Oil Changes???

frankie4260 · January 5th, 2010, 09:12 AM

ok im no mecahnic .. but i was always told to change the oil every 3 thousand miles ... when i purchased my 2010 mustang gt .. in the owners manual it says every 7,500 miles .. now i know .. i said to myself must be syntetic .. but every 7500 miles .. isnt that a lot of miles even for synthetic???

vastang757 · January 5th, 2010, 09:13 AM

I've gone 7,000 before w/ no problems but I try not to push it past a max of 5,000

Breakout · January 5th, 2010, 09:23 AM

Ford announced this in 2007 saying oil change intervals can go 7500 miles on new vehicles. yes it's obvious they are using full synthetic oils now. However, oil change intervals depend on your driving. By that I mean not necessarily how much of a lead foot you have, but your commute. Obviously if you are only driving 10 miles round trip to work and back (especially in the cold), you should change your oil sooner then others. Variables like that. Plus I think the mechanics are still recommending 5,000 miles for an oil change. I use Castrol Syntec synthetic oil in my car. The oil changes on that are every 6,000 miles. I usually do that, but I have gone 7,500 miles before I did an oil change once (things were EXTREMELY tight that month) and i asked the tech who was draining my oil how it looked. He said "looks like I just put it in".

So yes, you can go 7500 miles now before an oil change as ford recommends. I myself would do it sooner.

'97'Cobra · January 5th, 2010, 11:42 AM

i hardly ever change mine... i just pour alittle water in there if it gets low or looks dirty.

Thumbie · January 5th, 2010, 01:32 PM

^^ hahaha thats FUNNY >:O

Yeah if its a name brand synthetic it should go 7,500.

Castrol EDGE will last 15,000

suprajay79 · January 5th, 2010, 02:25 PM

I went almost 9,000 miles on Royal Purple FS- that stuff is amazing. Still had plenty of lube/cooling property left, and never had a problem with it.

'97'Cobra · January 5th, 2010, 08:42 PM

my car just burns the Royal Purple off to fast.

I have to use the thick stuff for the old grandpa goblin

stew112 · January 9th, 2010, 11:12 PM

i change mine every 3-4k just becuase i have my foot to the floor most of the time(alot of ricers fags around here). i dont use synthetic though... so its alot cheaper. + a motorcraft filter FTW. But in any case it mostly matters how crazy you drive like he said

HMUSN · January 9th, 2010, 11:15 PM

$30-$40 worth of oil isn't worth the cost of an engine.

I change my oil as soon as is starts to look dark.

I won't go over 4k even with a synthetic.

dowork · January 11th, 2010, 06:54 PM

dumb question but how much oil do you usually put in? its been a while and i forgot how much i need to put in lol i have an 02 gt

HMUSN · January 11th, 2010, 09:29 PM

5.5 or 6 quarts. I think it is 6 for you.

MustanG_guy17 · January 11th, 2010, 10:36 PM

I change mine every 5,000 miles using Valvoline fully sythetic. Regular oil I would change it every 3,000.

Murphdog · January 12th, 2010, 08:18 AM

I just skimmed past some of the reply's so maybe someone mentioned this, but the 2011 Mustang will have a recommendation of 10,000 miles. I go by the recommended 7500 on my 08 and have no problems. Back when I had my explorer, I had it changed every 3000 . I don't see it as necessary.

00mustang92 · January 13th, 2010, 01:35 AM

If thats wat the car calls for then I would do it every 7,500 unless u drive in extreme conditions.

ModMustang97GT · January 13th, 2010, 02:58 PM

Depends on the car. I know that in my 300, even Mobile 1 full synthetic starts burning away at 5000 miles and its not even dark yet.

