New vs Old
RE: New vs Old
My 05 FXD owner's manual sez 5000 miles. But when I bought my extended warenty and 3 year prepaid service contract the dealer told me they will pick up, service and deliver every 2500 miles. I guess they think 5000 miles is to long also.
Cruiser
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RE: New vs Old
So let's say once a year you do an extra oil change at an additional cost of $25.OO. You have now saved your bke from so many potential problems--- for what $25 bucks! It's a no brainer! GO WITH THE FLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Road Captain
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RE: New vs Old
Thank you for the compliment.
As Glide05 mentioned the aticle on oils is by Lee Bussey and is entitled Oil and The Modern Day Harley Davidson Motorcycle. It's an interesting article with several studies quoted and some good statistical analysis. I do not know Mr Bussey's credentials but the article is easy reading and informative and let's you make up your own mind as to the worth of the information presented.
The link to the article is http://www.xlrator.com/personal/oil/...Motorcycle.pdf In it there is a section on frequecy of oil change, around page 27, and the basis for less frequent oil chanegs. As I noted above I change my oil based on HD's recommendations - every 5000 miles. Seems to work for me.Personally, I think most of us are overly **** about the oils we use, how often we change it, what brand, weight,etc etc. I can't remember th last time I heard of someone having an oil related engine failure.
As Glide05 mentioned the aticle on oils is by Lee Bussey and is entitled Oil and The Modern Day Harley Davidson Motorcycle. It's an interesting article with several studies quoted and some good statistical analysis. I do not know Mr Bussey's credentials but the article is easy reading and informative and let's you make up your own mind as to the worth of the information presented.
The link to the article is http://www.xlrator.com/personal/oil/...Motorcycle.pdf In it there is a section on frequecy of oil change, around page 27, and the basis for less frequent oil chanegs. As I noted above I change my oil based on HD's recommendations - every 5000 miles. Seems to work for me.Personally, I think most of us are overly **** about the oils we use, how often we change it, what brand, weight,etc etc. I can't remember th last time I heard of someone having an oil related engine failure.
Tourer
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RE: New vs Old
Just go 3752 miles between changes, problem solved
Sorry, but with todays technology, in bikes, cars, and oils, I just dont think it's that big a deal. With that said I would never go over 4000- 5000 without a change.
Sorry, but with todays technology, in bikes, cars, and oils, I just dont think it's that big a deal. With that said I would never go over 4000- 5000 without a change.
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RE: New vs Old
Change mine every 5000k...which is about once every 2 months since I bought it. No problems. Also change my plugs often...amazing what a 5 minute plug change every now and then can do for performance.
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RE: New vs Old
ORIGINAL: wbogley
Where did you get this from? I just checked my owners manual. It says 7500 milesnormal, 5000 severe. I just bought mine last week. I do agree with you, 7500 miles seems long, but the dealer said they are fine to go 7500 miles without service.
ORIGINAL: Sabaka454
ENGINE OIL 2007 specs
NOTE: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
NOTE: Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty.
Ford also states that it should be changed every 5,000 miles for "normal" conditions and 3,000 miles for "severe" conditions. Severe conditions means dusty conditions, towing, using flex fuel, offroading, extended idling, several hot cold starts. So Severe sounds normal to me. Regardless of oil type or brand the #1 reason to change it are the byproducts of combustion, moisture, metallic dust and any other foreign matter contaminating the oil not so much the oil itself or it's additives breaking down. My suggestion : dump it sooner than later
ORIGINAL: wbogley
The 2007 Fords are rated for 7500 miles between service on syn blend.
The 2007 Fords are rated for 7500 miles between service on syn blend.
NOTE: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
NOTE: Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty.
Ford also states that it should be changed every 5,000 miles for "normal" conditions and 3,000 miles for "severe" conditions. Severe conditions means dusty conditions, towing, using flex fuel, offroading, extended idling, several hot cold starts. So Severe sounds normal to me. Regardless of oil type or brand the #1 reason to change it are the byproducts of combustion, moisture, metallic dust and any other foreign matter contaminating the oil not so much the oil itself or it's additives breaking down. My suggestion : dump it sooner than later
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