[skym0903]

Hi guys,

I was bored and was going through the owners manual and I was looking for the recommended maintenance interval for our RD but I couldn't find it anywhere.

Is there any information online or did I miss it in the manual?

 

[Biznatch]

It has a sensor that is supposed to alert you when you need to change the oil. I believe if you have the ford maintenance package, they won't change the oil unless 7.5k miles have passed and something like 10k is expected. But the engine holds 6qts of oil, so it kinda makes sense.

I changed mine at 1.2k, 5k and will change again at next weekend at 10k. After that I may move to 7.5k intervals, especially since it's like 90$ for an oil change if you do it yourself.

 

[skym0903]

It has a sensor that is supposed to alert you when you need to change the oil. I believe if you have the ford maintenance package, they won't change the oil unless 7.5k miles have passed and something like 10k is expected. But the engine holds 6qts of oil, so it kinda makes sense.

I changed mine at 1.2k, 5k and will change again at next weekend at 10k. After that I may move to 7.5k intervals, especially since it's like 90$ for an oil change if you do it yourself.

Ah ha so I can wait until the light comes on?

How much is an oil change at the dealer usually??

 

[LigerZero]

Dealer told me to wait for the light. The car measures when it needs to have the oil changed based on driving habits.

I was quoted somewhere near $120 at Ford

 

[SurfCfl]

It has a sensor that is supposed to alert you when you need to change the oil. I believe if you have the ford maintenance package, they won't change the oil unless 7.5k miles have passed and something like 10k is expected. But the engine holds 6qts of oil, so it kinda makes sense.

I changed mine at 1.2k, 5k and will change again at next weekend at 10k. After that I may move to 7.5k intervals, especially since it's like 90$ for an oil change if you do it yourself.

Dealer told me to wait for the light. The car measures when it needs to have the oil changed based on driving habits.

I was quoted somewhere near $120 at Ford

I seriously doubt the oil light comes on because of a sensor. I had recently changed my oil when the light came on around 7.5K miles. Go here for the procedure to turn the light off.

 

[lflouie]

I prefer 5k mi oil changes or 1 yr, which ever is first. I never rely on "idiot lights" for oil change.

All of the Ford dealers in my area charge a flat $79.99 for RS filter/oil change using 5-50 wt Ford oil.

 

[Biznatch]

I seriously doubt the oil light comes on because of a sensor. I had recently changed my oil when the light came on around 7.5K miles. Go here for the procedure to turn the light off.

Doubt doesn't make it untrue. People have had the light come on WAY less than 7.5k when doing track/autoX, and others have had no light until after 10k.

I still error on the side of caution and don't wait for the light.

 

[SurfCfl]

Doubt doesn't make it untrue. People have had the light come on WAY less than 7.5k when doing track/autoX, and others have had no light until after 10k.

I still error on the side of caution and don't wait for the light.

IMO it makes it highly improbable. Do you know any of these people who said their light came on early? I had done four very harsh track days (oil temps close to 300 requiring cool down laps mid session) and at least 8 autocross events by the time my change oil light came on. And I drive the car aggressively pretty much all the time. If anyone's change oil light should have come on early, it would be mine.

 

[cornerexit]

Im changing mine at 3k intervals and having the oil sample analyzed until this headgasket/motor bs is over.

 

[euRoSport]

Sticking with 5k interval here, too. I'm fine having my local dealer get it done as they've done well thus far. Last change they did the alignment for free (car was bought out of state) and the oil change for 39.99. It surprised me when I picked it up and even checked the fine print. Motorcraft 5w-50 syn sure enough, so it's been cheaper to let them do it than buy the $9-10/qt stuff myself. Besides, keeps my diligence in their system if/when the inevitable happens. :dread:

 

[SurfCfl]

Sticking with 5k interval here, too. I'm fine having my local dealer get it done as they've done well thus far. Last change they did the alignment for free (car was bought out of state) and the oil change for 39.99. It surprised me when I picked it up and even checked the fine print. Motorcraft 5w-50 syn sure enough, so it's been cheaper to let them do it than buy the $9-10/qt stuff myself. Besides, keeps my diligence in their system if/when the inevitable happens. :dread:

Somthing's not right there. They're doing an oil change for less than the cost of the oil. I wouldn't trust them. I think this is another in a long list of examples why you should never take your car to the dealer to have it serviced.

 

[euRoSport]

Somthing's not right there. They're doing an oil change for less than the cost of the oil. I wouldn't trust them. I think this is another in a long list of examples why you should never take your car to the dealer to have it serviced.

You're right. I don't know enough about dealerships or vehicle servicing to know what they're doing.

 

[XRJoe]

Do not wait for the light. While it's an "intelligent oil life monitor" it's designed for people who forget oil needs to be changed and need a reminder. Sort of like TPMS for people who don't look at their tires or check pressures. Not something I'd rely on for a performance car. Just at 1k miles, there was significant metal in the oil and I'd recommend a change.

The manual says 7,500-10,000 miles (check the actual manual, not the supplement)...I stick to 5,000 mile change intervals.

 

[skym0903]

Yeah I did my oil changes at 5k with every vehicle I've owned regardless of any light exception of my suv at 10k with amsoil.

Thanks everyone for your input.

 

[Biznatch]

I haven't looked, but has anyone sent oil samples for analysis at different intervals like 5k, 7.5k 10k etc? The new synthetic oils coming out are much better than the stuff before, so I have no problem believing it can last 7-10k, but would like to see the analysis for confirmation.

 

[targetarcher]

Do not wait for the light. While it's an "intelligent oil life monitor" it's designed for people who forget oil needs to be changed and need a reminder. Sort of like TPMS for people who don't look at their tires or check pressures. Not something I'd rely on for a performance car. Just at 1k miles, there was significant metal in the oil and I'd recommend a change.

The manual says 7,500-10,000 miles (check the actual manual, not the supplement)...I stick to 5,000 mile change intervals.

Okay, I understand everyone likes a shorter interval than the manual ... because ? Because contamination causes premature engine failure and changing the oil more often extends the engine and maybe gasket life? So let's hypothetically say you have a Ford authorized extended service warranty and person (1) always changes at Ford's recommended interval and person (2) changes every 5,000 miles. Is person (2) better off ( except for the extra oil change costs) than person (1) ...assuming they paln to keep their RS for a long time ?

 

[SpyderDrvr]

In my second oil change at the dealer, I thought I had insisted strong enough to ensure they used the right Motorcraft 5-50 synthetic oil and when I picked up the car I saw they used a different weight motorcraft synthetic. I made them change it again with the right oil and watched them do it this time. Next time I'll hang around and make sure they do it right from the start. Sometimes you really have to think for people.

 

[skym0903]

In my second oil change at the dealer, I thought I had insisted strong enough to ensure they used the right Motorcraft 5-50 synthetic oil and when I picked up the car I saw they used a different weight motorcraft synthetic. I made them change it again with the right oil and watched them do it this time. Next time I'll hang around and make sure they do it right from the start. Sometimes you really have to think for people.

Wow... Why would they use different oil. That's so dumb... Now I'm worried too

 

[bludrgn]

I do mine every 3k miles. Running Eneos Sustina 0W - 50.

Good oil is cheap insurance.

 

[skym0903]

I personally used and oil in the past and would like to use it for my RD but they don't have 5w-50.... Wondering if I should just use Mobil 1 now