TOXICT Member 45 Member For: 19y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: Mackay, NQ Posted 15/03/06 07:44 AM Share Posted 15/03/06 07:44 AM Hi peopleHave the new BF T booked in at Ford for complimentary 3000 service Friday....I seem to recall (but can't find!) a thread with suggestions on oil change early on?The oil change is not part of Ford's 3000 service schedule, as they say it is too early, but your thoughts much appreciated.CheersBP Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 21y 3m 6d Location: Melbourne Posted 15/03/06 08:16 AM Share Posted 15/03/06 08:16 AM U will be told to do a search by all the grumpy people.I changed mine at 7500 and stuck with mineral then changed to Full sythetic at 15000.it depends on how you drive it if you gonna drive it like you stole it you can do it now or at 5000k`s.Hi peopleHave the new BF T booked in at Ford for complimentary 3000 service Friday....I seem to recall (but can't find!) a thread with suggestions on oil change early on?The oil change is not part of Ford's 3000 service schedule, as they say it is too early, but your thoughts much appreciated.CheersBP Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-359872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXICT Member 45 Member For: 19y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: Mackay, NQ Posted 15/03/06 08:20 AM Author Share Posted 15/03/06 08:20 AM Thanks for your tolerance 'stang' (for not being a grumpy one)BP Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-359875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mildman Member 149 Member For: 19y 5m 15d Posted 15/03/06 09:53 PM Share Posted 15/03/06 09:53 PM I did mine at 3000km too - as the engine is new maybe there are some contaminants that were in it when it was assembled. Maybe 2 metal parts were close to tolerance and dumped a few metal shavings into your sump....Just in case any of these things were happening I got the oil changed.Could just be paranoia, but if something had happenend because I didn't do it I'd be kicking myself....even though it would still be under warranty.Matter of opinion I guess... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-360088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terebro Member 170 Member For: 20y 5d Posted 15/03/06 11:06 PM Share Posted 15/03/06 11:06 PM I did mine at 4000, and what came out of it was as black as an ace of spades.Replaced it with full synthetic Penrite, and she runs great Pease of mind mate... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-360096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEoMaNTiK Member 179 Member For: 19y 6m 3d Location: Melb (Mexican) Posted 16/03/06 09:43 AM Share Posted 16/03/06 09:43 AM Mine done just short of 7500 and with Full Synthetic (Castrol Edge 0W-40) as recommended by City Ford Melbourne when I requested a Full Synth.Runs nice as it should anyway, I'm happy with my choice. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-360344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXICT Member 45 Member For: 19y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: Mackay, NQ Posted 17/03/06 07:05 AM Author Share Posted 17/03/06 07:05 AM Thanks for your responses....ended up having it replaced (just over 4000kms on the clock) today.15000 just seems so far away, although it will be only a matter of months due to work kms.CheersBP Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-360758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBomb3000 Donating Members 875 Member For: 19y 5m 6d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 17/03/06 01:21 PM Share Posted 17/03/06 01:21 PM Proably not needed but cheap insurance I think. Mine had 2200 on it when it's 3 months were up & I had it changed just to be safe Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-360862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 21y 3m 6d Location: Melbourne Posted 17/03/06 01:26 PM Share Posted 17/03/06 01:26 PM Thanks for your tolerance 'stang' (for not being a grumpy one)BPYour welcome mate,lots of info on the site next think to look for is the typhoon cai if you havent already. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-360864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 18/03/06 01:49 AM Share Posted 18/03/06 01:49 AM I did my first engine at around 1500kms.....and trust me there was metal in the oil. 2nd engine I did at 1500 but less metal Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/24062-engine-oil-change-at-3000km-service/#findComment-360993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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