Should I change it?

[charbaby]

Originally Posted By: Nick R
Change it it is. Thanks guys.


Indeed, change it out! And the trip(1500-2000 miles) will do the whole car good!

 

[tig1]

Warranty not considered and you should. With the oil I use I have made several trips up to 2000K+ on oil that had 7-8K on it. Been doing that you many years. I do 10K OCIs and trip miles are no more harder on the oil than local driving. Maybe less.

 

[dubie2003]

If you have to ask the question, this means it is on your mind and in the end, I would suggest that you be more prepared then not and change it early. I know you say your have the exact mileage for your trip but what if you have to extend it or etc..... Yes, oils can go to 10k+ if you choose the right one and have the right driving conditions but those unknowns tend to pop up from time to time and this is why I say it is better to be more prepared then just skimping by.

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: Nick R
What's you're guys opinion?


As long as I'm allowed to have an opinion, I would've changed
the oil twice already with the amount of time you've got on it.

 

[Dantheman]

I can't believe you let your oil go for over 5800 miles on the present oil change . Change it NOW , it may be too late though ...

 

[Nick R]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Nick R
What's you're guys opinion?


As long as I'm allowed to have an opinion, I would've changed
the oil twice already with the amount of time you've got on it.


Ford recommends 7,500 mile OCI on the Focus, and most of their vehicles today. On a syn oil I have no problem running that long. Even on a syn blend, which is what I'm going to be running next.