Just an observation....
My local RV dealer wants $120.00 for a oil / filter change on my 2006 for E450. The local Ford dealer has a truck service center, and charges $45.00 for the same service (using Ford Motorcraft semi ...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:Lwiddis wrote:
Does Ford mandate all synthetic?
No they do not !
They "recommend" semi-syntheic but even that is NOT mandatory.
I have been changing oil on cars for about 50 years now. It is easy. Motorcraft (Ford brand) semi-synthetic oil and filters can be purchased at most Walmart stores for less than $25. Yes, you need some wrenches, including an oil filter wrench, rags, a drain pan and some funnels to get the oil back into the jugs so you can take it to be recycled.
Some large cardboard on the drive is an EXCELLENT idea.
If it's a V10 6.8L they call for 05w/20 Semi Synthetic. I have always put 5w/20 Motorcraft Synthetic Blend oil. For the newer V10 6.8L they are calling for 5w/30.
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