2024RaptorR_NOVA
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Alllllllllll right before I get blasted yes I searched and read a LOT of threads but I guess I’m just super excited and want to do the absolute best for my vehicle! I should be receiving my truck in the next two weeks and have always lived by “use but don’t abuse” when it comes to my vehicles. This has served me very well thus far and has always involved more frequent fluid changes than suggested my the manufacturer but within reason!
So my question, when should I do the very first oil/filter change? After reading threads there seems to be a few different opinions, some say to just follow the computers recommendation which from my experience I’m not really ok with....allow me to explain, being a brand new engine there is bound to be more materials (metal fragments from parts breaking in/gasket materials etc etc) than oil changes down the road and the computer programming does not compensate for this. From what I have read I do not believe Ford uses a “break in” oil but feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
I believe for my peace of mind I would feel better dropping the engine oil and swapping the filter before the computer suggests but at what mileage would be the ideal time? Interested to hear others opinions and what you have decided to do! Also does anyone do tranny or diff fluids before the suggested interval again to get the break-in crap out?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
So my question, when should I do the very first oil/filter change? After reading threads there seems to be a few different opinions, some say to just follow the computers recommendation which from my experience I’m not really ok with....allow me to explain, being a brand new engine there is bound to be more materials (metal fragments from parts breaking in/gasket materials etc etc) than oil changes down the road and the computer programming does not compensate for this. From what I have read I do not believe Ford uses a “break in” oil but feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.
I believe for my peace of mind I would feel better dropping the engine oil and swapping the filter before the computer suggests but at what mileage would be the ideal time? Interested to hear others opinions and what you have decided to do! Also does anyone do tranny or diff fluids before the suggested interval again to get the break-in crap out?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!