jimbo67
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Oil change at 3,426 Blackstone Report...My first oil change was at 735. Just was a convenient time for me. Here is the Blackstone report.
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Oil change at 3,426 Blackstone Report...My first oil change was at 735. Just was a convenient time for me. Here is the Blackstone report.
I know this is a matter of preference but I guess there's no reason I can't go 1500 or even 2000 miles on the factory oil before going full synthetic? Basically I'm thinking I'll change the oil two times in the first 5K miles and then at 5K intervals after that unless I'm way off base on my thinking?Thanks for sharing. My first oil change was at 850 miles. Your results show me that I made the right move .Next change at 3000 with Pennzoil ultra platinum.
First oil change was Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, so yes GF 6.That's quite a swing in additive packages between samples.
The viscosity looks low in both cases for a 5w30 it's more like a 5w20 / 0w20 (the latter is oddly higher at 100c)
The viscosity at 40c is far more useful than 100c
What oil did you put in at the first change ?
Was it a GF-6 oil ?
Fuel content is usually the major dropper in viscosity, which can also be picked up in the flashpoint.
Edit - Reading back if you changed to PUP GF6 then flashpoint is on the money for normal, viscosity would of been 10.3. when new which is a little on the low side for a 5w30 but doesn't explain the factory oil at all.
Yup, unfortunately if someone does your oil change make sure they put it back on correctly.Do you still have to remove 15 screws and 4 clips on the body pan to do an oil change? WTH..!
Jes’ You'd think Ford would develop a brain and put in a hatch for the filter like every Japanese manufacturer has.Yup, unfortunately if someone does your oil change make sure they put it back on correctly.
The engineers and design team don't have to worry about those kinda things. I work on these cars every day. I would love to bring them in the shop to do what we do. They would be lost!Jes’ You'd think Ford would develop a brain and put in a hatch for the filter like every Japanese manufacturer has.
Yes I can imagine. They never seem to think of the mechanics who have to work on these things.The engineers and design team don't have to worry about those kinda things. I work on these cars every day. I would love to bring them in the shop to do what we do. They would be lost!
My Ecboost doesn’t have that many screws. Has like 6-8 with two push in clips.Do you still have to remove 15 screws and 4 clips on the body pan to do an oil change? WTH..!
The GT has 15 and 4 clips but it will end up with a door when I do my first oil change. I’m not doing 15 screws every change. Ford needs their head examined.My Ecboost doesn’t have that many screws. Has like 6-8 with two push in clips.
Lol I totally agree. I work at a tire and alignment shop that also does service jobs so I know all about all the different makes and models. All the engineers need a swift kick in the but over designsThe GT has 15 and 4 clips but it will end up with a door when I do my first oil change. I’m not doing 15 screws every change. Ford needs their head examined.