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227 messages, Last post on Aug 19, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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| I have about 2000 miles on mine, and am about to take the family on a road trip from Minnesota to Idaho and back to see the Parents. The total trip is about 3000 miles, and I'm wondering about changing the oil before or after. 2000 miles seems a little early, but after seems too late - any opinions? | |
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hmmm...good one. I haven't heard of any oil additives like Honda supposedly uses in their new engines. I'm assuming Ford uses standard oil in their new engines. If that's the case I would say better to change it at 2000 miles instead of 5000, but even 5000 is not that bad. my .02
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Replying to: nitromax (Jun 20, 2005 7:39 am) Most of this should be picked up in the oil filter.I just don't like the idea of these little bits and pieces recirculating in the engine during a prolonged oil change interval.On my 2nd o/c I'll probably go 2-3000 miles again for a good cleanout. After that follow Ford's recommended procedure for a long engine life.Oil is cheap and good insurance. |
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I forgot to mention. Being that you're going on a long trip, your engine will be operating at a sustained high temperature and, as willie said, there will be extra particulation in the oil due the new engine break-in. Those two variables can make for an early engine failure.....safe bet is to put some fresh oil in for the trip. |
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Replying to: bowcaster (Jun 20, 2005 4:44 am)
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Replying to: dgulino (Jun 20, 2005 11:46 am) Looks like I'll be getting the first oil change this weekend. |
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Ford does use standard oil - not break in oil. I purchased my Freestyle while on vacation and put 2900 miles on it before I got back home. The only thing that I was advised when I asked about "breaking in" was to avoid using the cruise control during the first 1000 miles and to vary the speed. Drive it 60, 55, 65 etc. I've now got almost 4000 miles on it and I'm still loving my Freestyle! |
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Was hoping some kind Freebie owner could take a peek in their owner's manual (or perhaps service guide) and tell me what the recommended interval is for oil changes in the Freebie and the amount of oil it holds. Also, what does is say about servicing the Transmission? Any mention of periodically changing the Transmission Fluid? Do you see anything else mentioned regarding servicing the CVT? As one who drives approx 30,000 miles a year, I'm trying to plan ahead to see what to expect. I know it doesn't need a tune-up till 100,000 miles. We're close to ordering a 2006 Limited AWD...Thank You!  :
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Right after I posted, I found the following link and answered some of my own questions: https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp However, it appears to be a generic service manual so if anyone has some specific info regarding the CVT Transmission that would be most appreciated!
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