Ford Ecoboost engines should get 5k-mile oil changes, c/w video

[peterk9]

I realize that there is an existing thread on this asking for input but I thought this one may be better off on its own. The article is by Ford tech Maculoco.

https://fordauthority.com/2023/05/ford-ecoboost-engines-should-get-5k-mile-oil-changes-video/

Peter

 

[Dale5403]

I seen that earlier today. Been changing well under that so I should be good,

 

[peterk9]

I seen that earlier today. Been changing well under that so I should be good,

5000 miles would take me around 3+ years to accumulate. That's why I go with 6 month intervals.

Peter

 

[Rick]

5000 miles would take me around 3+ years to accumulate. That's why I go with 6 month intervals.

Peter

I do the same.

 

[HacksawMark]

I change the oil at either 5,000 miles or when the oil life indicator shows 50%, whichever comes first.

 

[bgalakazam]

Regardless of mileage, at most oil change has to be done yearly anyway... I don't get how these engines get to these states.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

I do 5K or 6mo on my change intervals

 

[goalieThreeOne]

I've been saying 5K changes on these for years. Even if you wanted to sell me on these ultra high mileage synthetics they're putting out, you can't tell me an oil filter can last 15K miles.

Frequent oil changes and coolant changes are the best way to avoid the most common high-dollar failures on these engines.