Oil is cheap. Engines are expensive [LOCKED DUE TO INSULTING BEHAVIOR BY OP]

[Whitty1]

For those wanting to stretch out oil change intervals. You should follow this guy, though I think most of his business are F150s. He works on all Fords. Oil is cheap. Engines are expensive and these turbo engines are hard on oil.

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[Cherokee]

AT’s right OP,
My Eco/Turbo gets full syn every 5,000 miles and I don’t drive in severe duty conditions.

 

[Whitty1]

AT’s right OP,
My Eco/Turbo gets full syn every 5,000 miles and I don’t drive in severe duty conditions.

It is your vehicle but if it were me with a turbocharged engine, I would go every 3000 miles. The turbo shares the oil with the engine and it gets really hot. I wouldn't push it. Ford is pushing these little engines really hard to get the power out of them. I have a hybrid and I I plan on every 5-6k miles no matter what the oil life monitor says. Or one year since I don't drive a lot. You may push it higher if you are doing mostly highway driving.

 

[Toddman45]

Exactly the reason why I've never went by the OLM, 5k or less with Mobil 1. Diy oil change cost me roughly 45.00, cheap insurance.

 

[Whitty1]

Exactly the reason why I've never went by the OLM, 5k or less with Mobil 1. Diy oil change cost me roughly 45.00, cheap insurance.

Agree. I didn't mention that turbos spin at 80,000 to 200,000 RPM. Turbos are hot, spin fast, and are really hard on oil. Brian does a lot of timing jobs on V6 turbo engines. That 4 banger turbo is working even harder. This engine Brian is talking about in this post only has a little over 100k miles on it. That is all an OEM really cares that your vehicle lasts. They want to sell you another one.

 

[SLINGSHOT]

Putting a turbo on a little engine is like harnessing a Shetland pony to a four bottom plow, feeding him vitamins, and expecting him to plow that 80 acre field for 20 years.
Just put a full size draft horse on the plow, feed him regular hay, and he will plow that field for 30 years and still be healthy.
Dealers LOVE turbo engines. More commission up front, more service in the back shop and another sale when it goes BOOM.

 

[Whitty1]

Putting a turbo on a little engine is like harnessing a Shetland pony to a four bottom plow, feeding him vitamins, and expecting him to plow that 80 acre field for 20 years.
Just put a full size draft horse on the plow, feed him regular hay, and he will plow that field for 30 years and still be healthy.
Dealers LOVE turbo engines. More commission up front, more service in the back shop and another sale when it goes BOOM.

YEP. All the OEMs have been moving to turbos to get more power out of smaller engines to meet CAFE and emission standards. A big engine can handle a turbo. These small engines are under more stress.

 

[SLINGSHOT]

YEP. All the OEMs have been moving to turbos to get more power out of smaller engines to meet CAFE and emission standards. A big engine can handle a turbo. These small engines are under more stress.

More stress, more BOOM, more profit for the dealers.

 

[Whitty1]

More stress, more BOOM, more profit for the dealers.

Most don't really save any gas either. Most that have a turbo keep their foot in them.

 

[Whitty1]

More stress, more BOOM, more profit for the dealers.

Honda has had issues with their little 1.5L Earth Dreams engine. Turbo with direct injection and some of the fuel has been blowing by the piston rings and getting in the oil.

 

[d7602002]

Since vehicles have gone to the 5,000 miles or 6 month routine that's what I've been doing on all my cars. I have an EcoBoost and the oil will be changed after 6 months or 5,000 miles whichever comes first. But since I don't put a lot of miles on, and I rarely ever hit the actual mileage I'm on a 6-month schedule. It's usually between 2,500 to 3500 miles. Although I did have 4,600 on my Maverick only because I enjoyed driving it cuz it was new. But once that wears off I'll probably be back to the 2500-3500 range. I have the extended warranty so if there is an engine problem by July 27th of 2034, if I'm even alive then, I will get it fixed. And if not, then probably shortly after the warranty expires I'll sell and get something else.

 

[inline_five]

Can someone explain why that imagine is bad? The pickup tube looks fine and isn't clogged. Without information on compression, etc we have no idea what the condition of the motor is like from an operation standpoint.

 

[Whitty1]

Can someone explain why that imagine is bad? The pickup tube looks fine and isn't clogged. Without information on compression, etc we have no idea what the condition of the motor is like from an operation standpoint.

The followers are probably making noise. That is usually why they end up in Brian's shop. You have to watch some of Brian's videos or follow him on Facebook. I think it is usually the upper end that goes first. He done videos of those that ignored the noises and end up with a rod through the side of the block

 

[Cherokee]

It is your vehicle but if it were me with a turbocharged engine, I would go every 3000 miles. The turbo shares the oil with the engine and it gets really hot. I wouldn't push it. Ford is pushing these little engines really hard to get the power out of them. I have a hybrid and I I plan on every 5-6k miles no matter what the oil life monitor says. Or one year since I don't drive a lot. You may push it higher if you are doing mostly highway driving.

I understand a little about these turbo’s. I’m paying more attention to the two tiny screen filters on or in the turbo.
There is no service interval listed.
I think labor and all is less than $300 to change them. They may not even be on this engine.
I’m waiting till 60,000 miles and then I’ll get into that,

I know for a fact that Fords Motorcraft full synthetic’s oil additive package will last well beyond 5,000 the way I use this truck.
Besides, my extended warranty goes to 100,000 miles.
I do about 15,000 a year.
I will want a new vehicle and trade this Lariat in before I hit 100,000 miles.
IMHO 3,000 mile intervals only makes sense in Commercial
Applications, or severe duty, use.

I’ve known many people over several decades that ignore the turbo’s in many different vehicles. None, absolutely none have had turbo issues.

With my extended warranty I think I’ll be fine.

 

[Whitty1]

I’ll be fine. I understand a little about these turbo’s. I’m paying more attention to the two tiny screen filters on or in the turbo.
There is no service interval listed.
I think labor and all is less than $300 to change them. They may not even be on this engine.
I waiting till 60,000 miles and then I’ll get into that,

I know for a fact that Fords Motorcraft full synthetic’s oil additive package will last well beyond 5,000 the way I use this truck.
Besides, my extended warranty goes to 100,000 miles.
I do about 15,000 a year.
I will want a new vehicle and trade in before I hit 100,000 miles.

It is your truck and your money. I doubt you replace the turbo for $300 and I know you won't replace an engine for that. I don't count on extended warranties either. If they can find a loophole not to pay they will and not changing the oil is one of their ways out

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