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26-07-2006, 10:36 AM
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Location: Glen Innes
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The GT now has 5000 ks on the clock. The manual says to change the oil at 15,000 ks when I get the first service. Others are telling me it should be changed now. As I am a female all I do is wash it, put fuel in it and drive it, I dont go into all the important detail. So at what k's do you suggest it be changed.
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26-07-2006, 10:50 AM
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G'day Kerrie,
I have always changed my oil every 5000 Ks, even on the XR6. It's up to you but 15 000 between changes is a bit too long for my liking. The in changes between services I normally do myself and you only have to pay for the oil that way. Ken
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26-07-2006, 12:05 PM
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I believe the BF FPVs now should be changed every 7500 kms Kerrie.
Cheers, Brent
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26-07-2006, 12:59 PM
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For longevity of the the internals, I do mine every 7500k. It may seem like alot of oil changes, but the oil is the life blood of your engine. I will look forward to seeing that shiny GT and checking the dipstick colour when we come down to GI this year Kerrie.
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26-07-2006, 09:03 PM
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Can't get enough of this.
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Um, Yeah, Like isn't that what services are for?
 _ I wouldn't have a clue what to do but the cars are Lynton’s job anyway! Glad to see you are still enjoying your beautiful PINK girl and can't wait to one day when we get that elusive snap of our 2 menace beauties together. Cheers, Tori
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27-07-2006, 09:27 AM
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Location: Glen Innes
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Thanks for the advise. I will get it done now then. I dont care how many oil changes she gets, just want the life of the car to last until I retire into the nursing home. And yes Tori I am looking forward to the family photo of our brother & sister.
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27-07-2006, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Gladstone
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Kerrie
FPV do recommend the running in oil should stay in for 15,000 or 12 mths. I know it sounds along time but that is what they recommend. If you ask your Ford Dealer they should be able to show you a service memo that details the reasons. The running in oil is a mineral based oil. after the first change the oil should be a synthetic oil. (FPV recommend Castrol Edge) Hope this is a help and not confused you more. |
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31-07-2006, 04:26 PM
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Location: Glen Innes
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Thanks FPV99, I will ring Denmak Ford before I do anything.
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31-07-2006, 05:10 PM
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No Boundries
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Under A Car Somewhere
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Hey Kerrie
The GT leaves the factory with Castrol Protec in the sump (GTX3 mineral oil) a 15w/40 oil FPV reccomend this for top ups up until 8000km's this helps the rings bed in better the oil is not as slippery. However after that they start using Castrol Edge 0w/40 (synthetic). Its up to you if you get it done now they will probably use Protec but if you wait a little longer you can start using the better synthetic oil. |
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