2017 Oil use between changes

[darinz]

Hi All. Is anyone having oil usage between changes? Mine seems to be using oil. No signs of leaking so just wondered if it's a common thing as doesn't seem to be any other problem. (and either I can't use the search properly or nothign has been said about it!)

 

[Space Ghost]

Valve cover leak?
My ‘18 and my ‘20 (knock on wood) have not so far

 

[FordTechOne]

Hi All. Is anyone having oil usage between changes? Mine seems to be using oil. No signs of leaking so just wondered if it's a common thing as doesn't seem to be any other problem. (and either I can't use the search properly or nothign has been said about it!)

There is a TSB for new valve covers and a software update. Should still apply in New Zealand.

 

[darinz]

There is a TSB for new valve covers and a software update. Should still apply in New Zealand.

Yeah unfortunately zero support from Ford in NZ. Literally the local dealer can't even fly parts in for me and is forced to sea freight. It's kind of shit! Hopefully later this year when Ford starts converting them to RH drive in Australia that will change but for now... nothing.
But you recon it'll be the valve covers? Zero leaking and I have new concrete I park on at home so nothing at all dripping and no sign so figured it was using rather than leaking.

So next question. Is there anyway I can get someone from the US who knows what they're doing to connect to my truck and check updates etc?

 

[FordTechOne]

Yeah unfortunately zero support from Ford in NZ. Literally the local dealer can't even fly parts in for me and is forced to sea freight. It's kind of shit! Hopefully later this year when Ford starts converting them to RH drive in Australia that will change but for now... nothing.
But you recon it'll be the valve covers? Zero leaking and I have new concrete I park on at home so nothing at all dripping and no sign so figured it was using rather than leaking.

So next question. Is there anyway I can get someone from the US who knows what they're doing to connect to my truck and check updates etc?

That’s crazy. But yes, trucks build before 04/2019 are susceptible to oil consumption due to the valve cover integrated PCV system. It’s unrelated to an external leak. Your local dealer should be able to do the calibration update.

Some US based dealers will ship internationally; have you tried Ford Parts Giant?

 

[JohnyPython]

How many kilometres between oil changes?

 

[darinz]

How many kilometres between oil changes?

15km as per manual.

 

[FordTechOne]

15km as per manual.

That’s the absolute maximum under the “Normal” driving maintenance schedule; very few if any people actually fall under that criteria, which consists of highway driving, no towing/hauling, no hilly terrain, no idling, and no hot or cold ambient temperatures.

Most people fall under the severe maintenance schedule, which is 5000 to 7500 mile intervals.

 

[JohnyPython]

15km as per manual.

@FordTechOne said it best.

By the time you hit 15k kms, the oil is way past its life. My lab test says max 11k kms with Amsoil SS 5w30. I do 8k kms so I can rotate tires also.