First Oil Change - 2015 GT PP

[Nanashii]

With full synthetic it will be 10k. If I went the synthetic blend route it would be 5k.

Do you plan on changing the filter at 10k as well or earlier?

Also, did you go with 5W-20 or 5W-30?

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[Todd15Fastback]

Ford dealerships usually save you money if you bought the car from them. My dealer charges me $35 after tax for my Focus (synthetic blend), which is actually cheaper than buying the oil + filter when factor in every 5th is free (average price is below $30).

I used to have a lot of joy with changing my escort's oil, but since my FoST has an undercarriage protector, it's just too much hassle - especially when it's more expensive.

I agree with everything you said above!! These dealer oil changes are a great deal and very convenient.

Do you plan on changing the filter at 10k as well or earlier?

Also, did you go with 5W-20 or 5W-30?

The filter will be changed at 10k miles and not before.

I went with 5w-20 Full Synthetic.

 

[hunter7389]

Your doing it wrong lol.

Mobile one is $23 for 5 qts, and the OEM Motorcraft filter is $5. Both at the local Walmart

 

[xXANCHORMONXx]

Your doing it wrong lol.

Mobile one is $23 for 5 qts, and the OEM Motorcraft filter is $5. Both at the local Walmart

I'd rather use olive oil, Mobil one is one of the lowest quality synthetics on the market. It went downhill after 07 or so.

There's a reason why it's so cheap....

 

[Nanashii]

I agree with everything you said above!! These dealer oil changes are a great deal and very convenient.

The filter will be changed at 10k miles and not before.

I went with 5w-20 Full Synthetic.

I am thinking about going the 10k route as well except change the filter at 5k, top off and use 5W-30.

 

[hunter7389]

I'd rather use olive oil, Mobil one is one of the lowest quality synthetics on the market. It went downhill after 07 or so.

There's a reason why it's so cheap....

Thats not the argument. The OP mentioned Mobile One being $10/qt, that's why I mentioned it.

Just about all the Synthetics are under $30 for a 5qt jug at wally world

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Thats not the argument. The OP mentioned Mobile One being $10/qt, that's why I mentioned it.

Just about all the Synthetics are under $30 for a 5qt jug at wally world

I paid about $10/qt for Mobil1 extended performance for my other cars. Filter was $14. Bought it at Advanced Auto.

 

[Seabee1973]

I'd rather use olive oil, Mobil one is one of the lowest quality synthetics on the market. It went downhill after 07 or so.

There's a reason why it's so cheap....

Cheap? Lol. Mobil1 costs more than motorcraft full synthetic and is one of the best oils out there.... been using it in the truck ever since I got it 122k miles and kicking

 

[xXANCHORMONXx]

Cheap? Lol. Mobil1 costs more than motorcraft full synthetic and is one of the best oils out there.... been using it in the truck ever since I got it 122k miles and kicking

Never said Motorcraft was good either.

It blows my mind where people go to save money, if you did some research you'd realize all synthetics are not created equal.

How do you know Mobil 1 is one of the best? Have you tested it? Have you seen the 4 ball wear results? The lack of essential additives like zinc that it has hardly any of?

 

[petraman]

Have you tested it? Have you seen the 4 ball wear results?

Have you? If so, post the results because you haven't backed up any of your claims. I've used Mobil 1 in all of my cars since 2006 when I bought my first so I'm curious about it.

 

[Tim Hilliard]

Todd, you started another oil argument LOL. :lol: at the 4 ball test. I would caution people from over changing the oil filter. Change it when you change the oil, no point in introducing anymore debris into your engine than needed. Plus you'll do more damage with all the dry starts from empty oil filters...unless your car with a pre-lube system, I know mine didn't. I have around 800+ Smiles on mine and I may pull a sample soon, which will show nothing I presume but I'm curious.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Todd, you started another oil argument LOL. :lol: at the 4 ball test. I would caution people from over changing the oil filter. Change it when you change the oil, no point in introducing anymore debris into your engine than needed. Plus you'll do more damage with all the dry starts from empty oil filters...unless your car with a pre-lube system, I know mine didn't. I have around 800+ Smiles on mine and I may pull a sample soon, which will show nothing I presume but I'm curious.

Man, I am a troublemaker:cheers:

Had I planned a bit better, I would've had my Blackstone kit to get the sample. I am very curious as well. I will do it on my next change.

What oil are you going with? I have 1077 smiles on my face as well. When I walk out into the garage the first thing that pops into my mind is that I own an exotic car!! That rear view with the fastback just exudes sex and exoticness...yes, that is my word.

 

[xXANCHORMONXx]

Have you? If so, post the results because you haven't backed up any of your claims. I've used Mobil 1 in all of my cars since 2006 when I bought my first so I'm curious about it.

I'd be happy too!

Here are some results with other oil as well. Off the shelf castrol did better as noted.
http://www.syntheticwarehouse.com/mobil1_test.htm

And this will give you a visual..

http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil Tests.pdf

 

[petraman]

Thanks for digging that up... I think I'll still use Mobil 1 in the Fiesta but when I get the Mustang I might experiment with other brands like Royal Purple.

 

[Renner]

Change my oil every 5,000 miles due to it being my daily driver along with my AutoX car. The oil and filter are change about every 3 months at this interval as I drive roughly 18-19k a year. I use Mobile 1 with OEM filter and never had an issue. Will continue to do the same with this mustang and will get a black stone report every other oil change to ensure that everything is in working order.

Oil choice discussions in a car forum are like political talk at a bar...

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