Oil change

[bmk1]

I have a 2019 with almost 79k that I purchased in February. I need to do the first oil change. I asked my dealer and they said they just use a motor craft synthetic blend. Obviously, I have no idea what kind of oil was used before. Do yall use a blend or full synthetic? If there was full synthetic in it before would it hurt it if I went back to
The blend?

 

[SyndicateZ]

I have a 2019 with almost 79k that I purchased in February. I need to do the first oil change. I asked my dealer and they said they just use a motor craft synthetic blend. Obviously, I have no idea what kind of oil was used before. Do yall use a blend or full synthetic? If there was full synthetic in it before would it hurt it if I went back to
The blend?

Go with full synthetic and change it BY every 5000 miles. Thats what I do and tell other to donif they plan on keeping the thing a while

 

[bmk1]

Go with full synthetic and change it BY every 5000 miles. Thats what I do and tell other to donif they plan on keeping the thing a while

I’ve had hell with it since I bought it but fingers crossed I’ve got all the problems fixed so hoping to drive it for a while. Switching to FS was what I was thinking as well just to be safe.

 

[mtrosclair]

I've been happy with the Pennzoil ultra platinum, I use it in all three of my vehicles. If you buy it on Amazon it's pretty reasonable also. The price difference from full synthetic to synthetic blend is not significant enough to even bother with using something that's a lesser quality product. On the subject of oil, the first thing I installed on my 2022 was the catch can and in a 5000 mile oil change interval I get about a half an ounce of liquid in it.

 

[Hellwig]

I've been happy with the Pennzoil ultra platinum, I use it in all three of my vehicles. If you buy it on Amazon it's pretty reasonable also. The price difference from full synthetic to synthetic blend is not significant enough to even bother with using something that's a lesser quality product. On the subject of oil, the first thing I installed on my 2022 was the catch can and in a 5000 mile oil change interval I get about a half an ounce of liquid in it.

Is there wss-m2c961-a1 on the box? Last time I checked a year ago, it was not printed on this certain brand. And I am not sure if Ford will use it as an excuse when you need warranty service related to engine.

 

[mtrosclair]

Is there wss-m2c961-a1 on the box? Last time I checked a year ago, it was not printed on this certain brand. And I am not sure if Ford will use it as an excuse when you need warranty service related to engine.

It meets API – SP which is equivalent to that.

 

[Mr Big]

I use full synthetic and a Motorcraft filter. I've used Castrol Edge, Mobil 1, and Pennzoil. I use a suction pump to drain the oil. It does a great job, and keeps me from having to remove the shield. I change faithfully every 5000 miles.

 

[ccssid]

Valvoline here on my ford 3.5 ecoboosts (all three of them) every 5000 miles.

https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-SynPower-5W-30-Synthetic-Motor/dp/B00GZKC6DS?pd_rd_w=CdfdN&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5911b92-50ae-4f5e-9e03-d4266db609dd&pf_rd_p=f5911b92-50ae-4f5e-9e03-d4266db609dd&pf_rd_r=SC6KHNVJS9M1AXBKYXTC&pd_rd_wg=Lrht2&pd_rd_r=9db03b7c-a7db-4e3f-9dde-2cd438557897&pd_rd_i=B00GZKC6DS&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pd_hp_d_atf_rp_1_t&th=1

 

[Going_Going_Gone]

Instead of going full-synthetic, we use the Motorcraft semi-synthetic in our vehicles and change every 5K miles. I've aged out of changing it at home (vertigo when working under a vehicle) so take to the dealership. The cost of the oil and filter is more than you could buy it for, but the "works special" includes tire rotation, inspection, and outside car wash making it more affordable. I always make sure that I check my engine air and cabin air filters and replace them as needed so I don't get the sales pitch while I'm waiting.

 

[BigOleFordFan]

I don't know what was in my 011 EL when I bought it a few years back (with 67K on it), but 5 days later, I took it to my local trusted shop & told them to use the Castrol GTX Premium Full Synthetic & Motocraft filter (which is what the owners manual states too) that I get from da Zon, and I have been getting it changed every 5-7K miles since then with zero issues

I also change my own Air & cabin filters, so no worries there, but if I was physically able to, I would do the oil changes myself, but unfortunately, that ship has sailed a while ago...

