I'm sort of in a weird situation. My MKZ had 700 mi, and was on the lot for over 1 year when I bought it new. The dealer owner drove it for awhile (I assume short trips). Thus, I did the first OCI the same weekend I bought it. (OLM came on when I test drove. They reset it prior to me taking delivery). At 700 mi, it got fresh MC 5w20 + P1 filter (DIY). Lincolns come with FREE maintenance for 1 year. This means at 6/7500 & 12/15,000, I will use the dealer's freebies: free MC oil + MC filter is always good.
However, I plan to change again prior to the first FREE (official) OCI. I figured I'd run this initial MC until about 3500, and then change with a cheap OCI, and run until 7500 (or 6 months). So, for an approximate 3-4k/3-4 month cheap, short OCI here are a few choices:
1. Current AAP Havoline + P Classic filter = $13.99 (I don't think they have the P Classic filter I need. P1 = $2 extra)
2. O'Reilly's Synthetic + M1 filter = $19.99. (I'd save the M1 filter for a longer OCI -- buy a cheaper filter).
3. Napa Synthetic $3.29/qt + P1 I already have = $16.45
4. Cheapest 5 qt jug of Dino at Walmart (PYB) + ST filter = ~$16
5. MC + MC filter = ~$20.
6. None -- run the current MC until 6 months.
7. Use the cheapest certified 5w20 I can find -- and don't change filter = ~$11.50
All prices = 5 qts. I need another 1/2 -- which isn't included. I do currently have another P1 filter on hand, but was planning to save it for a longer OCI. Another thought was, "Ford might frown on a SuperTech filter" (option 4). I plan to use PP, PU, or (X) synthetic after my year of freebies. I'm leaning towards Option #1.
However, I plan to change again prior to the first FREE (official) OCI. I figured I'd run this initial MC until about 3500, and then change with a cheap OCI, and run until 7500 (or 6 months). So, for an approximate 3-4k/3-4 month cheap, short OCI here are a few choices:
1. Current AAP Havoline + P Classic filter = $13.99 (I don't think they have the P Classic filter I need. P1 = $2 extra)
2. O'Reilly's Synthetic + M1 filter = $19.99. (I'd save the M1 filter for a longer OCI -- buy a cheaper filter).
3. Napa Synthetic $3.29/qt + P1 I already have = $16.45
4. Cheapest 5 qt jug of Dino at Walmart (PYB) + ST filter = ~$16
5. MC + MC filter = ~$20.
6. None -- run the current MC until 6 months.
7. Use the cheapest certified 5w20 I can find -- and don't change filter = ~$11.50
All prices = 5 qts. I need another 1/2 -- which isn't included. I do currently have another P1 filter on hand, but was planning to save it for a longer OCI. Another thought was, "Ford might frown on a SuperTech filter" (option 4). I plan to use PP, PU, or (X) synthetic after my year of freebies. I'm leaning towards Option #1.
