Oil line recall and oil change

[Tomster]

Its time for another oil change. I just did a 3 day track event and figured I'd change all the fluids.

To the point, they are going to loose a bunch of oil when they do this recall repair.

Now, I ask you to speculate..... Will the dealer do a complete oil change and replace the filter or will they just drop the filter and housing, replace the lines, reassemble, and then just top it up?

Why change the oil now if it will all be changed out very soon when the car is repaired under the recall?

Your inputs please.

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[CSL]

My intention is to insist on an oil change if that is not obvious to the dealer. Maybe I'm expecting too much?

 

[mattlqx]

I'd be surprised if they don't drain all the oil to do the recall.

Regardless, the recall isn't going to be happening starting Jan 1. You'll most likely be near all the way through this next change interval before you can get it done. Change them now. I'm doing mine next weekend because I'll be right at 5k miles.

 

[BlkGT3]

I seriously doubt they will do a complete oil change. Just add a quart or so and call it a day. It is costing ford enough without adding another $150.00 or so for a full oil change with filter.

Peter

 

[Epiphany]

I'm contemplating just paying for the part and doing it myself. Yes, it won't be properly documented at Ford. I don't need my splitter/bellypan screwed up a second time.

 

[VOODOO 6G]

I'm contemplating just paying for the part and doing it myself. Yes, it won't be properly documented at Ford. I don't need my splitter/bellypan screwed up a second time.

That's what I'm doing.

 

[KiLLeR2001]

I'll probably remove the splitter at home before taking the car in for service, then reinstall splitter when I get the car back home.

 

[Offboost]

I'm contemplating just paying for the part and doing it myself. Yes, it won't be properly documented at Ford. I don't need my splitter/bellypan screwed up a second time.

I was thinking I would first remove the splitter and belly pan then take it to the dealer and let them change the lines. Then inspect everything they did and then reinstall the pan and splitter.

I think doing the line yourself could leave Ford a way out if you ever had a engine issue. Not sure its worth the risk, now if I had a tune or other items that have already voided my warranty then I would not let them touch it and would do it myself.

 

[Tomster]

I was thinking I would first remove the splitter and belly pan then take it to the dealer and let them change the lines. Then inspect everything they did and then reinstall the pan and splitter.

I think doing the line yourself could leave Ford a way out if you ever had a engine issue. Not sure its worth the risk, now if I had a tune or other items that have already voided my warranty then I would not let them touch it and would do it myself.

That is the way I'm going to handle it.

I will change the oil now. I'll remove the splitter and belly when it is to go in for service so that I can inspect the work. Reassemble it myself.

 

[gww52]

I got my new oil lines a few weeks ago.
They were produced on 9/6/16 and I'll install them at the next oil change.
I don't expect you will lose much more than a quart of oil.

 

[jamesb1986]

I plan on asking them to incorporate an oil change with the recall fix. I spoke to my dealer and they seemed open to working something out where I at least pay for the filter. If the dealer is due to handle the recall in Jan or Feb I should be at about 1800 miles or so and that would be perfect for my first change, plus only taking the car in one time would help.

 

[Tomster]

I changed my oil yesterday and expected to see none of the sealant that I did last time. There was still a small amount at the bottom of the pan. I noticed some brass particles and am not overly concerned because it is still a very new engine. 2K miles. An oil sample was sent off to blackstone labs for analysis.

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