Oil change interval ?

[GhastlyTT]

It actually says in the manual that it recommends changing the oil every 2k miles? This is an s650 with a supercharger just like a whipple right? Does the Shelby have aftermarket parts that are much different than the general aftermarket? Because if it's same aftermarket parts that are available to everyone than there would be no reason to change oil more often ect.

It's the same Whipple, and it's actually an optional post-title upgrade for their S650 GT350 upgrade package. Their site doesn't identify any other changes made to the motor. I suspect Shelby is demanding a 2000 mile oil change interval for no other reason than to "gotcha" the owners on warranty claims.

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[Zig]

How much crap are they blowing past the rings to say 2000 miles?

If you’re blowing that much no point in changing, just fill-n-go.

 

[Racer57]

Ford's Oil Life Monitor (OLM) operates on two principles: time and use.

When reset as part of an oil change, a clock reference for the OLM starts. If not driven a foot, it will alarm for an oil change at the end of one year.

Use is based on time driven, heat, RPM, drive cycles, etc. Put around, your OLM will probably alarm close to the end of one year or 10,000 mi / 16,000 km, whichever occurs first. Go out for a track weekend, it will be at 0% at the end of that weekend.

With both standards operating in the background, the car will announce 0% when whichever occurs first. For most of us, it will ensure at least annual oil changes, if not a bit more frequently. For people who track or drive hard, it will ensure the oil is changed sooner, on account of the additional wear.

PCM - Powertrain Control Module
IPC - Instrument Panel Cluster

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