Common questions

Can you get an oil change at a Ford dealer?

Can you get an oil change at a Ford dealer?

When you make an appointment at your Ford dealer’s service department, an oil change should be a very fast process. Plus, you’ll enjoy the comfort of relaxing in a clean, comfortable waiting room with complimentary Wi-Fi and refreshments. Trust in our knowledge and expertise.

What kind of oil does a Ford engine use?

Ford states on their website that “Ford engines have been tested using Motorcraft® Synthetic Blended Oils. If you use synthetic oil, it must meet Ford specifications for motor oil and the specific oil weight as indicated in your Owner’s Guide.

Can you use synthetic oil on a Ford Focus?

If you use synthetic oil, it must meet Ford specifications for motor oil and the specific oil weight as indicated in your Owner’s Guide. Ford still recommends using the oil change service intervals as indicated by the IOLM.” The IOLM is the intelligent oil-life monitor that is found on newer Ford vehicles.

Is it OK to use CK-4 oil in Ford diesel engines?

Ford apparently found excessive engine wear while testing the motor oil in its 6.7-liter diesel engines and want owners to avoid it. Ford issued a statement saying in part, “Ford will not be recommending the use of CK-4 motor oils in any Ford diesel engines, new or old.

Is it OK to change motor oil on Ford truck?

In a highly unusual move, Ford and Motorcraft are changing the motor oil specified for Ford diesel engines and warning the truck owners not to use the motor oil recommended by the American Petroleum Institute. Ford apparently found excessive engine wear while testing the motor oil in its 6.7-liter diesel engines and want owners to avoid it.

Which is the best motor oil for Ford?

Ford is instead recommending a new formula that includes the properties of CK-4 motor oils plus additives for greater engine protection. It is not unusual for an OEM to recommend that people use only their products. What is unusual, is that Ford is saying that it would be better to use CJ-4, an older formula, than the CK-4 oil.

Ford apparently found excessive engine wear while testing the motor oil in its 6.7-liter diesel engines and want owners to avoid it. Ford issued a statement saying in part, “Ford will not be recommending the use of CK-4 motor oils in any Ford diesel engines, new or old.

What happens if I use an oil that is not recommended for my engine?

If you use an oil that is not recommended for your engine and have a failure you have handed the dealer a golden opportunity to deny your warranty repair. Then it’s on you to fix it, and that can run into many thousands of dollars. Ford specifies the weight (5W-20, 15W-40, etc.) and the specification that the oil must meet in the manual.

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Ruth Doyle