Drive farther between oil changes.
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From: Indianapolis, area
Has anyone sent their Motocraft syn blend in for testing? If not I might send mine in at the next oil change and go from there on how long to go between changes. I'm currently changing at 3000 miles on my 05-5.4 3V.
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From: Marion VA
Originally Posted by stylinf150
If they are going to increase the interval between oil changes they better come out with a rust proof filter. I have seen people who dont drive much go 6 months or so and have the filter fail before they ever hit 3000 miles, one guy lost his motor due to it and it was not covered under warranty since it was longer than 3 months between oil changes. Most filters are only guaranteed for 3 months so I think this new interval will only help those of us who drive 2000 miles a month or more.
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From: Marion VA
Originally Posted by kretinus
Jiffy Lube makes it's recommendations based on the vehicle manufacturers recommendations for "severe" use regardless of the oil used.
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Originally Posted by osbornk
They sell oil changes. They can almost double sales if they convince their customers to go by their "suggestions". It's not hard figuring out whose interests they are looking out for.
We've fired people for trying to pad their paychecks as you describe.
