cmitc91 Member 56 Member For: 15y 4d Gender: Male Location: north brisbane Posted 28/12/11 06:32 AM Posted 28/12/11 06:32 AM hey guysI am approaching the 3k service and I have been told that it isnt recomended to change the oil in it till around 15k because its a special run oil ?? to me that seems a bit long what has other ppl done ?? I know they work on these everyday and would know what there doing but I just want to ask the question.and have you had any issuses after changing the oil at 3k. I have been brought up to change oil every 5k so theres always fresh oil in itcheers corey
sexual harrassment panda I see a red door and I want to paint it black Legacy Donating Member 5,919 Member For: 16y 10m 22d Gender: Male Location: Far north queensland Posted 28/12/11 06:37 AM Posted 28/12/11 06:37 AM first oil change is the most important one mate - 3000ks is tops I reckon
cmitc91 Member 56 Member For: 15y 4d Gender: Male Location: north brisbane Posted 28/12/11 06:46 AM Author Posted 28/12/11 06:46 AM yeah same to be honest like I just couldnt why not change it at 3k cause it wont hurt it. it probs be better less sh*t in it
GinjaNinja Member 125 Member For: 17y 25d Gender: Male Location: SEQ Posted 28/12/11 10:03 AM Posted 28/12/11 10:03 AM It seems like dealer servicing always try and educate vehicle owners on the benefits of increasing the duration during service intervals and most likely be of two reasons:1) Help trim some of the running cost by owners and....2) More wear and tear due to lesser TLC = more cars sold as most cars will past it's usefulnessThat's like saying it's better to wash your socks after wearing it twice after a hot, humid day at the soccer practice than to wash it straigaht after wearing it onceChange your oil at 5k u're car is stock
Aust_Monty Member 26 Member For: 14y 10m 11d Gender: Male Location: Toowoomba Posted 28/12/11 10:35 PM Posted 28/12/11 10:35 PM I'm in the same with Corey and due next week for the 3000klm service.I will be asking for an oil change as well as a tyre rotation... I'll pay the extra for it for the piece of mind.(Not trying to hijack your thread mate)
F1PERFORMANCE Legacy Donating Member 104 Member For: 17y 6m 4d Gender: Male Location: VIC Posted 28/12/11 11:32 PM Posted 28/12/11 11:32 PM change the oil but Dont put syn oil in yet these cars have very hard rings - wait till 10k
cmitc91 Member 56 Member For: 15y 4d Gender: Male Location: north brisbane Posted 29/12/11 03:02 AM Author Posted 29/12/11 03:02 AM dont worry Aust_Monty all good F1 PERFORMANCE what oil do they put in at the factory ?? your meaning dont put in fuly synthetic oil till 10k? what happens if you do?? I am just going to get ford to do it :/ aha just for piece of mind to be honest
sexual harrassment panda I see a red door and I want to paint it black Legacy Donating Member 5,919 Member For: 16y 10m 22d Gender: Male Location: Far north queensland Posted 29/12/11 03:04 AM Posted 29/12/11 03:04 AM ford will put whatever is in the 44 out the back
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Legacy Donating Member 1,808 Member For: 17y 9m 1d Gender: Male Posted 29/12/11 07:32 AM Posted 29/12/11 07:32 AM Manufacturers want all cars sludging up so eventally no one will see value in a 3+ year old car and just finance a new car.
The Outsider Legacy Donating Member 1,205 Member For: 15y 4m 2d Gender: Male Location: Burwood, NSW Posted 29/12/11 02:03 PM Posted 29/12/11 02:03 PM 2) More wear and tear due to lesser TLC = more cars sold as most cars will past it's usefulnessManufacturers want all cars sludging up so eventally no one will see value in a 3+ year old car and just finance a new car.wow you guys arent cynical at all
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