CJW8 wrote:
You can have it analyzed at one year and the analysis will tell you if you need to change it.
But the analysis costs more than if you just change the oil and filter. (yourself) Then you KNOW you are good to go. Doesn't anyone think that the engineers at Ford (and others) have already done 1,000's of oil analysis tests prior to coming up with their oil change recommendations on the V10? The $39.95 ICP (Inductive Coupled Plasma) analysis that the common man pays for doesn't tell you what you need to know. It is a scam. A comparative series of ICP tests is more valid but still not FTIR. (google FTIR if interested) Only those with more than 2 years college level general chemistry including qualitative and quantitative analysis need respond.
Chum lee
