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#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.
#13 of 227 Synthetic Oil by mkyoung Jul 26, 2005 (2:03 pm)
What is the feeling about synthetic oil? Here is where my brain is at. I have the 2005 Freebie AWD. AWD is harder on the engine and transmission than FWD. I was thinking instead of using standard oil at 5K intervals to use a synthetic at either 5K or 10K intervals. Synthetic is suppose to last much longer that 10K, but I would change it at 5K/10K. I'm thinking (hoping) that the engine and drivetrain would last longer. WDYT? Replies to this message: magdad (Jul 27, 2005 5:34 am) barnstormer64 (Jul 27, 2005 5:56 am) magdad (Jul 27, 2005 8:45 am) willie19 (Aug 05, 2005 2:00 pm) vicenac (Sep 06, 2005 10:31 am)
#14 of 227 mkyoung by nitromax Jul 27, 2005 (2:36 am)
In a perfect world, a fresh supply of oil constantly replenishing itself would be the best option. That tells me that the more often you change the oil, the happier your engine will be. That being said, synthetics are designed for higher miles so changing it too frequently would be a waste of money, but I would say 5,000 miles is reasonable. As long as it doesn't strain your budget and the oil doesn't get dumped down the drain.   That's what I would do when I get to that stage. I'm only around 800 miles so I have a ways to go.
#15 of 227 Re: Synthetic Oil [mkyoung] by magdad Jul 27, 2005 (5:34 am)
Replying to: mkyoung (Jul 26, 2005 2:03 pm) The owners manual says to use at least a synthetic blend, not regular oil. For me, I'm going to bite the bullet and go with Mobil 1. Replies to this message: barnstormer64 (Jul 27, 2005 5:56 am) magdad (Jul 27, 2005 8:45 am) willie19 (Aug 05, 2005 2:00 pm)
#16 of 227 Re: Synthetic Oil [magdad] by barnstormer64 Jul 27, 2005 (5:56 am)
Replying to: magdad (Jul 27, 2005 5:34 am) The Motorcraft 5W-20 is a synthetic blend. Replies to this message: magdad (Jul 27, 2005 8:45 am) willie19 (Aug 05, 2005 2:00 pm)
#17 of 227 Re: Synthetic Oil [barnstormer64] by magdad Jul 27, 2005 (8:45 am)
Replying to: barnstormer64 (Jul 27, 2005 5:56 am) Yes I know, but the post above asked about the value of synthetic and I wanted to make a potentially non-warranty voiding point. I'm a lifelong Castoil man myself and am entering uncharted territories with synthetics.
#18 of 227 Regular gas for Freestyle? by vrm Jul 29, 2005 (7:49 am)
Can I use regular gas in the Freestyle or does Ford recommend Premium gas? Thanks! Replies to this message: nitromax (Jul 29, 2005 10:05 am) magdad (Jul 29, 2005 12:04 pm)
#19 of 227 Re: Regular gas for Freestyle? [vrm] by nitromax Jul 29, 2005 (10:05 am)
Replying to: vrm (Jul 29, 2005 7:49 am) It does not require premium. I personally use mid grade.

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