Oil Change message

browny · Mar 15, 2017

Oil Change message has been coming up on the dash for a couple of weeks. Booked into Ford this morning and Ford HQ are apparently telling the dealership that an oil change/filter is required and it is chargeable to me !! According to them it's caused by my driving style and isn't covered under warranty haha !!

addle: The dealership has done the job but one thing is for sure... there won't be any money leaving my pocket !!

Kristian87 · Mar 15, 2017

browny said:
Oil Change message has been coming up on the dash for a couple of weeks. Booked into Ford this morning and Ford HQ are apparently telling the dealership that an oil change/filter is required and it is chargeable to me !! According to them it's caused by my driving style and isn't covered under warranty haha !! addle: The dealership has done the job but one thing is for sure... there won't be any money leaving my pocket !!

IIRC this message is based on the build date of the car, so approx 1 year from that date or when you approach 10k miles. Driving style is no doubt factored in somehow too.

Mine popped up just after 9k miles & I think almost a year after build date.

Warning can be reset in the menu then it's up to you if you want to change the oil now or wait a bit...

McXtravert · Mar 15, 2017

Had this 2 weeks ago and checked oil which was a bit low. Topped up only then reset the warning.

Only had car 6 months and 4.5k miles so it does tie in with the build date.

Manders Mustang · Mar 15, 2017

Mine on sub 20%, service booked today. Running around right, it's basically a 1 year timer. Dealers should reset it when they do PDI etc.

V8_MOTOR · Mar 15, 2017

Oil is cheap. Crate engines are not

I plan on keeping my car for life so ill be doing my own oil changes in between what the service intervals recommend. its the easiest way of prolonging engine life. Shell Helix for the win!

Out of curiosity how much do ford charge?

Manders Mustang · Mar 15, 2017

V8_MOTOR said:
Oil is cheap. Crate engines are not

I plan on keeping my car for life so ill be doing my own oil changes in between what the service intervals recommend. its the easiest way of prolonging engine life. Shell Helix for the win!

Out of curiosity how much do ford charge?

£590 for a 3 year service. Some dealerships will charge upwards of this, but the £590 covers EB and GT for first 3 services and MOT on the 3rd.

Lots of reports coming in now from people doing services ranging from 160-240 per service, some are outside of that....

Major service I was told could cost £300... So it seemed pointless me not getting the plan in terms of saving money

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browny · Mar 15, 2017

Well well well... Ford do surprise you sometimes !! Picked the car up... oil/filter change done, no charge, although Ford HQ tried digging their heels in. Plus... the local dealership also gave me a Ford Mustang presentation box !! (I was told by my own dealer on collection last Sept there was no keyring... nothing). Nice touch... well pleased

Kristian87 · Mar 15, 2017

browny said:
Well well well... Ford do surprise you sometimes !! Picked the car up... oil/filter change done, no charge, although Ford HQ tried digging their heels in. Plus... the local dealership also gave me a Ford Mustang presentation box !! (I was told by my own dealer on collection last Sept there was no keyring... nothing). Nice touch... well pleased

Ooh what's in it???

browny · Mar 15, 2017

Kristian87 said:
Ooh what's in it???

Just a Mustang keyring/trolley coin and a Mustang coaster. Nothing of great value but a nice touch nevertheless.

Actual · Mar 15, 2017

Manders Mustang said:
£590 for a 3 year service. Some dealerships will charge upwards of this, but the £590 covers EB and GT for first 3 services and MOT on the 3rd.

As far as I know not MOT unless you have a local deal with your dealer. I'm interested if you have any documentation that shows an MOT is included.

Depending on mileage the 3rd service may not be at 3 years.

Manders Mustang · Mar 15, 2017

Actual said:
As far as I know not MOT unless you have a local deal with your dealer. I'm interested if you have any documentation that shows an MOT is included.

Depending on mileage the 3rd service may not be at 3 years.

My mileage will be at 3rd year ;)! It's whatever comes first, but in my case, highly likely it'll be on year 3. As for MOT, pretty sure it's on there, did ask dealer today and he said it comes with it.... Will see on year 3, end of the day it's like £30 to get an MOT. :lol:

Actual · Mar 15, 2017

Manders Mustang said:
£30 to get an MOT. :lol:

I think for my other cars the MOT cost was £54.85.

goldengooner · Mar 15, 2017

Manders Mustang said:
Mine on sub 20%, service booked today. Running around right, it's basically a 1 year timer. Dealers should reset it when they do PDI etc.

mine is 31% service on the 30th with all the mods
car will be 1 year old on the 21st

Manders Mustang · Mar 15, 2017

Actual said:
I think for my other cars the MOT cost was £54.85.

Halfords only £30 up here :lol:

hinch · Mar 15, 2017

mines on 21% after 2400 ish miles and 6 months :( me thinks the dealer never reset it when i picked it up even though I told them to make sure it was done.

Either way will wait till light comes on then shout at them for fixing it.

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