barrys
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- Location
- Bay Area, CA
- Vehicle Year
- 2010
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
I know it's not a new topic. But, I just got a new 4.0 and I'm wondering about breakin. Clearly I want to vary speed and take it easy for the first 1000 miles. But, I'm curious about oil and oil changes during the first miles.
The manual and dealer are saying to leave the oil in for 7500. For better or worse, I just don't have the heart to handle that. So, it's coming out at 3000 at the latest. But, I've read posts where people say to change it every 1000 miles for the first 3000. That sounds like a bit much. But, not the end of the world if lot's of people recommend it.
Also, I'm pretty sure the new 4.0 wants synthetic blend as the stock replacement oil. Any comments on that would be great.
The manual and dealer are saying to leave the oil in for 7500. For better or worse, I just don't have the heart to handle that. So, it's coming out at 3000 at the latest. But, I've read posts where people say to change it every 1000 miles for the first 3000. That sounds like a bit much. But, not the end of the world if lot's of people recommend it.
Also, I'm pretty sure the new 4.0 wants synthetic blend as the stock replacement oil. Any comments on that would be great.