Ford Knocks 3,000-mile Intervals<\/p>\n
Ford issued an \u201cautomotive maintenance myths\u201d statement March 12 that labels the idea that cars need oil changes every three months or 3,000 miles as a myth, though fast lubes caution that such an interval is still smart for many vehicles driven under severe conditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat used to be true, but not with newer cars,\u201d Ford stated. \u201cBecause of synthetic oils that don\u2019t break down as quickly, consumers actually don\u2019t need oil changes as often \u2013 more like every 5,000 to 7,500 miles \u2013 or even 10,000 on the new 2011 Mustang depending on your driving habits.\u201d The 2011 Mustang features a die-cast aluminum deep-sump oil pan that Ford claims provides for up to 10,000-mile oil change intervals<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s current recommendation is 7,500 miles per oil change, said Ford Car Marketing Manager Robert Parker. \u201cSpecial operating conditions are 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first, and that\u2019s for severe usage like taxis and things of that nature,\u201d Parker told Lube Report.<\/p>\n
Ford noted that there may be two recommendations for oil change intervals \u2013 one for normal driving and one for hard use \u2013 and advised checking one\u2019s owner\u2019s manual to be sure. The c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ford Knocks 3,000-mile Intervals Ford issued an \u201cautomotive maintenance myths\u201d statement March 12 that labels the idea that cars need oil changes every three months or 3,000 miles as a myth, though fast lubes caution that such an interval is still smart for many vehicles driven under severe conditions. \u201cThat used to be true, but<\/p>\n