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Dec 19, 2001 | 11:27 AM

job1bf

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First oil Change

Jan 20, 2002 | 01:45 PM

Guido1

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First oil Change

Well after reading a lot here, and browsing through my owners manual, even though Ford said we can go 5k miles between oil changes, I'm probobly going to stick with about 3k, like I always have done with other vehicles.

I really don't want to wait that long for my first change. I keep checking my oil, and its still very clean, so I figured I can get some opinions from the "pro's" here.

When did you guys change your oil for the first time? I'm probobly going to just go ahead and do it next weekend since I already have about 700 miles on the truck now, but I thought we could discuss this a bit.

The thing I can't believe is that the Ford dealer here said it'll be okay till its first 5k, and the owners manual doesn't call for anything until 5k.

I don't know!

Thanks in Advance for any Input on this one.......I really learn a lot from you guys, and its much appreciated!:-X11

Jan 20, 2002 | 02:29 PM

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First oil Change

I changed the initial oil at 1500 miles, but I'd consider doing it even sooner. Be careful in thinking the way the oil looks indicates if it's clean or not. At assembly, there's bound to be some some shavings, filings, dust, or other debris left behind, IMHO.

I'd consider using synthetic oil, whichever brand your partial to. Again,IMHO, It's worth the difference.

Jan 20, 2002 | 02:55 PM

Monsta

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I didn't buy my truck new but if I did I probably woulda changed it at around 1500, and again at 5000 and every 5K after. I use Mobil 1 synthentic and my style of driving suits the 5K recommendations just fine.

Jan 20, 2002 | 07:02 PM

NoMo

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Probably not necessary, but I changed my oil at 500 miles. Then again at 3000 miles, 6000 miles, 9000 miles ....

Also over-kill, but I change the air filter every 6000 miles.

Jan 20, 2002 | 07:47 PM

sd4x4250

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First oil Change

I changed mine at 500, 1500, 5000, 10000....

Jan 20, 2002 | 09:57 PM

Edmo

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First oil Change

I changed mine pretty frequently at first: 50, 150, 300, and then at 1,000... Just kidding.

First oil change is coming up on 28 Jan (free from dealer) and will occur at around 2,500 miles.

They are going to use the required 5W20 and after that I will get my Motorcraft 5W20 at Wally World for $1.77/qt.

Edmo