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#3 of 227 bowcaster by nitromax Jun 20, 2005 (7:39 am)
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 Replies to this message: willie19 (Jun 20, 2005 9:08 am)
#4 of 227 Re: bowcaster [nitromax] by willie19 Jun 20, 2005 (9:08 am)
Replying to: nitromax (Jun 20, 2005 7:39 am) I agree with Nitro on this point.In fact I might even change the oil after our first 1000 miles.Sounds a bit wasteful but my rationale is that there will be quite a bit of minute wear in particles during the breakin period. 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.
#5 of 227 and another thing... by nitromax Jun 20, 2005 (10:21 am)
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.
#6 of 227 Re: First Oil Change [bowcaster] by dgulino Jun 20, 2005 (11:46 am)
Replying to: bowcaster (Jun 20, 2005 4:44 am) How about having it changed DURING the trip? Take it to a Ford dealer in Idaho while you're there. Replies to this message: bowcaster (Jun 21, 2005 4:55 am)
#7 of 227 Re: First Oil Change [dgulino] by bowcaster Jun 21, 2005 (4:55 am)
Replying to: dgulino (Jun 20, 2005 11:46 am) Thanks for all the good advice folks. I will be a ways out in the wilderness, so getting it changed there (as much as my father would like to go along and chat up the guys at the local dealership) is not an option.   Looks like I'll be getting the first oil change this weekend.
#8 of 227 Re: First Oil Change by georginevj Jun 21, 2005 (5:47 am)
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!
#9 of 227 Oil Change & Transmission Service Questions by jethrojackson Jul 09, 2005 (8:08 am)
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! : Replies to this message: bruneau1 (Jul 16, 2005 9:54 am) vicenac (Sep 06, 2005 10:27 am) elibruno (Oct 10, 2005 11:54 am)
#10 of 227 Service Guide & Manual by jethrojackson Jul 09, 2005 (9:09 am)
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!
#11 of 227 Re: First Oil Change [bowcaster] by barnstormer64 Jul 10, 2005 (11:43 am)
Replying to: bowcaster (Jun 20, 2005 4:44 am) I would change it at 2000 miles.   Then again, I've been known to change the first oil at 500 miles (not always, but I've done it).   I try to change mine every 2500 miles. But occasionally I've gone 5000 miles.   The standard use interval is 5000 miles and 6 months.   The heavy use interval is 3000 miles and 3 months.   I've never paid my attention to the months thing, but won't go longer than a year.
#12 of 227 Re: Oil Change & Transmission Service Questions [jethrojackson] by bruneau1 Jul 16, 2005 (9:54 am)
Replying to: jethrojackson (Jul 09, 2005 8:08 am) Just don't take it to Jiffy Lube or the equivalent, or they may drain your transmission fluid instead. CVT fluid needs to be changed at 60,000 and checked before that by a qualified technician. There is no way for the consumer to check the CVT fluid by way of a dip stick.

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