Recommended mileage for first oil change?

[Rjacks258]

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I would trust Ford's recommendations over the fools that want to change the oil every few thousand miles, like was needed for cars 50 years ago, but not for the new ones.

That’s the point I was making. No matter the interval. I honestly have only read 10k, just doing searches. Haven’t looked at our digital manual yet.

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[los7883]

Just got mine last week, plan on changing over to fully synthetic at 1,000 miles and then changing once a year after that. Have all my vehicles on that schedule and never had any issues!!! (knock on wood)

 

[KABQ]

Whatever you're comfortable with and can afford.

Ford says you can go the full interval, so if you're comfortable with that do it. If you're not comfortable with leaving mild abrasives in your oil that long (I'm not), or just want to feel like you're playing an active role in protecting your engine, do it sooner. Either way, your engine will be totally fine.

 

[Broncoco]

What octane fuel should we use? . Please don't reply. I'm joking.

 

[OuterJersey]

What’s this word “prolly” you young whipper snappers keep using

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a whole 5? If that makes you an expert…..there are also prolly more models with Turbos than what you have backordered. So only 5? Lol
Chest thumping madman you are. Go on with your early oil changes. Surprised Ford, or anyone for that matter, hasn’t scooped you up for all that knowledge. If I had to guess, and I’m prolly wrong, you gotta be at least 55-60? Lol.

What’s this word “prolly” you young whipper snappers keep using? Is there a Ford warning that says “ Bro you should prolly change your oil now, you be driving like a mad man” that I’m missing?”
I guess I probably missed it.

 

[M7 23]

First at 1k, then no more and every 5k after that. If heavy use, will knock an interval down to 3k. Motorcraft filter, and motorcraft blend as recommended in OM.

 

[Area51BS]

I’ll be at 3800 when I do it next week. I trust the oil filter is doing its job with any particulates. 4-5k from then on.

 

[RHeinz]

My personal private mechanic (who I’m lucky to have), who runs a small, family owned auto repair business, recommended, “ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY run full synthetic oil in an engine with a turbo.”

 

[Scott R Nelson]

What octane fuel should we use? . Please don't reply. I'm joking.

If you visit northern Utah, you can get 85 octane there...

 

[UM_Ftown]

I changed mine at 1k miles then it’s oil monitor after that. Some of you must work for oil companies. No reason to change it less than 5k miles unless you think you got contamination in the oil or it’s been over a year.

 

[LLFOSTER]

I'm in the 2,500 mile first oil change, then 5,000 mile, then 5,000 mile intervals after that.

My question is will Ford honor the Warranty if I do the oil changes myself, or do they need to be performed by a Dealership? This Bronco is the first vehicle I have bought that was new enough to actually have a powertrain warranty.

 

[One more upgrade]

What mileage is recommended for first oil change?

I did my first at 2k, then every 5k moving forward. I have followed the same procedure for every twin turbo vehicle I have owned. The engines produce more heat, and I also love my Bronco the same as my Porsche and want to take care of it!

 

[Scott R Nelson]

My Bronco TOLD me when it wanted an oil change the last time I did it. I was planning to stick with 7500 miles, but it was somewhere before 5000 when it started nagging me about it, so I got it changed.

 

[Rydfree]

I'm in the 2,500 mile first oil change, then 5,000 mile, then 5,000 mile intervals after that.

My question is will Ford honor the Warranty if I do the oil changes myself, or do they need to be performed by a Dealership? This Bronco is the first vehicle I have bought that was new enough to actually have a powertrain warranty.

Just be sure to buy the correct oil/filter and be able to show a receipt. I just go to the Ford dealer and buy factory suggested products then enter the info into the FordPass app in the service history page. You can even take a pic of your receipt and attach it to that record. FordPass makes it easy to keep track of service.


I did 1st at 1500miles then the dealer did 2nd at 4400. Will do every 5k from now on.

 

[Poppavein]

Yes, the THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT allows you to do your own oil change and still maintain your warranty, as long as you have proof.

I'll be doing my oil changes every 5k with Mobil 1. I'm bad at taking records so this is easy to remember. I'll probably do it at 1k, just to feel comfortable.

You might consider doing an oil analysis at each change. This would give you a warning if there is any abnormal wear. And an oil analysis could help determine the best oil change interval by how well the oil is holding up.
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