Oil Changes - Dealer or DIY

[pac87]

I’ve been watching some YouTube videos on Maverick maintenance, most of which are from the States.

I’m curious, how much is an oil change at a Ford dealership in your area? Canada and the US.

I drive an F150 currently and at a dealer an oil change is $115 Canadian, or $85 USD. It takes 7.7qt of oil. If I was to buy my own oil and filter it would be over $115 CAD. That’s using a good name brand oil (Mobile 1, Pennzoil) and not a budget brand.

Do those of you who do your own oil changes just like to use your preferred brand of oil and trust only yourself to do maintenance on your vehicle? Unless oil is much cheaper in the States, I don’t see a financial benefit to doing your own oil changes.

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[Lynyrd Skynyrd]

Dealers use under skill labor for oil changes even more so with our new world economy.
I know some have had body damage, stripped bolts, forgot to add oil and engine seized as some. For me they added 11qts of oil in my old 150. Between this and Jeep did me worse I’ll never visit a dealer unless it’s expensive repairs and no other choice

 

[Scooter66]

Always DIY with Mobile 1 and synthetic oil filters. Turbo means 5000 max!!!! miles between changes. You’re Welcome.

 

[NoVaJimmy]

Just be careful with the oil you choose to use, Ford has specific oil spec requirements for the Ecoboost that many oils including Pennzoil Platinum, Ultra Platinum and standard Mobil 1 don't meet (yet). The oil spec they require is formulated to be less vulnerable to low speed preignition and to promote better wear of timing chain guides, both of which have been problems for ecoboost motors. Using non spec oil could present a problem in the event of a warranty claim.

 

[DCP]

It usually cost me around $30 USD to perform a oil change on my Maverick using a Motorcraft filter and name brand oil (I buy extra when it is on sale). I like doing it myself so I know it is done right. And, with the Fumoto oil drain valve installed, it is a very simple process.

 

[pac87]

Just be careful with the oil you choose to use, Ford has specific oil spec requirements for the Ecoboost that many oils including Pennzoil Platinum, Ultra Platinum and standard Mobil 1 don't meet (yet). The oil spec they require is formulated to be less vulnerable to low speed preignition and to promote better wear of timing chain guides, both of which have been problems for ecoboost motors. Using non spec oil could present a problem in the event of a warranty claim.

Where would I find Fords oil requirements for the Maverick?

 

[NoVaJimmy]

Where would I find Fords oil requirements for the Maverick?

Your owner's manual

 

[pac87]

Your owner's manual

Don’t have an owners manual. Haven’t received my Maverick yet.

 

[NoVaJimmy]

Don’t have an owners manual. Haven’t received my Maverick yet.

Sure you do:

https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/maverick/2023/owner-manuals/

 

[jsus]

Don’t have an owners manual. Haven’t received my Maverick yet.

You can view the owner's manual online, in interactive web or PDF formats.

https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle/maverick/2023/owner-manuals/

 

[1929]

Where would I find Fords oil requirements for the Maverick?

Owners manual. Access online. It's available even if you don't own a Maverick.

DIY or dealer service is personal choice. I prefer dealer maintenance during warranty to maintain a service record and establish relationship with dealer. After that I do it myself.

If choosing DIY maintain record of receipts for oil and parts and document the oil changes.

 

[CG - All the way]

There is a book in your glove compartment (cubby) called an "Owners Manual". You will find it has all kinds of good info!

I will let my dealer change the oil and rotate tires on my Ford Pass Points the first three times and to have no warranty quibbles. Not sure if I will change my own after that. I do KNOW I will not go to Jiffy Lube and similar quick oil change places. This forum is not for nightmare stories so will go no further on that!!

 

[KSC Grey Ghost]

DIY cost me $ 35.00 Mobil one filter and Mobil One Full synthetic 0/20 oil . I know it was done correct took about a Half an Hour along with a 15 Minute nap under the truck .. Also found out what a crappy job the dealer did on the Fire recall for the bottom Pan

 

[olderbudwiser]

All my Oil changes have been between 35-45 dollars American on my F150, 5.4 L I want to make a mess in my garage and the have to take old oil for disposal why???

Local Ford dealer where purchased.

 

[Chicolini]

I get the dealer to do it. The cost is not much different, and there is a record for warranty and ESP. My dealer does a very good job, most of the service employees have been there a decade or (much) more.

I am not a mechanic, I don't like it and I am not good at it.

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