A few questions. I'm going from german castrol in my f150 to motorcraft 5w30 when the next oil change cycle comes.
Reason being I would just rather have someone else change it, and I still want a quality motor oil in there.
I've never had oil changed at a dealer, nor had a car serviced at a dealer, ever. My 98 f150 with 54k miles is in tip top shape, and it gets better care than most children.
Anyway, I just want someone else to change the oil especially during the winter when I don't have the patience to do it in the driveway in the snow.
So, are the ford dealers obliged to use only motorcraft oil, or can they use some generic pitt-penn sludge that comes out of a 50 gallon drum?
Also do they even carry a 5w30 oil anymore, seeing as they retro'ed alot of cars to 5w20?
The more I think about it, the more I just want to bring my own oil to my mechanic and let him do it.
But oil changes at the dealer are 18 bucks, and if it includes a motorcraft filter and motorcraft oil and a basic inspection, then thats a really good deal.
Justin
Reason being I would just rather have someone else change it, and I still want a quality motor oil in there.
I've never had oil changed at a dealer, nor had a car serviced at a dealer, ever. My 98 f150 with 54k miles is in tip top shape, and it gets better care than most children.
Anyway, I just want someone else to change the oil especially during the winter when I don't have the patience to do it in the driveway in the snow.
So, are the ford dealers obliged to use only motorcraft oil, or can they use some generic pitt-penn sludge that comes out of a 50 gallon drum?
Also do they even carry a 5w30 oil anymore, seeing as they retro'ed alot of cars to 5w20?
The more I think about it, the more I just want to bring my own oil to my mechanic and let him do it.
But oil changes at the dealer are 18 bucks, and if it includes a motorcraft filter and motorcraft oil and a basic inspection, then thats a really good deal.
Justin