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That is not true. Some of those engines have gone 300k miles. You have variable valve timing in the 4 cylinders too. You have chains, tensioners, and a valve train that all need oil. You can justify it all you want, but it is a lot cheaper to change the oil than it is to change the engine. You...

5-6k miles or once a year is what I did on my Taurus that wasn't turbocharged.

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

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...

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.

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

Tit for tat. Other countries will retaliate with import taxes on their own people. NOBODY wins except the rich and they will get more tax cuts too. It is always the little guy that gets screwed. The rich are the ones that got the bailouts in 2009. The rich are the ones who benefitted from most...

It depends on demand. If there are plenty of already sitting on lots, those may not see a price hike right away. There is no tariff on what is already here. Dealer lots are stuffed full of vehicles. I don't know how many unsold Mavericks and Bronco Sports are sitting in inventory. They may have...

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.

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...

TARIFFS are taxes on your own people. If Canada raises tariffs on oil it is the Canadians that will pay higher prices. If the president puts tariffs on Canadian oil, then we will see the higher prices and it could happen quickly. It seems like oil goes up immediately when there is an issue while...

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...

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.

I am thinking about putting some on my Cactus Gray 24 Lariat. I like em. I wonder how it will effect taking the front bumper off if you need to

Don't assume we will see price increases the next day. It will take some time for prices to work through the system

Yahoo News reported yesterday that they have been put off until March 1. Just to be clear on this, TARIFFS won't have any impact on the current inventory on the lots. Therefore, it will take a little time for price increases to work their way through the system. Also, Ford may choose to cut...

If the pump doesn't spit out a receipt, I go inside and get one.

I started driving in the mid 70s and the quality of cars back then were horrible. When I took delivery of my new 84 Grand Prix I had to turn around and go back to the dealer with it because the alternator was overcharging. The volt gauge was pegged as soon I left the lot. I think the turning...

Honda just announced a big recall this week for stalling issues and they are one of the better ones. Everybody has been getting hit with recalls. We are still paying for the poor-quality parts from the Pandemic.

All Modern motor oils are API rated. As long as what you are putting in meets the requirements of the manufacturer you are good. That motorcraft oil is good and cheap. Sure Mobile One is excellent oil but I doubt it is worth the extra cost.