And just an FYI, my mechanic mentioned the 1st time that once you go FS, you can't switch back to blend or regular, due to the differences in the compounds that make up the different types which aren't compatible with each other... so I called 2 different Ford dealerships & they said the same thing....

 

[Woodwolf]

I've been happy with the Pennzoil ultra platinum, I use it in all three of my vehicles. If you buy it on Amazon it's pretty reasonable also. The price difference from full synthetic to synthetic blend is not significant enough to even bother with using something that's a lesser quality product. On the subject of oil, the first thing I installed on my 2022 was the catch can and in a 5000 mile oil change interval I get about a half an ounce of liquid in it.

Pennzoil ultra platinum is the way to go. Make an oil change now and then again after let’s say 2k to flush out existing crud, and the settle into regular intervals. I use the Ford oil filter

 

[Samantha1]

My Ford dealer told me the same about full synthetic, that once you use it you can't switch back to the synthetic blend.
Samantha

 

[The Ark]

Just go by what the owners manual states for your specific engine. I currently run the Motorcraft Semi-Synthetic 5w-20 in my '12 Expedition with 122k on it, and a Motorcraft oil filter. Full synthetic is also an option. I didn't see anywhere in the owners manual stating you couldn't switch oil types. I don't lose any sleep over it

 

[NevadaGeo]

I use full synthetic and a Motorcraft filter. I've used Castrol Edge, Mobil 1, and Pennzoil. I use a suction pump to drain the oil. It does a great job, and keeps me from having to remove the shield. I change faithfully every 5000 miles.

Mr. Big, could you describe the suction device you use? Looks like a tight place for the drain and it is time to do my first oil change. Please share.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

My Ford dealer told me the same about full synthetic, that once you use it you can't switch back to the synthetic blend.
Samantha

An urban legend.

 

[Mr Big]

Mr. Big, could you describe the suction device you use? Looks like a tight place for the drain and it is time to do my first oil change. Please share.

I use one similar to this one. They also make electric ones, but mine works great.
EWK 6.5L Manual Oil Extractor Change Pump for Automotive Fluids Vacuum Evacuation

 

[Woodwolf]

Is there wss-m2c961-a1 on the box? Last time I checked a year ago, it was not printed on this certain brand. And I am not sure if Ford will use it as an excuse when you need warranty service related to engine.

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (copied from Pennzoil site) Ford WSS-M2C930-A and WSS-M2C945-A	(SAE 5W-20)
Ford WSS-M2C929-A and WSS-M2C946-A	(SAE 5W-30)
Ford WSS-M2C947-A RECOMMENDED ​ Pennzoil Ultra Platinum SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor OilPREMIUM​ Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ with PurePlus™ Technology is a first of its kind full synthetic motor oil made from natural gas and designed for COMPLETE PROTECTION. Redesigned for modern turbocharged engines - API SN PLUS, API SN and all previous categories. From 4ltr can: meets WSS-M2C946-B1 also as specified in 2019 EX Platinum manual	(SAE 0W-20)

 

[LazSlate]

Synth or Non Synth does not matter. What matters is all the spec code required for the Eco Boost (your gen model).
You will find some specs do not exist in non synth and some do not in semi-synth also.
Also some synths do not meet spec also. Oils and engines today are nothing like 20 years ago.

Oil is the life of the engine especially in these turbo and tight tolerance engines with tiny oil holes going everywhere.

 

[SyndicateZ]

Synth or Non Synth does not matter. What matters is all the spec code required for the Eco Boost (your gen model).
You will find some specs do not exist in non synth and some do not in semi-synth also.
Also some synths do not meet spec also. Oils and engines today are nothing like 20 years ago.

Oil is the life of the engine especially in these turbo and tight tolerance engines with tiny oil holes going everywhere.

What oil do u use?

 

[NevadaGeo]

I use one similar to this one. They also make electric ones, but mine works great.
EWK 6.5L Manual Oil Extractor Change Pump for Automotive Fluids Vacuum Evacuation

Thanks! I bought one. Always best to drain out the bottom, but I like the concept.