Just did my 5000 mile oil change this morning. Used RP 5W20 (7.5 quarts). Got a good deal on Amazon for about 8 bucks a quart w free two day delivery. Also put on Fumoto Valve. Easy process but did notice factory oil filter showed signs of leaking a little bit. Was still snug and gasket looked fine after removal. Engine did need about 3/4 quart added at about 4000 miles.
one advantage of getting a MC filter is you can say "hi" to your sales person/tech adviser. Even if you don't get it serviced there it is a good idea to build a relationship in case you need wtty work.
The filter I was referring to leaking is the ORIGINAL oil filter that came from factory when new. As far as 7.5 quarts, I let it drain for about 20 minutes. Added 7.5 and when I checked dipstick it had oil to the top of hash marks. And the new filter is also Motorcraft.
and I really do say "hi & thx" to my sales person. She has a Stang and did everything promised w/o me making them. This is in addition to the 1st time we met F2F was when I came down with a check for the deposit on my order car. Every thing was just as we had talked about both on the phone but online. Hammonasset Ford in Madison CT
I did my first oil change too since owning the car this weekend. That undercarriage plastic tray that is there is a pain in the butt and just gets in the way. I was hoping it would just slide all the way out, but its looped on there and doesn't come off. I was going to take it off and keep it off, but figured it was there for a reason and its a little bit of extra protection under there.
Other than that total piece of cake except I need to degrease the underneath of my car. I was nasty under there.
Yes, the tray can be pushed out of the way just enough to clear.
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