January 5th, 2010, 09:12 AM	#1
frankie4260 Newbie 2010 mustang gt Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kansas city MO Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oil Changes??? ok im no mecahnic .. but i was always told to change the oil every 3 thousand miles ... when i purchased my 2010 mustang gt .. in the owners manual it says every 7,500 miles .. now i know .. i said to myself must be syntetic .. but every 7500 miles .. isnt that a lot of miles even for synthetic??? __________________

January 5th, 2010, 09:13 AM	#2
vastang757 MM's Resident Muffler Shop 2007 Mustang GT the speed of slow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 3,067 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've gone 7,000 before w/ no problems but I try not to push it past a max of 5,000 __________________ Meine Garage MAD Stangs #9 Olivia Munn FTW Crew Founder commandersafi (10:54:49 PM): i love how much veiny sticks out

January 5th, 2010, 09:23 AM	#3
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ford announced this in 2007 saying oil change intervals can go 7500 miles on new vehicles. yes it's obvious they are using full synthetic oils now. However, oil change intervals depend on your driving. By that I mean not necessarily how much of a lead foot you have, but your commute. Obviously if you are only driving 10 miles round trip to work and back (especially in the cold), you should change your oil sooner then others. Variables like that. Plus I think the mechanics are still recommending 5,000 miles for an oil change. I use Castrol Syntec synthetic oil in my car. The oil changes on that are every 6,000 miles. I usually do that, but I have gone 7,500 miles before I did an oil change once (things were EXTREMELY tight that month) and i asked the tech who was draining my oil how it looked. He said "looks like I just put it in". So yes, you can go 7500 miles now before an oil change as ford recommends. I myself would do it sooner. Last edited by Breakout; January 5th, 2010 at 10:09 AM.

January 5th, 2010, 01:32 PM	#5
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^ hahaha thats FUNNY >:O Yeah if its a name brand synthetic it should go 7,500. Castrol EDGE will last 15,000 __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

January 9th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#8
stew112 Newbie 1998 gt Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	i change mine every 3-4k just becuase i have my foot to the floor most of the time(alot of ricers fags around here). i dont use synthetic though... so its alot cheaper. + a motorcraft filter FTW. But in any case it mostly matters how crazy you drive like he said __________________ 3.73s, coil overs, tubular k-member and arms, underdrive pulleys, CIA, PI intake, headers, stall converter, upper/lower control arms. the usual goodies

January 9th, 2010, 11:15 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	$30-$40 worth of oil isn't worth the cost of an engine. I change my oil as soon as is starts to look dark. I won't go over 4k even with a synthetic. __________________

January 11th, 2010, 06:54 PM	#10
dowork Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern VA Posts: 502 iTrader: 0 reviews	dumb question but how much oil do you usually put in? its been a while and i forgot how much i need to put in lol i have an 02 gt __________________ k&n fipk, mgw shifter, eibach pro kit, grille delete, borla cat bac, sct tuner, steeda pulleys, bbk Lts and catted x pipe, aluminum d/s, and 4.10s

January 11th, 2010, 09:29 PM	#11
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	5.5 or 6 quarts. I think it is 6 for you. __________________

January 11th, 2010, 10:36 PM	#12
MustanG_guy17 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Milton,Florida Posts: 1,967 iTrader: 0 reviews	I change mine every 5,000 miles using Valvoline fully sythetic. Regular oil I would change it every 3,000. __________________ 2007 Mustang GT/CS 5spd: Flowmaster hushpower axle back,O/R X pipe,JLT CAI,93 Bama tune..laser interceptor dual jammers, Escort Redline RD,Laser Veil G4. MAVERICKS!!!!!!!!!! BABYYYY.. DALLAS COWBOYS

January 12th, 2010, 08:18 AM	#13
Murphdog Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just skimmed past some of the reply's so maybe someone mentioned this, but the 2011 Mustang will have a recommendation of 10,000 miles. I go by the recommended 7500 on my 08 and have no problems. Back when I had my explorer, I had it changed every 3000 . I don't see it as necessary. __________________ 2008 GT Coupe Premium, C&L Racer CAI + dyno tune Exterior: Dark Candy Apple Red Interior: Light Graphite Leather Options: Manual, 3.55 Axle, 18" Polished Aluminum Wheels

January 13th, 2010, 01:35 AM	#14
00mustang92 Regular 2001,Ford,Bullitt Mustang Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leitchfield Posts: 220 iTrader: 0 reviews	If thats wat the car calls for then I would do it every 7,500 unless u drive in extreme conditions.

January 13th, 2010, 02:58 PM	#15
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on the car. I know that in my 300, even Mobile 1 full synthetic starts burning away at 5000 miles and its not even dark yet. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

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