Second oil change in my 2024

[Crowman]

So I just recently did my second oil change . The first one was on 5/3 with 1438 miles second was on 10/17 with 6466 miles . The oil life was at 54% on the second one .I also rotated my tires .
So far problem, free I normally read this form daily so you know I’m always looking for something to go wrong lol

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[Toddman45]

Curious why you did the first one so early?

 

[Crowman]

Curious why you did the first one so early?

Why not ? For 50 bucks piece of mine maybe maybe not worth it? I watched the thread on this form. That We should change it at 500 it made sense and I thought what the hell for 50 bucks can’t hurt

 

[Toddman45]

Ok

 

[Tim d]

So I just recently did my second oil change . The first one was on 5/3 with 1438 miles second was on 10/17 with 6466 miles . The oil life was at 54% on the second one .I also rotated my tires .
So far problem, free I normally read this form daily so you know I’m always looking for something to go wrong lol

Curious why you changed the breakin oil so early? I believe it's supposed to stay in the engine for 10,000 miles? 5,000 miles for our ecoboost.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

If you do lotsa city driving, your gasoline engine probably ran ~half of the miles you logged.
Some of the oil life percentage is also based on time. If you've owned the truck 6 months but not driven much, it would still show around ~50% left, since you should change it every 12 months if not driving much.

 

[Tbone289]

Curious why you changed the breakin oil so early? I believe it's supposed to stay in the engine for 10,000 miles? 5,000 miles for our ecoboost.

The factory oil is not a special break-in formula. There are plenty of oil analysis out there that prove this. Draining initial wear metals is not a bad idea.

 

[Optimus]

I did similar with my hybrid, 1st change at 1400 (winter months only), and second at 8400 through a spring/summer.

Oil is cheap. Repairs are expensive. I chose to do mine early because I wanted to purge any potential metals shed from the break in process. I changed it again 7000 miles later, and in hindsight I wish I would have done it closer to 5k.

I had my 1st oil tested by Blackstone Labs, and will have my second tested shortly as well. The “green” oil that came from the factory did NOT show any sort of break-in additive packages in it. It did have a small amount of fuel in it, which I have seen in other Mav owner labs test results posted on this website. And this is consistent with the concept that hybrid engines can build up more water and fuel in the engine oil vs. a regular ICE. Thus is due to hybrids not getting their engines as hot and not burning off the water/fuel. Hence, I believe in the idea to “change your oil more often.” I will NOT wait 10,000+ plus miles to the point the oil is getting black too and could start sludging up oil passages etc…. Fresh oil = GOOD!

 

[AlpineKid74]

So I just recently did my second oil change . The first one was on 5/3 with 1438 miles second was on 10/17 with 6466 miles . The oil life was at 54% on the second one .I also rotated my tires .
So far problem, free I normally read this form daily so you know I’m always looking for something to go wrong lol

You might want to have the oil analyzed if you are concerned about engine wear. The web-site has the information.

Blackstone Laboratories (https://www.blackstone-labs.com/) does if for $35 & they send you the kit free w/return bag postage paid.

I have been doing it on my 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.6, with 115,140 miles for a number of oil changes. Change oil every 5,000 miles with Mobil 1 High mileage synthetic & add a quart of LUCAS oil treatment.

My mechanic tells me that the engine is not showing any excessive wear

 

[Crowman]

As I stated earlier
Why not ? For 50 bucks piece of mine maybe maybe not worth it? I watched the thread on this form. That We should change it at 500 it made sense and I thought what the hell for 50 bucks can’t hurt if you look at the pictures, the first oil was green for whatever reason the second was black . From now on out, I’ll probably change mine every 5000 to 7500 miles. When I find time it’s not a big deal to change your oil. Pretty easy !! It is the lifeblood of your truck.

 

[happyfer22]

Curious why you changed the breakin oil so early? I believe it's supposed to stay in the engine for 10,000 miles? 5,000 miles for our ecoboost.

