Oil change recommendation
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Topic: Oil change recommendation
Posted By: David and Danette
Subject: Oil change recommendation
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 2:04pm
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The Last time we changed our oil in our truck was 21 months ago with full synthetic oil along with a quality oil filter change. The truck has been driven 1,962 miles since last oil change have driven it about 50 miles to 100 miles a month at least 30 miles a trip. The information gauge on the truck says the oil is good and has 81% oil life left should I change the oil? We are getting ready to leave on a 2,000 mile trip towing our camper.
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 2:18pm
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Hi David
We run full synthetic in our F-150 and change it every 5,000 year-round. A couple time we have gone a little over by 500-800 mile and haven't had any problems. My mechanic says to go by mileage not the gauge. For what it's worth. Have a great trip, our camper is surrounded by a few inches of snow with more coming. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 4:33pm
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I agree with Leo-full synthetic oil will last longer than traditional petroleum based oils. 5000 miles is fine unless there are extenuating circumstances-mechanical issues, heavy duty(more than an RPod) towing, etc. We use synthetic oil in our Ford Expedition and change every 6000 miles per the Ford recommendations. Safe Travels Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 4:59pm
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We also use full synthetic on our 2017 F-150 with 3.5EB - change at every 10,000 miles. Even at this the oil looks pretty clean. Included with that is the XR (extended range) oil filter is used (WIX brand). For the last 140,000 miles on our older 1994 F-150 (5.0 V-8 with stick shift) we also used full synthetic, and changed oil at 10,000 mile increments with a WIX filter. When it was sold 3 years ago it had 322,000 miles on it and had no engine problems. My neighbor just purchased it and I will be interested to know how many more miles have been put on it over the past three years. IMHO you are good to go. Enjoy your trip David. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 6:49pm
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Thank you for your answers I was told too tonight in church it would be fine. My concern was not the miles but the oil being in the engine for 21 months but it sounds there is no concern. Looking forward to our trip to Florida to visit family and enjoy the warmer weather. It's been a couple of years since we have traveled it will be good to get back out on the road again.
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Toyanvil
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 10:58pm
| How does it look on the dip stick, is it clean or dirty? if it looks like honey you should be good, if it looks dark brown to black I would change it. Oil really does not go bad, it just gets dirty. I have a 1961 Sunbeam that I don't put many miles on in a year, so I go by the color of the oil. Have a great trip. |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2021 at 8:36am
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Yes motor oil certainly can go bad. It breaks down over time (beyond just getting dirty) due to viscosity changes from temperature, absorption of humidity, sludge formation, etc. Change it at the manufacturer's recommended intervals for towing service. There is nothing easier or better for engine longevity than frequent oil changes.
------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Pod_Geek
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2021 at 10:27am
https://www.caranddriver.com/research/a32879214/synthetic-oil/
------------- 2020.5 R-Pod 195 Hood River 2018 RAM 2500 6.4L |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2021 at 12:17pm
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The oil monitor on our 2015 won't let you go beyond 12 months regardless of mileage. During the pandemic, we only put about 2K miles on it, and we got the alert that we were due for an oil change. Maybe 12 months is too short for a full synthetic on a modern engine, but the small cost of replacing it (at least) once a year is worth it in my opinion. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2021 at 2:35pm
I had a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (which I miss) that required full synthetic 5W-30 and I changed it based on time - once per year - as I didn't put too many miles on it. Believe it or not, I did two trips in this configuration, which had absolute ZERO rear visibility: I got a LOT of double-take looks on the highway from passers-by...I'm sure when I traded it in for my '17 Colorado, the Service Manager's first words were "Get that f'in hitch off the car!" Anyways, my '17 Colorado runs Mobil1 full synthetic, and the 'computer' tells me to change the oil every 3,000...NO DICE, as it still looks like new -- I reset the D.I.C., and only change @ 6,000, or annually, whichever comes first... ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: riotkayak284
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2021 at 12:40pm
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Modern Syn oils are great for 5K or more. I own a Tacoma and change it at 5K as it pretty is used for towing. If you are a Costco member they have an amazing deal on full syn oil....Which I have used for 2 years and had no issues, including pulling over 10K foot passes in the Rockies... https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-5w-30-full-synthetic-motor-oil-5-quart%2c-2-pack.product.100527865.html
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