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Nov 15, 2015 | 06:02 AM

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First Oil Change Advice

It's time for my first oil change on my '15 Expy. I absolutely love the truck and plan on keeping it for a long time. I've been looking at all of the choices out there in terms of what type of oil to use. Ordinarily I wouldn't put this much though into it but I'm sensitive to the fact that it is the EB motor. I'm down to the fully synthetic Mobil1 or Amsoil. Can you push me one way or another?

Nov 15, 2015 | 04:31 PM

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MC.......especially during your warranty period!

Nov 16, 2015 | 01:44 AM

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I went with Mobil1 fully synthetic. I also did it at 3,000 miles. With the direct injection woes that the Eco boost has, I will stick with the Mobil1.

Nov 17, 2015 | 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Beechkid

MC.......especially during your warranty period!

I agree completely. Motorcraft all the way with the oil and filter. Brand loyalty needs to take second place to any question with that warranty if needed someday.

Dec 3, 2015 | 09:58 PM

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Any good full synthetic will work. I personally use Amsoil in all my vehicles and farm equipment. I have always had great results with it.

Dec 6, 2015 | 05:49 AM

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I went with Amsoil after talking to the people at my local Ford dealership. Between the oil change and starting to put premium fuel into it, I'm starting to see the advertised MPG claims. Thanks

Dec 6, 2015 | 06:27 AM

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My local dealer tells me that the only they are concerned about is the use of a MC oil filter. They claim that all oils of a particular blend ie, syn blend, full syn, etc are equal in quality.