Maintenance intervals

[Tamadrummer88]

Hey everyone. I’ve been reading through the manual and found the servicing intervals, but was curious what some of yall are following for service. Only thing I don’t see is an interval for oil changes. I come from the Toyota world where everything is either time or mileage based. This is my first time owning a vehicle with an oil life monitor. I know if I don’t reach X mileage then I should change it once a year. My GT is mainly a weekend/fun/road trip car which wouldn’t even see 5k miles a year, if that.

Also, what are yall paying for servicing at the dealer? I’d do my oil changes myself, but my garage space is very small and I’m not looking forward to removing all the push pins and screws to take off the aero cover.

Thanks.

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[Skye]

If you scroll down to printed page 437 in the manual (2024), it lists suggested oil change mileage intervals. Printed page 313 lists information for track use.

Oil changes in my area depend on several factors. Many dealers run specials. Read the fine print though. If wanting full synthetic or needing 10 quarts / 9.4 litres, the pricing changes. Last time I checked, a dealer oil change, full synthetic, 10 quarts, was $125-150.

Labor rates in my area are generally $150 an hour, any make.

Mobile service is now available by many dealers. If within a given distance, they can do the oil change at your residence. The techs are prepared to remove the bottom panel and do the oil change outside. They use a vacuum recovery system to remove the oil, into a tank in the van. They'll then change the filter, add oil from a pump system and button is all back up.

 

[Tamadrummer88]

If you scroll down to printed page 437 in the manual (2024), it lists suggested oil change mileage intervals. Printed page 313 lists information for track use.

Oil changes in my area depend on several factors. Many dealers run specials. Read the fine print though. If wanting full synthetic or needing 10 quarts / 9.4 litres, the pricing changes. Last time I checked, a dealer oil change, full synthetic, 10 quarts, was $125-150.

Labor rates in my area are generally $150 an hour, any make.

Mobile service is now available by many dealers. If within a given distance, they can do the oil change at your residence. The techs are prepared to remove the bottom panel and do the oil change outside. They use a vacuum recovery system to remove the oil, into a tank in the van. They'll then change the filter, add oil from a pump system and button is all back up.

Thanks for that very detailed response. Is mobile service pricing similar to getting it done at a dealer?

Also, I’m very surprised this engine uses a synthetic blend rather than full synthetic. Would it be alright to run a blend for the whole life of the engine? (Sorry to ask this, I come from the Toyota/Lexus world where oil is full synthetic)

 

[ListedGuru]

If you scroll down to printed page 437 in the manual (2024), it lists suggested oil change mileage intervals. Printed page 313 lists information for track use.

Oil changes in my area depend on several factors. Many dealers run specials. Read the fine print though. If wanting full synthetic or needing 10 quarts / 9.4 litres, the pricing changes. Last time I checked, a dealer oil change, full synthetic, 10 quarts, was $125-150.

Labor rates in my area are generally $150 an hour, any make.

Mobile service is now available by many dealers. If within a given distance, they can do the oil change at your residence. The techs are prepared to remove the bottom panel and do the oil change outside. They use a vacuum recovery system to remove the oil, into a tank in the van. They'll then change the filter, add oil from a pump system and button is all back up.

Please excuse my ignorance but how do I access the printed manual you mentioned above? I thought the manual had to be accessed through the sync system in the car? Again sorry for the question as I may not be remembering this correctly

 

[Skye]

Thanks for that very detailed response. Is mobile service pricing similar to getting it done at a dealer?

Also, I’m very surprised this engine uses a synthetic blend rather than full synthetic. Would it be alright to run a blend for the whole life of the engine? (Sorry to ask this, I come from the Toyota/Lexus world where oil is full synthetic)

I'd chat up the dealer in your area, or review the dealer's web site. Pricing could vary from location-to-location.

In my city, there is no additional charge for home care. I think dealers are happy enough capturing what they can, people that might not otherwise go to the dealer. Further, there are corporate clients they look after now; it's more efficient for everyone with one truck and a tech versus ferrying multiple cars to-and-from. I've noticed rental car companies are now doing service from mobile vans.

The manual lists WSS-M2C961-A1 as the spec, which, translates to ILSAC GF-6 or API SP. A1 is the requirement. As long as you meet or exceed that, you're good to go. Blend would be fine. Millions of engines will run blend for their entire lives. If you'd like to go above that, but using a full synthetic, you can do that to. Blend or Full meet the requirement and satisfy the warranty.

https://www.motorcraft.com/us/en_us...ae-5w-30-synthetic-blend-motor-oils.html/1000

https://360.lubrizol.com/Specifications/ILSAC/ILSAC-GF-6

https://www.api.org/products-and-se...ies-and-classifications/latest-oil-categories

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...api-sp-vs-ford-wss-m2c961-a1-pennzoil.341957/

Please excuse my ignorance but how do I access the printed manual you mentioned above? I thought the manual had to be accessed through the sync system in the car? Again sorry for the question as I may not be remembering this correctly

The PDF can be pulled here. Enjoy.

https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/mustang/2024/owner-manuals/

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/..._Mustang_Owners_Manual_version_1_om_EN-US.pdf

 

[Toba68]

I have had Coyote engines dating back to 2012, and have found the oil life monitor to be quite intuitive. In my F150 it will range between 16,000 Km when doing a lot of summer highway driving and 8,000 Km when doing a lot of start/stop city driving.

The Mustang gets an oil change once per year before going into storage for the winter so never get enough mileage to trigger the oil monitor warning.

 

[robvas]

I have had Coyote engines dating back to 2012, and have found the oil life monitor to be quite intuitive. In my F150 it will range between 16,000 Km when doing a lot of summer highway driving and 8,000 Km when doing a lot of start/stop city driving.

Screw waiting that long to change the oil.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Thanks for that very detailed response. Is mobile service pricing similar to getting it done at a dealer?

Also, I’m very surprised this engine uses a synthetic blend rather than full synthetic. Would it be alright to run a blend for the whole life of the engine? (Sorry to ask this, I come from the Toyota/Lexus world where oil is full synthetic)

Because Ford owns Motorcraft and its cheaper to use and makes them more money. Keep in mind 80% of dealer profits come from service.

That said, I think Ford does offer a full synthetic upgrade, but it's really pricey.

Most full synthetic oil changes outside the dealer will run you $100-$120.

 

[Ryunker]

I have never trusted the oil monitor system. I do my DH @3,000 miles full synthetic. First one at 1k, then at 3k, 6k and next one at 9k. Oil monitor says it needs to be changed again... Gut feeling is the monitor is stupid. Will be doing diff service at the next one at 9k.

Manufactures in my opinion, recommend maintenance, based on when the decide you will desire a replacement vehicle. In my life, I choose to make that decision for myself.

 

[Decio]

I store my GT over the winter and change the oil when I bring it back on the road. My Oil Life Monitor read 46%, but an annual oil change is worth the peace of mind for me. Full synthetic at Tasca Ford in Seekonk, MA was $210 today. I paid about half in FordPass points, cash for the rest. I know I can pay less, but with my extended warranty I don't want any BS so I choose to take it to a dealer.

 

[robvas]

I have never trusted the oil monitor system. I do my DH @3,000 miles full synthetic. First one at 1k, then at 3k, 6k and next one at 9k. Oil monitor says it needs to be changed again... Gut feeling is the monitor is stupid.

You didn't reset the monitor? It just goes by driving data and time. So it doesn't know you changed the oil until you manually reset it.

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