Oil change (computer or 5,000 miles?)
#31
Senior Member
Context is everything. The oil drain plug is on the oil pan. An oil pan looks a lot different than a radiator.
I've seen mention of a plastic oil drain plug on the 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboosts, but to my knowledge the 5.0 has good old metal.
I'd recommend that you replace it with a Fumoto valve when you do your oil change.
I've seen mention of a plastic oil drain plug on the 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboosts, but to my knowledge the 5.0 has good old metal.
I'd recommend that you replace it with a Fumoto valve when you do your oil change.
#32
Senior Member
Context is everything. The oil drain plug is on the oil pan. An oil pan looks a lot different than a radiator.
I've seen mention of a plastic oil drain plug on the 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboosts, but to my knowledge the 5.0 has good old metal.
I'd recommend that you replace it with a Fumoto valve when you do your oil change.
I've seen mention of a plastic oil drain plug on the 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboosts, but to my knowledge the 5.0 has good old metal.
I'd recommend that you replace it with a Fumoto valve when you do your oil change.
#33
Senior Member
#34
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I just took delivery of a 2018 Lariat with the 5.0 engine. While looking it over to make sure I had the correct socket for the oil pan plug, I discovered what appears to be a plastic plug. (attached). Is that the oil pan plug, and how is it best removed (hand, pliers, etc.) If its not the oil pan plug, what is it?
Thanks
ps. The Lariat is a sweet ride
Thanks
ps. The Lariat is a sweet ride
#36
Senior Member
#37
Senior Member
#38
I see both of the following as being true.
In a previous vehicle I tested synthetic Amsoil and dino oils (Valvoline white bottle or VWB and SuperTech). The VWB and ST were fine at 5000 miles but close to being depleted. The Amsoil went 10000 miles and analysis said it was still good to go, and I ran it as far as 12000 miles (still good to go further but I'd reached the end of my comfort zone).
In the current F150 I've just completed a run of 9100 miles with Schaeffer 9000 synthetic. IOLM said the oil had 15% life remaining. Oil analysis showed the oil was in great condition and could likely go at least another 2-3000 miles. The oil run included mostly high altitude (5000'), as well as a 1400 mile, 5000# trailer tow. I'm currently running Amsoil and will have that tested at 9100 miles to compare.
Again, agreed. Mine clicks over 1% almost religiously every 100 miles. Doesn't matter if I'm on the highway, around town or towing. It also counts down if it's parked for a couple of weeks; IMO it is calibrated for a change at
6 months/10000 miles. Perhaps really severe usage would reduce that; but I don't know that for sure.
Each vehicle may be different, depending on engine, driving habits and oil used. A safe interval might be 5000 for some, or 12000 for others. Without a UOA (Used Oil Analysis) it's just guesswork. My advice is to pick the oil you want to use, and get a couple of analyses done to nail down when your oil gets depleted. Change it at that interval.
In the current F150 I've just completed a run of 9100 miles with Schaeffer 9000 synthetic. IOLM said the oil had 15% life remaining. Oil analysis showed the oil was in great condition and could likely go at least another 2-3000 miles. The oil run included mostly high altitude (5000'), as well as a 1400 mile, 5000# trailer tow. I'm currently running Amsoil and will have that tested at 9100 miles to compare.
The monitor isn't much more than a timer. It doesn't know what kind of oil you put in, it doesn't know the conditions you drive in. It can monitor driving habits but is really just guessing at actual oil condition. In no way does it actually test or sample the oil. Hopefully at minimum it is annoying enough to get those who don't do good maint to participate...lol
6 months/10000 miles. Perhaps really severe usage would reduce that; but I don't know that for sure.
Each vehicle may be different, depending on engine, driving habits and oil used. A safe interval might be 5000 for some, or 12000 for others. Without a UOA (Used Oil Analysis) it's just guesswork. My advice is to pick the oil you want to use, and get a couple of analyses done to nail down when your oil gets depleted. Change it at that interval.
Last edited by JLTD; 12-05-2017 at 10:02 AM.
#39
Junior Member
Oil changed - not changed????
I went to a local dealer last week to get "The Works". After returning home I checked my oil because I am a mechanical person and do not really like others working on my equipment. The oil on the dipstick looked as dirty as when I took it in. I could not tell the difference. The truck had 8500 miles and this was the first change. The washer fluid also was not topped off. Before going in the front tires each had 2 lbs more air than the rear and it was the same after I picked it up. I contacted the dealer and they went out of their way to see that I was satisfied. They performed the services "again" and provided me a coupon for my next "works service" for free. After arriving home I checked my oil once again. This time it was the clean honey looking appearance I expected the first time. How does this happen? When I went back the service advisor suggested I waited too long to have my oil changed - I should get it at 5000 miles. The oil change notification had not tripped at 8500 miles (all freeway miles).
#40
Senior Member
I being a mechanical person too, do my own changes and always have. I will continue to do so until I physically cannot. I just don't trust others to do it right the first time.