Ford Explorer 2002 First Oil Chg Time Frame
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Ford Explorer 2002 First Oil Chg Time Frame
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I have a 2002 Explorer with just over a 1000 miles on it and have not changed the original oil. I spoke with a Service Advisor and they stated it not necessary to change the factory oil any earlier than the recommended 3000 mile period. In other vehicles I have purchased new I always removed the factory oil around the 500 mile point because during engine break-in, wear metals are greater and the oil needs to be changed earlier the first time. But again the Service Advisor also stated this is not a problem in todays engines. Any thoughts on this from the group? As it is now I plan on changing the factory oil at 2000 mile point. Just don't feel good about leaving the original oil in much longer.
Also had a question about a TSB I saw for the Explorer aboout Oil priming procedures.
It titled: 01-24-6 DEC 01 Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
Anyone seen this and is there special procedures that need to be followed when changing oil for the Explorer??
Thanks in advance.
Howie in Vegas
I have a 2002 Explorer with just over a 1000 miles on it and have not changed the original oil. I spoke with a Service Advisor and they stated it not necessary to change the factory oil any earlier than the recommended 3000 mile period. In other vehicles I have purchased new I always removed the factory oil around the 500 mile point because during engine break-in, wear metals are greater and the oil needs to be changed earlier the first time. But again the Service Advisor also stated this is not a problem in todays engines. Any thoughts on this from the group? As it is now I plan on changing the factory oil at 2000 mile point. Just don't feel good about leaving the original oil in much longer.
Also had a question about a TSB I saw for the Explorer aboout Oil priming procedures.
It titled: 01-24-6 DEC 01 Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
Anyone seen this and is there special procedures that need to be followed when changing oil for the Explorer??
Thanks in advance.
Howie in Vegas
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Ford Explorer 2002 First Oil Chg Time Frame
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Oct-02 AT 05:27 PM (EST)]u doint have to change it tell 3,000 miles the guy you talked with was right today moters doint have the problem with metal parts and stuff ur fine to leave it in untell 3,000
