1st Oil Change

[Killbot]

My T has just clocked about 7000k's and I have heard that doing an oil change is important at this time by a few people ( including the sales guy who sold me the car). So with that being the case how would I go about this? and what oil to use? Synthetic, semi-synthetic or what?

A) Take it into a dealer and get them to do it

B) Get a private mechanic to do it and tell them which oil to use

(comedy option) C) Do it myself with humerous/disasterous consequences as I have no idea what I am doing.

Any impute would be much appreciated thanks.

[JB]

Hey killbot, did you change it at your 3000k check up?

Mate I personally would do it myself, in realtion to oils there are plenty of good syth oils and everyone seems to use different ones dependant on their choice.

Mate I would like you to take option C, we will get some of the members to come over with some beers, we will watch and drink while you attempt it, could'nt think of a better way to spend a Sat afternoon laughing! :lol:

[ZAP]

Killbot,

Changing your oil now is a great idea. Mine has done 3000km and I am doing the change this weekend, as 15,000km is WAY too long.

If you have never changed oil, I suggest you take it to any mechanic and pay $100 for the job. The dealer will do the same, it will only cost you more. I suggest that you stick with a mineral oil and not go synthetic as the engine is still running in and synthetic will prevent the engine running in properly.

[Killbot]

I didnt change it at 3000k's so I definatly think its due for it,

if I cant use fully synthetic is semi-synthetic ok?? I wanna use the best stuff I can.

[Zeke]

I had the oil and filter changed by the dealer at 3000 and 9000k's. Can't do any harm to change the oil more frequently than recommended.

But I really feel like the odd one out here as I am doing something really weird and eccentric.....I'm using the LPG 1540 oil recommended by ford for the Turbo. I figured Ford might just have some idea what oil works best in these cars....silly me!

When I get time, I'll have to wade thru all the oily posts and find out what's wrong with the oil Ford recommend so I'll know why I shouldn't be using it.

[stang]

Mate do it yourself not that hard I used shell helix plus it comes in the blue bottle

you need 2 x 5 litres and of course an oil filter the T Takes about 7 litres but read your manual. Get a mate to come round and help if u not sure, but at least you will know how to do it the next time.

regards

Stang

[Guest Big Mick]

I changed mine at 1,000ks and 5,000ks and will do every 5,000ks from now on.

I use Magnetic.

If you do it on your own, do yourself a favour and buy a motorcraft filter, that way you'll eliminate any possible issues with warranty (Not really relevant to me ).

I get it done at a local shop, that way I can have a good look under the car while the oils draining.

Mick

[YOOT]

Where can you get Motorcraft (FORD) filters from - dealer? I have only seen Ryco around the popular shops.

[dingah2]

Try Penrite 10/10ths Synthetic it has the widest SAE ratings of any commercially available motore oil. Covers cold starts and extreme heats by a wide margin.

Dingah

[Guest Big Mick]

Where can you get Motorcraft (FORD) filters from - dealer? I have only seen Ryco around the popular shops.

The bloke who does my oil change supplies the filter. I think he said he buys in bulk from the local Ford dealer, so I would try there.

Mick