Engine Oil Life
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Engine Oil Life
So does anyone know how to find out what the oil life is? All I can gather from the manual is to look in the "system check" menu, and all I get from there is "OK".
Is there any way to get a percentage like Honda and Chevy do?
Thanks!
Is there any way to get a percentage like Honda and Chevy do?
Thanks!
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I was told to expect around 7500-10000 miles on that indicator.
My diesel tech said he wants to do the first change at 5000, which I am doing today.
Perhaps sometime soon somebody will post their mileage when that "OK" turns into something else. I think it will say "service engine soon".
My diesel tech said he wants to do the first change at 5000, which I am doing today.
Perhaps sometime soon somebody will post their mileage when that "OK" turns into something else. I think it will say "service engine soon".
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That's what I've done. I sent the oil samples and got test done on my 2003. The oil broke down usually between the 6000 and and 7000 mile range. So I always try to change it when I hit 5000. It's easy to remember by just looking at my mileage 5k, 10k, 15k, 20k I don't need a sticker in the corner of the window reminding me when my next oil change is.
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Free life time oil changes
My dealer offers life time oil changes on all fords sold at the dealership (which can add up after awhile). I hope I can talk them into 5000 mile oil changes or perhaps me paying for every other oil change. Thanks for the advice.
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Just hit 5k miles. Went to my dealer this PM to change the oil(first is free and every otherone afterone as well). Was told I didn't have to change it until a automated notice came on. They are seeing the notices from 6 to 7500 miles. Decided to wait to see what type of message I will get.
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