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All of this is...AMAZING! Some of it is over my head but thoroughly enjoyed reading through it. You made it very easy to understand your thought process and why you chose to do what you did. Very detailed yet not pedantic. I would be interested in purchasing this if/when you have it ready. The...

I have less than 700 miles on mine and it has happened a few times for me. Smells more like a plastic-ish coolant smell. Only lasts a little bit and then goes away. 2024 XLT Ecoboost.

Great idea and thanks for posting pics of where you placed the extra seal.

Looks great! Well done!

Thanks for posting this and the straightforward write up.

Completely agree about the oil. It also has very good cold temperature flow rate (compared to other well recommend and performing oils), which could be important in the northern areas.

I would suggest listening to this episode to help determine your oil change interval. And maybe watch other episodes by Lake Speed Jr or other tribologists. Just learning more about it in general so you feel as informed about your decision as you want/need to be to "know" what your oil change...

I agree engines are way better than they used to be in terms of initial wear concerns. Still doesn't address longevity and how soon you have blow-by and would eventually need to do a rebuild if the oil consumption is severe. Similar issue would be to argue why should we ever change the oil then...

Not entirely true about being broken in once they hit the transporter. Some vehicle makes and models are. Many are not. You'll know if it is broken in by sending an oil sample in for your first few oil changes. If the wear metals are decreasing and aren't staying flat, then it wasn't broken in...

Not every 500 miles until 10,000. He talks about lengthening the change intervals. More of the modern engines have smaller and smaller passages for the oil to pass through and so in other vehicles it might not have made a big difference. Some engines it is well worth it to get those metal...

You may want to consider changing your oil now. Lake Speed (Motor Oil Geek) is very knowledgeable and informative.

This would be a near perfect truck with a 6 speed manual.

Welcome, from a fellow Michigander!

Yes to the Motor Oil Geek!! Learned so much from watching his videos. Based on data, evidence, and science. Everyone should watch his videos.

Exactly. I'll trust hard data and tribologists over manufacturer recommendations.

Watch the Motor Oil Geek on YouTube and you'll understand why it could really help longevity of internal engine components to change your oil within the first 500 to 1000 miles. Then, change it again after another 1000 or so miles. And as OP has stated, for $50 why not and that is his prerogative.

Really like the design of having the bag integrated into the netting.

Thanks for letting us know of the update! Just updated this morning.

Marshall, MI here. Purchased my '24 XLT from Varsity Ford in Ann Arbor.