30k kms service check

Guys,
I've just passed the 30k kms milestone and should give my car the second service check.
I don't want to go to my dealer since the guys there always have a bad attitude; moreover, I have a friend with a garage that is way cheaper and a good mechanic.
The only problem is that he never worked on a mustang (mine is the only one in my 100k inhabitants town) and he is a bit scared.. I reassured that it is only a ford so "think at it as a fiesta with steroids!"

Do someone of you guys know the check list for this service? Oil change, oil filter change, air filter change (thus I have a K&N washable filter), probably a\c filter change...

Actually I haven't checked in the manual, don't know if it is written somewhere!

I'd change everything you've mentioned. Also check if all fluids are still level. You shouldn't worry about coolant yet. Although Ford only does it every 60K, I'd personally change plugs sooner too. The OEM ones seem to be pretty strong, So unless you're planning on tuning it I'd just stay with new OEM plugs. Makes the car happy In case you'd do the plugs; they have to be gapped to 0.030" (the oem ones at least) and torqued to 10ftlbs.

Ow and there's a service kit from Ford, but that contains the air filter as well...

Aaaand check brakes if you need new pads

Thanks PJ! Do you also know how frequently I should whas the washable filter? And do I need something special to wash it?

Here's the service schedule for 30k (but it's for a GT, should the same for an Ecoboost)

You are the man, John

On the Ford Etis page you can download the service list for your car based on the VIN.

http://www.etis.ford.com/fordservic...Z3gEn7aN1g2p_lw3rqVKB8R3Vtj2LZhpq.eccvas1900l

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On the Ford Etis page you can download the service list for your car based on the VIN.

http://www.etis.ford.com/fordservic...Z3gEn7aN1g2p_lw3rqVKB8R3Vtj2LZhpq.eccvas1900l

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Even better, since this gives me the service sheet in italian
thanks!

So basically all they replace at 15k is the engine oil + filter and at 30k the engine oil + filter plus the interior filter. The rest is just checking the obvious.

Btw the mechanic at my dealership had to look up on youtube where the interior filter was positioned and how to replace it.

So that'll be 330 euro please.

I'm back from my friend's garage! He didn't find the interior filter from his supplier so I have to check by myself online and then he will happily change for me.
Other than that, while he replaced engine oil + oil filter I "checked the obvious" on the underside and all is ok.

Total: 75 eur

My previous check at the dealer, at 15k kms, with only engine oil and oil filter was 231 eur.


Eric, 330 eur is insane!

I've made my 2nd check last week too would send you the list but now it's too late... and yea well.. I haved paid a bit more.. about 750chf... so about 700€... swiss mechs are expensive ahah

vieirinha33 said:

I've made my 2nd check last week too would send you the list but now it's too late... and yea well.. I haved paid a bit more.. about 750chf... so about 700€... swiss mechs are expensive ahah

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WHAT!!!:frusty: For an oil change?
Did you get lobster, champagne and caviar on top of that?

Everything in Switzerland is rediculously expensive compared to the rest of Europe. It might actually make sense for you to drive to Austria or Germany to get your car serviced.

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WHAT!!!:frusty: For an oil change?
Did you get lobster, champagne and caviar on top of that?

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Or at least a reach around!:lol:

I go rent a bay to do my inspections
$48 for 6 quarts of RP 10w40 HPS
MotorCraft/Fram XG/Royal Purple oil filter $6-16.
1 hour on a lift =$6

$60 all in

You know, I never heard of lift\bay rental around here.. that could be a potential new market for Italy