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**Dominic Toretto** · 07-29-2013, 08:40 AM

Do you go by mileage or by the Oil Life Meter in the car? Mine is at 48% and I am used to changing at around 25-20% but this is a different car so not sure what is recommended. Thanks guys.

-Alex

**KungFuHamster** · 07-29-2013, 09:13 AM

My oil life meter goes to 5,000 mi. There is a TSB that fixes this and extends it to the factory recommended 10,000 but I prefer to change it at 5k, so that's what I do.

re-rx7 · 07-29-2013, 09:20 AM

It all depends on driving style, oil type, weight, ect.

**Toby** · 07-29-2013, 10:50 AM

3k regardless of type. You can get a full synthetic change with a good filter for under $40 from oreillys if you watch the sale ad. It's cheap insurance to know you always have fresh oil in there..

**thelandshark** · 07-29-2013, 10:57 AM

I do every 5k no matter what oil is used but I just use the motorcraft blend as I work for ford

re-rx7 · 07-29-2013, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Toby

3k regardless of type. You can get a full synthetic change with a good filter for under $40 from oreillys if you watch the sale ad. It's cheap insurance to know you always have fresh oil in there..

Your serious?

Originally Posted by thelandshark

I do every 5k no matter what oil is used but I just use the motorcraft blend as I work for ford

It all depends on driving style, oil type ( syn, blend,), weight.

**Dominic Toretto** · 07-29-2013, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

It all depends on driving style, oil type ( syn, blend,), weight.

Does the OLM factor all of that when providing the percentage?

-Alex

re-rx7 · 07-29-2013, 11:13 AM

IT does the style and weight but if your using a full synthetic oil nd a brand other then Ford it doesnt.

**2012mustang76123** · 07-29-2013, 11:14 AM

change at 4500 here while still in warranty.

**Dominic Toretto** · 07-29-2013, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

IT does the style and weight but if your using a full synthetic oil nd a brand other then Ford it doesnt.

Gotcha. I plan on using RP anyway which is full synthetic.

Anyone have any recommendations on filters?

-Alex

re-rx7 · 07-29-2013, 11:20 AM

Ford filters are actually really good. Wix if not. IMO

**Toby** · 07-29-2013, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

Your serious?

It all depends on driving style, oil type ( syn, blend,), weight.

Yeah check their ads, usually like castrol or Mobil synthetic 5 qt jug and filter usually Bosch for like $32. My truck takes 6 Qts so it's usually around $40 for me. Should be able to stay under $50 for a 5.0 if you work it right. Not always the same brand oil but its always name brand synthetic.

re-rx7 · 07-29-2013, 12:27 PM

No i mean every 3k miles. I could understand if the car sat for extended periods but for a daily 5k is fine hell 7500k would work as well.

**03MachMe** · 07-29-2013, 12:38 PM

With the Mach it sad every 3k with synthetic, this car has been every 5k with the synthetic blend at the dealer because I get free oil changes for the first 2 years. After that will be amsoil

re-rx7 · 07-29-2013, 12:42 PM

Pennzoil ult and plat are hard to beat for the price. 3k was in the 70's and 80's oil tech has came along way since then.