First oil change
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First oil change
How many of you have actually done the first oil change on the 2009 f-150? I was attempting to do mine last night. When I got to the part where I remove the oil filter. Ford over tightened it and forgot to lube the gasket. It is stuck on there. I have tried 3 separate tools and with all 3 methods the oil filter wont budge. So I will be trying to track a couple of other tools to try one last method , before I try the good ole screwdriver through the filter.
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How many of you have actually done the first oil change on the 2009 f-150? I was attempting to do mine last night. When I got to the part where I remove the oil filter. Ford over tightened it and forgot to lube the gasket. It is stuck on there. I have tried 3 separate tools and with all 3 methods the oil filter wont budge. So I will be trying to track a couple of other tools to try one last method , before I try the good ole screwdriver through the filter.
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While we are talking about changing your oil, what can be done to make sure that Ford will honor the warranty if something goes wrong. I know some companies are sticklers on records to make sure the maintenance is done on schedule. I take the wifes VW to the dealer for this very reason.
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While we are talking about changing your oil, what can be done to make sure that Ford will honor the warranty if something goes wrong. I know some companies are sticklers on records to make sure the maintenance is done on schedule. I take the wifes VW to the dealer for this very reason.
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Likewise, if an engine failure did occur, it would be easy enough for a trained eye to determine if the routine maintanence was done. If you do your oil changes as you are supposed to, IMO, it wouild be tough for a car maker to accert that you did not.
Use a recommended brand and wieght of oil and the recommended filter and do it routinely and you'll be fine.
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I'm having my first oil change done at the dealer. First, it costs less than my time screwing with it. Second, I dont get dirty! Third, it goes into my maintenance records at the dealership. Third, I get a tech to look over all fluids and receive OM parts. Finally, I will have them upgrade the Sync to get 911 call and VH report service while I'm there too. On the first oil change of my previous truck (a Tundra), they did recall work that I was unaware of (new trailer hitch wiring) and a software upgrade at no charge. It's well worth the minimal charge for the first maint. to done at the dealer.
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My dealer threw in the first oil change for free. I only have 1000 miles on the truck though. While we're on the subject when should i get it changed for the first time? I know ford recommends 7500 miles but that sounds crazy. I'm thinking 3000 or so.
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yeah not to high jack this thread but the oil change milage? 7500 sounds a little high but that what the book says
but like broncobran's say's sounds a little crazy
i was thinking ever 5000
but like broncobran's say's sounds a little crazy
i was thinking ever 5000
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I actually did my first oil change at 1,000. Some mechanics and ford dealerships are strong believers in this.
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My Honda I had was every 10K for oil changes (reg oil not synthetic) including the first one, my motorcycle was after 1k for the first one (motorcycles use break in oil for the oil in the motor that is part of the reason for the change at 1K). Most mechanics i know believe and it makes sense that if something is going to go wrong with the motor early on in its life you will see it in the first oil change, tiny metal shavings in the oil and filter. I will probably change mine at 1K for the first one then 7500 after that.
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A buddy of mine from Britain, thinks that we Americans (and Canadians too I suppose) are crazy and our 3,000 mile fetish for changing our oil. He says in Britain even the true automotive nuts change their oil at 5,000 miles min, and those who change their oil at 5,000 miles are considered to be extremely overprotective.
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A buddy of mine from Britain, thinks that we Americans (and Canadians too I suppose) are crazy and our 3,000 mile fetish for changing our oil. He says in Britain even the true automotive nuts change their oil at 5,000 miles min, and those who change their oil at 5,000 miles are considered to be extremely overprotective.
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i bought mine on the 11th and i've got over 1200 miles on it so in another month it will be ready for a service. i just love riding around in it, night and day. i always take it to a service station, that way i don't have the mess and don't have to crawl under it.
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While we are talking about changing your oil, what can be done to make sure that Ford will honor the warranty if something goes wrong. I know some companies are sticklers on records to make sure the maintenance is done on schedule. I take the wifes VW to the dealer for this very reason.
kuhner
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