Mach 1 Oil Change

[ChitownStang]

Hey guys, I'm creeping up on a thousand miles and I think I may change the oil early after break-in at 1000.
Any tips. Is it much different than my 15GT which I've done many times?
I read there is some kind of gt350 oil filter adapter, what does this mean for me?
Planning on doing 10qts Motorcraft Full Synthetic 5W30 is what I think the weight is.
Thanks

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[Zelek]

Hey guys, I'm creeping up on a thousand miles and I think I may change the oil early after break-in at 1000.
Any tips. Is it much different than my 15GT which I've done many times?
I read there is some kind of gt350 oil filter adapter, what does this mean for me?
Planning on doing 10qts Motorcraft Full Synthetic 5W30 is what I think the weight is.
Thanks

It's no different than any other car out there. Drain the oil, change the filter and be done with it.

 

[kiksbutt]

Check your owners manual. There are probably 1-2 members here that just got a Mach 1 so I doubt anyone has any experience with it. It should be all the same.

 

[ChitownStang]

So, what’s the gt350 adapter?

 

[Strokerswild]

Actually, it is quite a bit different, although the basic concept is the same. Your '15 had the old-school steel threaded drain plug in a steel oil pan. Unless I'm mistaken, Your Mach has a large-diameter yellow plastic plug in a plastic oil pan requiring no tools.

Assuming you've got the yellow plastic plug, I would suggest you invest in the Ronin Factory oil plug setup. Unless you're supremely talented, you'll probably make a hell of a mess the first time you change oil. I wasn't so talented the first time I changed oil in my '19 F150 with the 5.0, and not even the second time during which I installed my Ronin; both changes were miniature Exxon Valdez events on my shop floor. The Ronin plug lets you use a hose to get the oil in your drain pan where it belongs.

Link: https://roninfactory.com/products/f...MI6dHe7-jY7wIVfTizAB02ZgqREAAYASAAEgJuOPD_BwE

 

[ChitownStang]

Actually, it is quite a bit different, although the basic concept is the same. Your '15 had the old-school steel threaded drain plug in a steel oil pan. Unless I'm mistaken, Your Mach has a large-diameter yellow plastic plug in a plastic oil pan requiring no tools.

Assuming you've got the yellow plastic plug, I would suggest you invest in the Ronin Factory oil plug setup. Unless you're supremely talented, you'll probably make a hell of a mess the first time you change oil. I wasn't so talented the first time I changed oil in my '19 F150 with the 5.0, and not even the second time during which I installed my Ronin; both changes were miniature Exxon Valdez events on my shop floor. The Ronin plug lets you use a hose to get the oil in your drain pan where it belongs.

Link: https://roninfactory.com/products/f...MI6dHe7-jY7wIVfTizAB02ZgqREAAYASAAEgJuOPD_BwE

Lol.. Exxon oil spill
Thanks for this advice!

 

[Pipefittermax]

Did you put oil on the oil filter gasket when you changed the oil

 

[Pipefittermax]

Video about oil change

 

[ChitownStang]

Lol.. Exxon oil spill
Thanks for this advice!

Well, did the first oil change on the Mach 1 at 2800 miles yesterday.
Couple things…
-my race ramps no longer work on the front of the Mach, it must sit way lower than my 15gt. Also the rake and splitter probably play a role too.
-the plastic drain plug is weird, first time seeing one like this. My permanent replacement UPR plug inspires confidence, nicely made!
- oil filter seems to be moved and is quit easy to get too. Got it off by hand and hand tightened as hard as I could on the new one. For the record I put the slightest rub around the ring of the filter with my oily finger… just couldn’t do a dry gasket.
Against my religion.. lol
- 10 quarts of fresh motorcraft 5w30 full synthetic..
She is purring like a kitten!

 

[Mach U]

Hey guys, I'm creeping up on a thousand miles and I think I may change the oil early after break-in at 1000.
Any tips. Is it much different than my 15GT which I've done many times?
I read there is some kind of gt350 oil filter adapter, what does this mean for me?
Planning on doing 10qts Motorcraft Full Synthetic 5W30 is what I think the weight is.
Thanks

Hey guys, I'm creeping up on a thousand miles and I think I may change the oil early after break-in at 1000.
Any tips. Is it much different than my 15GT which I've done many times?
I read there is some kind of gt350 oil filter adapter, what does this mean for me?
Planning on doing 10qts Motorcraft Full Synthetic 5W30 is what I think the weight is.
Thanks

Your question and then the subsequent answers are exactly why I’ve leased my last 4 cars. I let the dealer handle the issues to include free oil changes. A more expensive way to go, but those of us that are clueless have little choice. If I’m still in love with the car at lease end I have the option to purchase.

 

[ChitownStang]

Your question and then the subsequent answers are exactly why I’ve leased my last 4 cars. I let the dealer handle the issues to include free oil changes. A more expensive way to go, but those of us that are clueless have little choice. If I’m still in love with the car at lease end I have the option to purchase.

I just can’t let common dealership mistakes happen to my baby.
I guess if you lease who cares right.
No mods for you though.. Lol

 

[Mach U]

I just can’t let common dealership mistakes happen to my baby.
I guess if you lease who cares right.
No mods for you though.. Lol

You are correct. My 2014 GT has all the mods I need, so I’m staying stock With the Mach.

 

[ChitownStang]

I didn’t know you could lease a Mach… interesting

 

[Leeroy]

Do the Mach1s have the same oil filter as the GT? Will be changing mine shortly

 

[ChitownStang]

Do the Mach1s have the same oil filter as the GT? Will be changing mine shortly

Yes

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