pbc Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Call me old fashioned, but I'm used to changing oil every 5 to 6,000km, 8,000km was recco'd on my wife's old Jetta. Is everyone doing the recommended 12,000km only (for "normal driving patterns")? This seems quite long! I guess I don't mind if that's the case, just sounds sooooo long in between oil changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) Call me old fashioned, but I'm used to changing oil every 5 to 6,000km, 8,000km was recco'd on my wife's old Jetta. Is everyone doing the recommended 12,000km only (for "normal driving patterns")? This seems quite long! I guess I don't mind if that's the case, just sounds sooooo long in between oil changes! Hi pbc. :D The "Normal Service" Oil Change Interval is every 6 months/7,500 miles whichever comes first (or equivalent metric distance conversion). The "Severe Duty" Oil Change Interval is every 6 months/5,000 miles (see your Maintenance Schedule Guide for Sever Service rules). This is my opinion: I follow the Ford "Normal Service" recommnedation. Ford pays its Powertrain Engineers good money to design, manufacturer and test their engines. With the advances in modern engine and oil/lubrication technologies, 3,000 mile soil changes are no longer necessary. So it is perfectly safe to follow Ford Oil Change Interval recommendations. In reality, considering the average miles driven per year is approximately 12,000 miles, most of us will be the changing oil by following the time interval (every 6 months) anyway. I am an example of this. While I "technically" follow the Normal Service, 6 month/7,500 miles interval, I only put about 3,500-4,000 miles per 6 months. However, if I did accrue the necessary mileage per 6 months/a year, I would change at 7,500 miles. Of course, others will have their own opinions. In the end it will all come down to personal preference, so do what gives you the most peace of mind. You can't go wrong with either following Ford's recommendation, or changing sooner if you wish. As long as you don't change later. Good luck. :beerchug: Edited August 23, 2009 by bbf2530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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