2013 F-150 5.0 running rough
2013 F-150 5.0L 2WD Got a CEL and took it to parts store and their OBDII reader said cyl # 7 misfire. Truck seemed to run fine and it went away pretty quickly, so I just disregarded it. About 3...
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dodge guy wrote:ib516 wrote:
I wonder why a modern engine only lasted 125k? Seems like with proper maintenance it should go further than that...
Probably because they follow the manuf recommended 7-10k mile oil change interval!
We have a 2015 and I change the oil around 3000 miles...like I always have. When our vehicle was new I asked a dealer mechanic if I should ignore the manufacturer's in car computer much longer recommendation for oil/filter changes and just stay with my long term oil/filter change practice of every 3000 miles.
He went all quiet...then looked slowly around to see if anyone else was within hearing distance and then told (whispered) me, if it was his new vehicle, he would change oil/filter every 3000 miles, not what the in car computer/manufacturer/dealer would suggest, which would be probably around 7-10,000 miles.
