Oil Change Requirements 2.7 -- stick with every 5k miles?

[Mvruggink41]

I change mine at 5 because of tire rotation and experience. The eco boost motors tend to have less issues using that interval compared to the ford interval after you cross 100k. I talk a lot with my service department and they are constantly seeing high mileage issue with the 10k oil change.

Thanks for the tip! I plan on owning this vehicle for a while!

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[MnLakeBum]

I average about 6-7k between changes.

 

[mike8675309]

I plan to do 5k intervals but won't freak out of one gets extended due to availability or timing, particularly in the winter. Both the motor and the oil I use can easily do 10k but why take it to the edge? I'll be pulling samples and sending them to black stone labs to stay on top of the motor.

 

[old 4 wheeler]

Hey Friends,

I have a 2022 Wildtrak with 2.7 and I have 4500 miles on it. Looks like I need a tire rotation as well. So I was planning on doing them. Both within a week, although I pull up my “ford app” and it states I have 50% oil life remaining… Should I still with the every 5K rule? Is there requirements with the factory warranty that I must follow to keep my warranty in good standings. If I can wait, I will wait but I do not want to do anything wrong.. Thanks for the help in advance!

Cheers

do 5000 mile oil changes !

 

[Aonarch]

When newer I like 5,000 miles. These engines can have some fuel dillution until broken in (15k-20k miles). The 2.3l has way worse fuel dilution issues.

Looking at people's Blackstone reports, it looks like 7,500 is a good sweet spot for the 2.7l.

YRMV

 

[CarGuy]

Full synthetic every 5K (by me and not the dealer) and will be rotating tires every 10k.

 

[DefNotBuddyLee]

Doesn't matter as long as you use 7 quarts.

JK...just wanted to rehash some old wounds. 5k OCI is great.

 

[MileHighCitizen]

Everytime an oil thread gets started around here you get 2 opinions that people are willing to fight over:

1 - "I change my oil everytime i turn off the car, once engine oil has gone through a single heat cycle it is worthless and will cause engine failure"

2 - "Changing your engine oil is a conspiracy started by BIg Oil to sell more oil. Ive never changed the oil on my lawnmover and it starts everytime"

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