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Mike_Schriber
Explorer
Jan 26, 2017

Thoughts on oil change intervals (time, not mileage)

It seems to me that most everything you read talks about changing your oil every so many miles or every twelve months. I run Mobil 1 synthetic in my Ford V10 motorhome and typically change it every 5...
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mgirardo
Explorer
Jan 26, 2017
Our 2008 E-450's maintenance schedule calls for every 7,500 miles or every 6 months. We put about 4,000 - 5,000 miles on it per year. Sometimes more, not usually less (except when gas was $4/gal). I change the oil every April using Mobil 1 full synthetic and a Motorcraft Oil Filter.

Seems senseless to change the oil after only a few thousand miles.

-Michael

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