Just changed my buddies oil in a 03 4.6. He went way over the interval not sure how long but was complaining of a ticking sound. We drained the pan and it had less than 1qt in it. Motor still ran fine.

Now with proper ammount of oil ticking is gone.....

what an idiot

 

wow, idiot is right

 

I know people that do that....Mostly girls though.Although my buddy thinks the amsoil that his mechanic put in will last 1 year in his 350Z (Its what the mech told him) And he paid $150 for the oil change..

 

There are guys here who do that. never heard of them having an issue.. Id rather change it 3 times ..

 

He used Royal Purple also.

It amazing the motor was still even running!

 

I had him put motorcraft 5w20 this time.

 

If you're talking about the 1 year oil change....What is one year though? Some people can put 15k/year, others 50k/year...Doesnt sound like good change intervals...

 

Ive noticed ford motors burn oil, my chevys on the other hand dont use a drop.

 

Good ole' chevy-ford debate....Your post reminded me of when i go to party at my buddys house. He's a chevy man for life type and all the guys he hangs with are diehard chevy too and every time i go over there im always outnumbered so i just gotta stay quiet while they babble on Kinda funny cuz i grew up with the guy since we were kids...Good times...

 

I change mine in the Ford every 3-6k

 

Well I own both. I figure if you follow the oil change interval you will be fine. My Ford is SOLID, way better built than the Chevy. My buddy obviously does not follow the manual. My ford burns about a .5 qt every 3000 miles.

 

Yea, mine burns its share also after 330,000 miles...."My Ford is SOLID, way better built than the Chevy." I agree but, try telling that to 5-6 chevy guys standing around drinkin beer

 

You have 333000? WOW? My uncle has over half a million on a 02 6 cylinder f150 . sounds like a diesel but runs!!!!!!!

 

Yea, 330,000...All original parts except for normal maint. parts and a battery/t-stat/fan clutch..1st truck ive owned, bought it new. Next time i get a chance ill take a digi pic and post it. I dunno, i think i got my moneys worth out of it

 

hell yeah you did. talk about the definition of built ford tough