I have a 2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T I picked up back in August. The car was brand new when I bought it and will only be driven about 6,000 miles a year. Since this is a summer car only, I have had it storage in a climate controlled warehouse since November 19th. The warehouse is dark, mostly dust free and stays at 72 degrees year round. Before storing I checked all the fluids, wash/waxed her, filled the tire to max PSI, topped the tank off with premium fuel and hooked her up to a battery tender. Normally when my summer cars come out of storage I take them directly to the dealer to get an oil change and multipoint inspection, as well as have them grease/lube everything.
This weekend it is going to be in the 60s and sunny. Although I normally don’t do this, I’m thinking of taking her out for a couple weekend joy rides, maybe 100 miles total. Should I be concerned with the age of the oil? It’s six months old with 3,000 miles on it. My first service is 1 year/7,500 miles. I’m obviously still in those guidelines, but since the car has been sitting for 3 months, I’m a bit weary.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
This weekend it is going to be in the 60s and sunny. Although I normally don’t do this, I’m thinking of taking her out for a couple weekend joy rides, maybe 100 miles total. Should I be concerned with the age of the oil? It’s six months old with 3,000 miles on it. My first service is 1 year/7,500 miles. I’m obviously still in those guidelines, but since the car has been sitting for 3 months, I’m a bit weary.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!