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Welcome to the Forum.Hi, I recently just bought a brand new 2016 Ford Explorer Sport with the maintenance plan. I currently reached 2,000 Miles and I called back the dealership asking when is my first oil change. The salesman said 3,500 mile interval while the finance director called the service guys and said 7,500 miles. I then added to them, there isn't an engine break in period? They said no. From what I was told, a turbo charged engine needs to have it's oil changed every 3,500 to 4,500 miles with full synthetic motor oil or you risk the chance of blowing up your turbo. I know some Mini Cooper S owners that change their oil every 3,000 miles so the turbo doesn't go out. I was also told that I should have done an initial oil change at 1,000 Miles and now I am over the limit and should change it ASAP. I feel 1,000 miles is a little bit too early, I don't drive the crap out of my explorer, I just drive it like a normal person would so no racing or WOT. Technically, I would just change the oil myself but since I bought the extended service protection plan, they offered to do preventative maintenance for me for 8 years or 100,000 miles. I'm just wondering if they follow the service intervals on the book or do they just change it when I bring it in?
Using the handy 'Search' feature I found this thread and merged yours with it. As you can see, everyone has their own opinion of when to change and which oil to use.
There is no requirement laid out in the Manual to do an early change. Some do some don't. Some follow the IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) others don't. I don't drive a lot and make frequent short trips. I change oil every 6 months which works out to roughly 1500 miles and the dealer uses regular oil. FYI, my vehicle is leased and has the 3.5L Ecoboost. There are several more threads on oil changes which you can find using the 'Search' function (upper right corner).
The bottom line is that you will never get a consensus of opinion on this topic. My recommendation is read the Manual cover to cover and then read it again. There is a lot of info in there.
Peter