How often do YOU change your oil
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Every 5K miles just like the dealer recomends and that's where I take it so they have all the maintennance records just in case. $18.95 with a coupon off the internet every time. That also includes filling all fluids and general inspection.
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My first change came at 2100 before my first trip towing the camper. The second was at 5500. It will be every 4000 from now on with a tire rotataion every other oil change. I use Motorcraft 5W20 and FL-820S filters. I have followed the same routine on my '99 and it has 134k and still going strong. I got 91k out of the original GoodYear AT/S tires!
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Originally Posted by Raoul
I don't mess around when it comes to maintenance. I change my oil every 1,000 miles religiously, I also rotate my tires every 500 miles.
People often stop when I'm on the side of the road to help me with a flat but, I tell them "No, I'm just rotating my tires".
People often stop when I'm on the side of the road to help me with a flat but, I tell them "No, I'm just rotating my tires".
You have got to be joking. That is absurd. What a waste of oil. lol 1,000 miles. I'd be changing my oil almost 3 times a month.
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Originally Posted by vader716
5000....
Suppose it takes you 6 months to get to 5000 miles....you think that is too long?
Suppose it takes you 6 months to get to 5000 miles....you think that is too long?
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I changed my oil at 1200 and again at 2500 to make sure the oil was fresh during break in. I again changed the oil at 5k, 10k and 15k using 5w-20 motorcraft with motorcraft filter all done at the dealer for $8 out the door for each oil change.
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Yer s'pposed to change yer oil ??? 
Jeez - I bought an AEM and it said it wuz oil-free!
An ya don't need ta rotate them tires - they rotate alla time when yer drivin' it anyways. 'Cept the spare - ya need to give it a spin once a while ...
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Jeez - I bought an AEM and it said it wuz oil-free!
An ya don't need ta rotate them tires - they rotate alla time when yer drivin' it anyways. 'Cept the spare - ya need to give it a spin once a while ...
Bubba
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Originally Posted by MGDfan
Yer s'pposed to change yer oil ???
Jeez - I bought an AEM and it said it wuz oil-free!
Bubba
Jeez - I bought an AEM and it said it wuz oil-free!
Bubba
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