0 06RANGER Joined Jan 2, 2006 Messages 374 Location New Orleans May 26, 2006 #1 Is it alright to run the same oil for 9 or 10 months if it takes that long to reach 3k miles?
K Kestas Staff member Joined Jun 4, 2002 Messages 14,507 Location The Motor City May 26, 2006 #2 I hope it's okay. I've been doing that for years.
M mikemc Joined Feb 15, 2003 Messages 1,381 Location Southeast Kentucky May 26, 2006 #3 I believe Ford still says 3 months for severe service and 6 months normal service if you don't get to the mileage by that point. Seems like a good idea, especially if your vehicle is under warranty.
I believe Ford still says 3 months for severe service and 6 months normal service if you don't get to the mileage by that point. Seems like a good idea, especially if your vehicle is under warranty.
0 06RANGER Thread starter Joined Jan 2, 2006 Messages 374 Location New Orleans May 26, 2006 #4 Thanks for reminding me mikemc. I forgot about the warranty considerations. Got my oil changed today with MC 5w-20 at the dealership. I'll go with 6 mo. OCI's with whatever the mileage is.
Thanks for reminding me mikemc. I forgot about the warranty considerations. Got my oil changed today with MC 5w-20 at the dealership. I'll go with 6 mo. OCI's with whatever the mileage is.
