TGDI and Oil Change Intervals

[Gene K]

Got another one of those TGDI and the fact that they will never last. Especially without ultra short OCI.


2013 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost
297,520 mi
Original Timing Chain & Turbos
10,000 mi OCI using MC Blend & MC FL500S

 

[Corollaman]

Impressive must be a lot of highway driving. I've got an ecoboost engine too.

 

[OppositeLocK]

That's also before they added the secondary injectors and reinforced the block so the new ones should be even better.

What kind of drive do you have? Do you tow? What about the suspension and tranny? What condition are they in? What fuel did you use?

Can you also post some pics as proof? Not calling you a liar but it is the internet after all.

 

[Gene K]

That's also before they added the secondary injectors and reinforced the block so the new ones should be even better.

What kind of drive do you have? Do you tow? What about the suspension and tranny? What condition are they in? What fuel did you use?

Can you also post some pics as proof? Not calling you a liar but it is the internet after all.

Not mine. Mines an '18 (Gen 2) and I don't
drive those kind of miles. I will try to get some pictures next time I drop by his business. I just have been collecting anecdotal stories lately to offset the doom and gloom on the internet.

He has about a 40 mi interstate commute and the rest is mostly around the local community in the course of a business day. So roughly 40% Commute / 40% Small Town and 20% Out of Town Trips. Call it 60/40 Highway/Local.

 

[OppositeLocK]

Not mine. Mines an '18 (Gen 2) and I don't
drive those kind of miles. I will try to get some pictures next time I drop by his business. I just have been collecting anecdotal stories lately to offset the doom and gloom on the internet.

Fair enough, sounds good, and no pressure, I'm more curious as to the characteristics behind it (my other questions).

 

[Gene K]

Fair enough, sounds good, and no pressure, I'm more curious as to the characteristics behind it (my other questions).

I added to the previous answer. Hope it's helpful.