Break-in Oil ? There is NOT SUCH OF THING . IS ALWAYS BETTER to remove Engine Oil & FILTER whitin the first 1000 miles of any engine, specially if you are planning to keep you Car/Truck for a long period of time 100-150K(+) miles

 

[RickG]

I have binge watched this guys oil related videos and I trust his opinions. Based upon that I don't even think about adding any add-ons to the base oil. I just pick a great synthetic oil and trust it. He is a big believer in the 500 mile oil change on break-in to flush out wear metals.

 

[happyfer22]

The first 2,000 miles are essential for the life of any engine. During the initial break-in period, countless microscopic metal particles circulate within the engine as components settle into place. The primary goal of an early oil change is to remove these particles as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary wear.

Using a 100% synthetic oil with elevated levels of molybdenum and boron provides superior anti-wear protection, exceeding standard requirements. These additives help reduce friction and maintain tight tolerances within the engine, ensuring long-term durability. In my experience, this approach has allowed me to reach over 300,000 miles on my BMW M54 engine—without ever needing to open or repair the internals. My Ford 2.7L Ecoboost has followed the same path and runs just as strong.

For over 22 years, I have used Amsoil products, but any high-quality 100% synthetic oil will offer excellent protection. This is the plan I intend to follow for my 2025 Ford Maverick.

Additionally, I apply a similar strategy to other drivetrain components:

• Transmission: Service at 10,000 miles and every 30,000 miles thereafter
• Front and Rear Differentials: Same intervals as the transmission

For these services, I will also use Amsoil products to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Breaking in an engine properly ensures that internal components such as pistons, rings, and bearings seat correctly. A well-executed break-in process reduces the risk of premature wear and helps achieve peak performance and efficiency over the vehicle’s lifespan.

This proactive maintenance approach, though seemingly early, has proven effective in keeping engines running strong for hundreds of thousands of miles. I plan to drive mine for 300.000 miles on the next 7-8 years

Best of luck with your new Maverick!

 

[Phimosis]

The first 2,000 miles are essential for the life of any engine. During the initial break-in period, countless microscopic metal particles circulate within the engine as components settle into place. The primary goal of an early oil change is to remove these particles as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary wear.

Using a 100% synthetic oil with elevated levels of molybdenum and boron provides superior anti-wear protection, exceeding standard requirements. These additives help reduce friction and maintain tight tolerances within the engine, ensuring long-term durability. In my experience, this approach has allowed me to reach over 300,000 miles on my BMW M54 engine—without ever needing to open or repair the internals. My Ford 2.7L Ecoboost has followed the same path and runs just as strong.

For over 22 years, I have used Amsoil products, but any high-quality 100% synthetic oil will offer excellent protection. This is the plan I intend to follow for my 2025 Ford Maverick.

Additionally, I apply a similar strategy to other drivetrain components:

• Transmission: Service at 10,000 miles and every 30,000 miles thereafter
• Front and Rear Differentials: Same intervals as the transmission

For these services, I will also use Amsoil products to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Breaking in an engine properly ensures that internal components such as pistons, rings, and bearings seat correctly. A well-executed break-in process reduces the risk of premature wear and helps achieve peak performance and efficiency over the vehicle’s lifespan.

This proactive maintenance approach, though seemingly early, has proven effective in keeping engines running strong for hundreds of thousands of miles. I plan to drive mine for 300.000 miles on the next 7-8 years

Best of luck with your new Maverick!

I have a coworker that had a c-max hybrid. My understanding is that is the same engine as in the Maverick? I just went and asked him about oil changes….. he said he traded it in at 285k miles and he just took it to jiffylube each time the service engine light came on. Oil changes at 10k miles look to be just fine.

 

[happyfer22]

I have a coworker that had a c-max hybrid. My understanding is that is the same engine as in the Maverick? I just went and asked him about oil changes….. he said he traded it in at 285k miles and he just took it to jiffylube each time the service engine light came on. Oil changes at 10k miles look to be just fine.

Good Sunday morning, Larry_Phimosis:
Jiffy Lube – excellent! But every time the check engine light comes on? Relying solely on that for service isn’t the best approach. The system you're referring to was developed by GM as an algorithm in the 1980s, and I wouldn’t recommend using it as the only guide for oil changes. It's poor preventive care, in my opinion.

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