How Often Should You Get Your Ford Oil Change From Your Ford Dealer?

The best you can do for your Ford is a regular Ford oil change. The oil in your car keeps the moving components well lubricated to ensure a smooth running engine. With a routine oil change from the qualified technicians at your Ford dealer, your vehicle will last longer, saving you money on gas and repairs.

Oil Change Intervals

Every Ford model has a factory-recommended service schedule with prescribed oil change intervals. Generally, Ford recommends an oil change every 5,000 to 10,000 miles or every six months, whichever comes first. Check your Ford owner’s manual for the oil change intervals for your specific Ford model, or speak to your Ford technician to help you with the best intervals to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

The Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM)

Newer Ford models come equipped with the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM), which analyzes your car’s data and calculates precisely when an oil change is necessary. The monitor on your dashboard counts down from 100 percent to 0 percent.

The IOLM will alert you at 15 percent that an oil change is due, giving you time to schedule a maintenance appointment at your dealership. It’s best not to wait until the monitor reaches 0 percent to prevent engine damage. The Ford technician will reset the IOLM after each oil change.

The Influence of Severe Driving Conditions on Oil Changes
How often you need to replace the oil in your vehicle depends on various factors such as the type of engine, your driving habits, and the road and weather conditions. If you regularly drive your Ford in heavy traffic, on dusty or uneven roads, or for short distances, you will need to change the oil more often.

You will also have to change the oil more frequently if your car idles for prolonged periods, you use your vehicle to tow heavy loads, or drive in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Talk to your Ford technician to assist you with the correct oil change intervals if you operate your car under severe driving conditions.

The Importance of the Proper Grade Oil

The proper grade oil will keep your car’s engine clean, protected and reduce wear. Ford recommends superior conventional, synthetic, and synthetic blend Motorcraft oils to protect your engine and improve performance. The Ford technician will also replace the oil filter with a quality Motorcraft oil filter to keep the oil clean and dirt and debris away from the engine.

Expert Oil Change Services

Rely on the experts at your dealership who know your car inside and out. Ford technicians know how important regular oil changes and the correct grade of oil are for your vehicle’s engine. The technician will thoroughly inspect your car with every oil change, check the battery, brakes, belts, hoses, tires, and fluids, and make corrections.

Oil Change Benefits

A regular oil change is the best way to keep your car on the road longer and save money on gas and repairs. When the oil is changed at the recommended intervals, it protects the engine by preventing contaminants from reaching the engine, keeping it clean and at the correct temperature.

Clean oil lubricates the components, reduces friction that causes heat, and reduces harmful emissions. Your Ford will perform at its best, and you will enjoy every mile behind the wheel.

Rely on the Ford technicians who know what your Ford needs to continue to be reliable, fuel-efficient, and safe on the road. Visit United Ford today, and our qualified Ford technicians will perform an expert oil change to ensure that your engine runs smoothly.