[boaterbob]

I have a '97 F150 4wd and a '98 Expy. Both have always had oil changes at Ford dealers using Motorcraft 5W-20 blended oil. I've recently moved and the closest Ford dealer is 26 miles away.

I stopped at my very close local Walmart and they charge $30 (plus $2.77 for each quart of oil over 5 qts). I can specify (w/o any extra charge) to use Motorcraft blended 5W-20 oil for the $30 fee. They also, like Ford dealers, check lights, brakes, etc and report the results.

Can anyone think of any reason not to use the Walmart service - I get the same oil as Ford uses. But, they do charge an extra dollar to use a Motorcraft oil filter. Their Fram filter is included in the $30 fee. BTW, Ford charges $39.95.

Thanks
Robert