl400s filter. Also rotate the tires at the same time!

Or pick your fav......we all have one! There are no "bad" oils that meet Ford specs.

 

[Clint Beastwood]

Every 6000-8000 miles from just commuting. I have it done at a "while you wait" place because I know the folks that work there, and I like that the oil changes are recorded in a manner the dealership can query. No more saving receipts to prove I change the oil.

 

[jmrtsus]

Every 6000-8000 miles from just commuting. I have it done at a "while you wait" place because I know the folks that work there, and I like that the oil changes are recorded in a manner the dealership can query. No more saving receipts to prove I change the oil.

Just use plastic to pay for it and let the bank keep up with it! Records are as close as your phone.

 

[Clint Beastwood]

Just use plastic to pay for it and let the bank keep up with it! Records are as close as your phone.

I like that the maintenance stops show up on a carfax tho.

 

[Hypergram]

I like that the maintenance stops show up on a carfax tho.

I use vinwiki to keep track of everything I do, mods or service, to the car.

 

[METZGER]

I do oil and filter at or before 5k kilometers.

Also I empty the oil catch can every 1k kilometers which is about an inch of oil in the can.

Also have to top up the engine oil about twice in between oil changes.

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[METZGER]

Every 6000-8000 miles from just commuting. I have it done at a "while you wait" place because I know the folks that work there, and I like that the oil changes are recorded in a manner the dealership can query. No more saving receipts to prove I change the oil.

Also no dodgy little apprentice can take your car for a "test" drive...

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[Se7eN]

Every 5k and filter. End of story....end it now and lock this thread for the love of god!

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Agreed, I might do it sooner sometimes cause I forget the exact millage.

 

[FistToFast]

I do oil and filter at or before 5k kilometers.

Also I empty the oil catch can every 1k kilometers which is about an inch of oil in the can.

Also have to top up the engine oil about twice in between oil changes.

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Do we have any evidence of catch cans helping anything in our cars? I haven't gotten one yet.

 

[Se7eN]

Do we have any evidence of catch cans helping anything in our cars? I haven't gotten one yet.

Yes, helps keep the intake runners cleaner as in all cars. Better if you do it while in low miles. If not the damage is pretty much already done

 

[FistToFast]

Yes, helps keep the intake runners cleaner as in all cars. Better if you do it while in low miles. If not the damage is pretty much already done

I'm at 20k, too late? I probably wouldn't do it until 25k anyway. What kind of damage are we talking?