2019 Ranger Ecoboost Oil Change Interval

[85_Ranger4x4]

Reread what I said... Not that time is the only factor, but that it's an estimate based on engine speed, run time since the last change, etc. A calculation that factors multiple components, not a sensor physically looking at the oil.

I think it is a calculation thing that compares engine speed, temp, load etc.

There isn't a real good way to even measure if oil is good or bad (lubricity? clarity? foreign matter?) for a vehicle to figure it up actually judging the oil on its own.

 

[Dirtman]

I have a foolproof way to judge if oil is good or bad.




Change it. Alot.

 

[snoranger]

Reread what I said... Not that time is the only factor, but that it's an estimate based on engine speed, run time since the last change, etc. A calculation that factors multiple components, not a sensor physically looking at the oil.

I think it is a calculation thing that compares engine speed, temp, load etc.

There isn't a real good way to even measure if oil is good or bad (lubricity? clarity? foreign matter?) for a vehicle to figure it up actually judging the oil on its own.

I used to believe that until I got my last 2 trucks. I beat them mercilessly, full throttle out of traffic lights and stop signs 75% of the time or more, idle for over an hour a day, tow a trailer 1 or more weekends a month, run 90mph down the freeway with the added wind resistance of a roof top tent and it still didn’t tell me to change my oil until 13-14k miles.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I used to believe that until I got my last 2 trucks. I beat them mercilessly, full throttle out of traffic lights and stop signs 75% of the time or more, idle for over an hour a day, tow a trailer 1 or more weekends a month, run 90mph down the freeway with the added wind resistance of a roof top tent and it still didn’t tell me to change my oil until 13-14k miles.

Hmmm... where can I buy that lease turn in? lol

 

[19Walt93]

The "intelligent oil life monitor" system doesn't have any idea if the oil is dirty or new, it infers everything based on run time. In the summer when the air is so thick with moisture it's hard to breathe the PCV system is drawing that into the engine, in the winter the temp change causes moisture to condense inside the engine and combustion byproducts blow by the rings until the engine warms up. The system was invented by the knuckleheads who came up with "lifetime" transmission fluid fills, it'll last the life of the transmission by shortening the life of the transmission.

 

[snoranger]

Hmmm... where can I buy that lease turn in? lol

Hey... It got the oil changed at 4K... It just never got the oil life monitor reset.

Nobody wants it... It got the rear axle stuffed all the way up to the back door.

 

[Dirtman]

The "intelligent oil life monitor" system doesn't have any idea if the oil is dirty or new, it infers everything based on run time. In the summer when the air is so thick with moisture it's hard to breathe the PCV system is drawing that into the engine, in the winter the temp change causes moisture to condense inside the engine and combustion byproducts blow by the rings until the engine warms up. The system was invented by the knuckleheads who came up with "lifetime" transmission fluid fills, it'll last the life of the transmission by shortening the life of the transmission.

See I listen to these people...

 

[HenryMac]

The "intelligent oil life monitor" system doesn't have any idea if the oil is dirty or new, it infers everything based on run time. In the summer when the air is so thick with moisture it's hard to breathe the PCV system is drawing that into the engine, in the winter the temp change causes moisture to condense inside the engine and combustion byproducts blow by the rings until the engine warms up. The system was invented by the knuckleheads who came up with "lifetime" transmission fluid fills, it'll last the life of the transmission by shortening the life of the transmission.

Technology moves on... There's a lot more to the "intelligent oil life monitor" than run time.

https://owner.ford.com/support/how-tos/vehicle-features/dashboard-instrument-cluster/intelligent-oil-life-monitor.html#

 

[91stranger]

Someone should put an hours meter on their engine and see how many hours are on an engine at oil change intervals... Miles don't really matter if you do like snoranger and let it idle for over an hour everyday..... Miles don't add up when sitting still idling but it still affects your oil quality.... A true hours meter or whatever they are called would be the best bet for proper intervals.... 1000 hours is 1000 hours whereas 1000 miles could be 16 hours or 30 hours... My math is not even close to right but you all get my drift?? I'm gonna put an hour meter on my ranger and see how many hours are on the engine at so many miles.

 

[sgtsandman]

I prefer the set time. Get the oil change and vehicle lube inspections done in April/May and I'm good until Fall. Get them done again in October/November, I'm good for the winter. No wondering about when the stuff needs to be done like in the middle of a vacation or whatever.

 

[19Walt93]

The conditions listed in that chart are not new, my point was that the oil life monitor does not test the oil in any way, it infers the need for an oil change. If you don't want to change the oil don't change it. Like I said, I still have friends who sell engines. I have seen warranty coverage denied due to lack of maintenance but never on customers who relied on my shop for their service. How much does a vehicle have to cost to make it worth the price of 2 oil changes a year? How many oil changes could you buy with the cost of a single car payment? I always told customers I'd rather sell them maintenance than major engine or transmission repairs.

 

[HenryMac]

The conditions listed in that chart are not new, my point was that the oil life monitor does not test the oil in any way, it infers the need for an oil change. If you don't want to change the oil don't change it. Like I said, I still have friends who sell engines. I have seen warranty coverage denied due to lack of maintenance but never on customers who relied on my shop for their service. How much does a vehicle have to cost to make it worth the price of 2 oil changes a year? How many oil changes could you buy with the cost of a single car payment? I always told customers I'd rather sell them maintenance than major engine or transmission repairs.

Just responding to your comment "it infers everything based on run time". I just wanted to clarify.... some folks might think you know what you're stating, since you're a Ford Tech.

 

[Dirtman]

So you know more because you watched a commercial?

 

[91stranger]

So you know more because you watched a commercial?

Obviously, DUH! He also seen it on Facebook ahahahaha

 

[4.0blue98]

That chart title is sort of funny. "How driving conditions affect the engine oil life of a Ford". Seems like they could have shortened it to "affects engine oil life". Doubt it would be different based on auto brand. Marketing...

I've had some sort of oil life monitor in my '11 Dodge Avenger (that should make PJ412 happy). It makes no sense, so clearly uses other parameters than just runtime. I just don't think it matters that much with modern oils as long as you do actually change it and check the level. I just change it every 6-8k and it's spotless inside. I saw when I changed the junk Mopar rocker. The old timey Ranger gets oil every 3-4k.