1000 mile oil change

[Pierre]

You are right, need to drive more.

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[Eli GT]

I used to laugh at people who had others change their oil. I always did it myself since I was 16 on my '55 Ford. Now poooff, I'm 75, my dealer labor costs are fair, I don't spill oil on the floor of my garage, I don't have to jack up the car to crawl underneath, getting up is the hard part and I don't have to recycle the old oil. I can get a full syn oil change for around $100 with tire rotations on my Mustang, Escape and F-150 and out lin less than an hour. I can still have fun and get dirty servicing my motorcycles, boat motor, tractor and lawn equipment.

 

[CMcA]

Anyone decide to just leave the tray/panel off after the first oil change?

 

[Pierre]

I used to laugh at people who had others change their oil. I always did it myself since I was 16 on my '55 Ford. Now poooff, I'm 75, my dealer labor costs are fair, I don't spill oil on the floor of my garage, I don't have to jack up the car to crawl underneath, getting up is the hard part and I don't have to recycle the old oil. I can get a full syn oil change for around $100 with tire rotations on my Mustang, Escape and F-150 and out lin less than an hour. I can still have fun and get dirty servicing my motorcycles, boat motor, tractor and lawn equipment.

You are so right I’m 63 and it’s harder to crawl around on the concrete.

 

[Grabber1]

At 64 years old I still do all my own work. Picked up a lift 3 years ago to make it enjoyable.

 

[95CobraR]

Why change the oil at 1000 miles?

 

[GrabThatBlue]

Why change the oil at 1000 miles?

Just to keep the heart healthy. Piece of mind.

 

[95CobraR]

Just to keep the heart healthy. Piece of mind.

If something is bad at 1000 miles, it will get really bad very quickly. Did you send it to a proper oil-testing facility?

Ford may cancel the warranty and blame you. They will test your new oil to be sure it is at factory requirements.

I say 7500 miles or one year. But continue to check the oil level regularly.

 

[krisk]

I’m 47 years old and still perfectly capable of changing my own oil. Since I was 15 I have worked on my own, and others, cars and used to always perform oil changes myself. I recently built a new shop and installed a two post lift to do automotive work. I generally enjoy working on vehicles.

However, I haven’t changed my own oil in 10 years or more. It costs maybe $15 more to take my vehicles to the dealer and have them do it than it does for me to buy the materials. I’ll pay $15 labor for an oil change any day of the week to avoid messing with it. If you want to change your own oil, then that’s great; go for it! It’s just not worth the minimal savings to me.

 

[rijndael]

If something is bad at 1000 miles, it will get really bad very quickly. Did you send it to a proper oil-testing facility?

Lots of people prefer to get the factory fill out fairly quickly because it can have a higher wear metal content .... since it's in during the break in. My factory fill had high Silicon levels, which is likely just RTV type sealants and not air filter issues, but it's good to note that in case it doesn't decline.

Ford may cancel the warranty and blame you. They will test your new oil to be sure it is at factory requirements.

If you used an oil that meets the requirements noted in your manual, they can't cancel your warranty. Save your receipts.

 

[Skye]

Why change the oil at 1000 miles?

Many perform their first at 1000 mi / 1600 km. It's officially broken-in then. Something of a milestone and celebration.

I believe it's also practical. Not only is there a certain amount of machining trash left over from the factory build, the engine internals are shedding the most materials during break-in (IMO). It's a step towards goodness not only to drain as much of the physical material as you can, but give the initial oil filter a high-five, then replace it.

If something is bad at 1000 miles, it will get really bad very quickly. Did you send it to a proper oil-testing facility?

Ford may cancel the warranty and blame you. They will test your new oil to be sure it is at factory requirements.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/first-oil-change-and-analysis.132878/page-2#post-4125644

I've been sending mine out for analysis. For the first several oil changes, the results have continued to improve.

I agree: all replacement items should meet or exceed the specification listed in the Owner's Manual.

I say 7500 miles or one year. But continue to check the oil level regularly.

That's cool. Countless people follow the Owner's Manual and continue to enjoy their vehicles. Some go above and beyond, from either personal preference or unique conditions (tracking, modifications, etc.) As long as the Maintenance Requirements are met, there should not be any issues.

Replacement item specifications were mentioned above.

Good Fuel. While I think virtually all of us stay at or above the minimum recommended octane, it's also important to use a Top Tier fuel. https://www.toptiergas.com/

 

[GrabThatBlue]

If something is bad at 1000 miles, it will get really bad very quickly. Did you send it to a proper oil-testing facility?

Ford may cancel the warranty and blame you. They will test your new oil to be sure it is at factory requirements.

I say 7500 miles or one year. But continue to check the oil level regularly.

I document everything I do on the car.

 

[robvas]

It costs maybe $15 more to take my vehicles to the dealer and have them do it than it does for me to buy the materials.

Doubt it.

What did your last oil change cost?

 

[krisk]

Doubt it.

What did your last oil change cost?

My last oil change was in my 2021 F-250 7.3. Total cost was $77.88. Oil and filter cost is around $60-65.

 

[robvas]

My last oil change was in my 2021 F-250 7.3. Total cost was $77.88. Oil and filter cost is around $60-65.

You can buy two jugs of oil at Walmart for $20 each and a filter for $7. $47

What about your Mustang? Everyone here talks about $130 at the dealer

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