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I like the COBB AP. Before I even got the ST I researched the aftermarket support for the car, as it's a significant factor for me. I'm coming from 7 yrs. of driving an Evo 8, which has large aftermarket support. The COBB AP has been around for some time and COBB's reputation, quality of parts, and customer oriented support were huge deciding factors that sealed the deal. I intend to upgrade in stages as COBB brings them to market. COBB has a facility here in Southern CA, which is great in the event I need their support or custom tuning on their dyno.
I haven't changed the oil yet and have about 2,500 miles on the car. I intend to wait 'til about 5k on the odometer with the type of driving I'm currently doing with the factory fill oil. I've heard and read the arguments, but I'm content with my decision and experience. If I were already tracking the car, then I'd probably change it sooner. It comes down to what type of abuse or use I'm putting on the car and it's oil. Someone at FORD took the time to test and recommend maintenance services not just for oil, but other components as well and heed their advice. I'm also taking advantage of the factory fill oil to help accelerate the break-in of the motor. Changing the oil too soon may prevent or delay break-in of the bearings and rings. There's a thread somewhere here of someone who changed their oil within the first few hundred miles and after putting the car on the dyno had less HP/Torque than others that had their oil changed later. I have yet to hear or read anything of someone who waited to change their oil later <8k miles and report something bad other than getting flak from some people for being "foolish". I've been monitoring my oil and nothing seems astray and I haven't had to add any in, which is comforting to know it's not consuming. Once I do change the factory fill oil, I will send it out to Blackstone LABS to have it analyzed and fill the motor with full synthetic. I'm expecting better performance and fuel mileage once I change it.
Any plans for your ST?
I haven't changed the oil yet and have about 2,500 miles on the car. I intend to wait 'til about 5k on the odometer with the type of driving I'm currently doing with the factory fill oil. I've heard and read the arguments, but I'm content with my decision and experience. If I were already tracking the car, then I'd probably change it sooner. It comes down to what type of abuse or use I'm putting on the car and it's oil. Someone at FORD took the time to test and recommend maintenance services not just for oil, but other components as well and heed their advice. I'm also taking advantage of the factory fill oil to help accelerate the break-in of the motor. Changing the oil too soon may prevent or delay break-in of the bearings and rings. There's a thread somewhere here of someone who changed their oil within the first few hundred miles and after putting the car on the dyno had less HP/Torque than others that had their oil changed later. I have yet to hear or read anything of someone who waited to change their oil later <8k miles and report something bad other than getting flak from some people for being "foolish". I've been monitoring my oil and nothing seems astray and I haven't had to add any in, which is comforting to know it's not consuming. Once I do change the factory fill oil, I will send it out to Blackstone LABS to have it analyzed and fill the motor with full synthetic. I'm expecting better performance and fuel mileage once I change it.
Any plans for your ST?
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