Got a 2022 Ford Escape SE FWD 1.5L Eco-Boost a few weeks ago. Fifty years ago most people did a first oil change in 100-500 miles to get any "break-in" metal particles out. Yes, we've come a LONG way since then. But does very small engine size make any difference? Having a turbo make any difference? Any other factors that make any difference? Should I just change it in 1 year (I'll never drive enough miles to run the change indicator down, probably looking at 60% oil life remaining at 1 year)? And before scolding, I tried a search but it didn't return anything. Any and all constructive input greatly appreciated.
Would this be subjective...here's my experience. I bought a 1998 Nissan Maxima and I asked for a 1,000 mile oil change. I got ripped off--I later learned to put a mark on the oil filter so I know that the dealer changed it (I was one of those I'll let them change it while under warranty guys way back then). So they never changed it, yet the car went over 300k miles. Did it matter?
Flash forward to 12/06, I picked up a brand new BMW twin turbo (N54). I talked to the service manager and said M cars have a sticker to replace the oil in 1200 km. Just because my car doesn't have such a sticker, should I do a 1k oil change?
That person asked, lease or buy? I said buy. He said if I were you I'd change it at 1k. It's not necessary, and it's not recommended, but if I bought, I would. If I leased? Go 15000 like the mfg recommends. It's not your car.
So it seems to be a personal feeling. Although my Honda lawnmower said to change the oil in I think 6 hours or something....and I plan on doing it...
I'd change it if I own, not change it if I lease, that's my opinion
I found GMC to have the same behavior, sometimes they don't even change the oil even though one is charged and the vehicle pulled in (mark on filter trick). Ever since then I said never again, I change my own oil. Plus with the rebates it's much cheaper, as mentioned Pennzoil Platinum worked out like $9 per 5 quarts.