Ford to Have 10K Mile OCI by 2011
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From page 5 slide. Now they have my attention.
6-speed dry dual-clutch
automatic transmission
7% -9% fuel economy
improvement vs. traditional 4-speed auto
Eliminates the need for hydraulic controls
6-speed dry dual-clutch
automatic transmission
7% -9% fuel economy
improvement vs. traditional 4-speed auto
Eliminates the need for hydraulic controls
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10k mile OCI? Interesting.
I'll be curious to see if they extend out the time duration from 6 months to perhaps 1 year? My GM Dmax has the "OLM or one year" warranty statement. Six month limits are simply a waste of good oil for many folks; all the UOA evidence I've seen points towards there being no difference between 6 months and 1 year. Mileage and severity are the key, not chronology.
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
I'll be curious to see if they extend out the time duration from 6 months to perhaps 1 year? My GM Dmax has the "OLM or one year" warranty statement. Six month limits are simply a waste of good oil for many folks; all the UOA evidence I've seen points towards there being no difference between 6 months and 1 year. Mileage and severity are the key, not chronology.
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
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Originally Posted By: Johnny
From page 5 slide. Now they have my attention.
6-speed dry dual-clutch
automatic transmission
7% -9% fuel economy
improvement vs. traditional 4-speed auto
Eliminates the need for hydraulic controls
Ford seems to really have their act together.
From page 5 slide. Now they have my attention.
6-speed dry dual-clutch
automatic transmission
7% -9% fuel economy
improvement vs. traditional 4-speed auto
Eliminates the need for hydraulic controls
Ford seems to really have their act together.
Originally Posted By: dnewton3
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
Well, if one wishes to argue "cheap insurance," one might be able to make the case for the 3,000 mi OCI, if the engine is a sludger, driven hard, whatever. It's a stretch, but there might be some reasons for it. The three month thing never passed the smell test.
When I had my 1990 Town Car, and I worked and shopped within a couple blocks of my home, the car would usually sit for six weeks at a time. So, after having driven it twice (for perhaps 50 miles each time, since it was all highway trips, but still severe service because of our weather) I should change the oil that only had 100 miles on it? Right.
I didn't even bother with a winter/summer switch. I just used 5w-30 all year round and that was that. And, no, I sure as heck didn't use synthetic.
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
Well, if one wishes to argue "cheap insurance," one might be able to make the case for the 3,000 mi OCI, if the engine is a sludger, driven hard, whatever. It's a stretch, but there might be some reasons for it. The three month thing never passed the smell test.
When I had my 1990 Town Car, and I worked and shopped within a couple blocks of my home, the car would usually sit for six weeks at a time. So, after having driven it twice (for perhaps 50 miles each time, since it was all highway trips, but still severe service because of our weather) I should change the oil that only had 100 miles on it? Right.
I didn't even bother with a winter/summer switch. I just used 5w-30 all year round and that was that. And, no, I sure as heck didn't use synthetic.
Originally Posted By: dnewton3
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/1863558/
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/1863558/
Originally Posted By: dnewton3
10k mile OCI?
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
Yes, the 3000 OCI crowd will have be having fits! They may have to stretch it out to 3200 Miles.
10,000 mile OCI; almoust 1/2 what they are doing in Europe now.
Note page 3 "Increased unibody applications" I did a thread a while back "is the truck based SUV dead" Looks like it is...
10k mile OCI?
Still - some people here will insist on the ol' "3 month / 3k miles" because it's "cheap insurance" ...
Yes, the 3000 OCI crowd will have be having fits! They may have to stretch it out to 3200 Miles.
10,000 mile OCI; almoust 1/2 what they are doing in Europe now.
Note page 3 "Increased unibody applications" I did a thread a while back "is the truck based SUV dead" Looks like it is...
Originally Posted By: tig1
I drive Fords and have been doing 10K OCIs for 32 years. Glad to see they have been noticing my post.
Hahaha!.....good one tig .
Got to admit I've been a Ford owner most of the time and having been a Ford mechanic some years back may have something to do with that . Of all the US auto makers Ford has gone through some bad times and they always seem to step it up when need be . Sure they have made some stinkers but what auto maker hasn't ?
I drive Fords and have been doing 10K OCIs for 32 years. Glad to see they have been noticing my post.
Hahaha!.....good one tig .
Got to admit I've been a Ford owner most of the time and having been a Ford mechanic some years back may have something to do with that . Of all the US auto makers Ford has gone through some bad times and they always seem to step it up when need be . Sure they have made some stinkers but what auto maker hasn't ?
Deliver consistent engine oil quality conformance to assure adequate oil life –
Ford will have 10,000 mile oil change intervals for 2011MY
Develop lubricants for new fuel efficient powertrain technologies to enable:
•Higher temperatures and higher load duty cycles
•Lower ash levels -- protect against engine pre-ignition
•Faster warm-up
•Flatter viscosity index --same viscosity over wider temperature range
• Work toward global engine oil specifications
• Develop new low-viscosity gear oils to improve transmission efficiency
• Research next generation friction reduction ideas (Engine and Transmission)
Ford will have 10,000 mile oil change intervals for 2011MY
Develop lubricants for new fuel efficient powertrain technologies to enable:
•Higher temperatures and higher load duty cycles
•Lower ash levels -- protect against engine pre-ignition
•Faster warm-up
•Flatter viscosity index --same viscosity over wider temperature range
• Work toward global engine oil specifications
• Develop new low-viscosity gear oils to improve transmission efficiency
• Research next generation friction reduction ideas (Engine and Transmission)
Doesn't seem like a big whoop . There have been oils on the market for at least 35 years that would do the interval. It is a no new type of news .
Originally Posted By: buster
Go Ford! Of all U.S. automakers, I'm most impressed with Ford.
Sounds like Porsche claims with their drive lines. Though I think Ford of the [Big3] is by far the best.
Go Ford! Of all U.S. automakers, I'm most impressed with Ford.
Sounds like Porsche claims with their drive lines. Though I think Ford of the [Big3] is by far the best.
Originally Posted By: Steve S
Doesn't seem like a big whoop . There have been oils on the market for at least 35 years that would do the interval. It is a no new type of news .
It's very new as this will be a first for Ford. I've said for some time now I believe most engine builders will require Synt oil for their engine within 10 years. Seems this may come to pass sooner than later.
Doesn't seem like a big whoop . There have been oils on the market for at least 35 years that would do the interval. It is a no new type of news .
It's very new as this will be a first for Ford. I've said for some time now I believe most engine builders will require Synt oil for their engine within 10 years. Seems this may come to pass sooner than later.
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