I just bought a new 2016 F150 Lariat and wanted to know the best time to change the oil?

 

When the smart oil meter says to.

 

Have you read your manual?

Read this: https://www.f150forum.com/f38/when-s...mation-372752/

 

The answer is in the Owner's Manual in the glove box. You did read the Owner's Manual on your new truck didn't you?

 

You haven't?

 

I personally don't have any confidence in the "smart oil monitor." Ford still can't even get the mpg meter close to accurate. I change mine every 5,000 miles.

 

^+1, I'm with Munkeebutt on this one. I'll drive a ton of highway miles....then a ton of city miles, so the % decrease per mile can vary wildly depending on the type of driving you've been doing. Its best to play it safe sometimes and just change it at 5000 (typically 50% life).

 

I'm spoiled. I manage a shop. I do motorcraft every 3000. Never had an oil leak in 12 years

 

Another one of these threads. Lol you will get mixed replies between 2500-7500 miles per interval

 

Lots of opinions with no basis in fact.