Oil change- When??

sssvtcobra · 01-08-2005, 03:24 PM

Hey guys and gals,

I have a new '04, and was wondering when I should do my first oil change? I have heard all kinds of things. I have heard that if I do it at 500 miles then I should do it again at 1500 then again at 3000. I have also heard I should change it at 1000 then again at 2000 and 3000. I don't mind having the oil changed that often for the first 3000, but I want to make sure I do it right. The dealer said for me to just follow the manual and change it at 5000, but I know that can't be right, is it? I change mine anyways every 2500. I have also heard that you don't want to change the oil that frequently during the "break in period". I'm

Any help or more info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Jeff

**cobrabitn** · 01-08-2005, 10:07 PM

Jeff,

I changed the oil in my 04 at 500 miles then 2500 miles and it will get changed every 2500 miles after that. Most people change theirs every 3000 miles and there is nothing wrong with that. This is the way I have changed all of my cars when I buy them, every 2500 miles. I personally think 5000 miles is too long!

Just my opinion....

01-08-2005, 03:24 PM	#1
sssvtcobra SCMC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 441	Oil change- When?? Hey guys and gals, I have a new '04, and was wondering when I should do my first oil change? I have heard all kinds of things. I have heard that if I do it at 500 miles then I should do it again at 1500 then again at 3000. I have also heard I should change it at 1000 then again at 2000 and 3000. I don't mind having the oil changed that often for the first 3000, but I want to make sure I do it right. The dealer said for me to just follow the manual and change it at 5000, but I know that can't be right, is it? I change mine anyways every 2500. I have also heard that you don't want to change the oil that frequently during the "break in period". I'm Any help or more info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jeff __________________ SLP Loudmouth cat-back S.S. Bassani O/R X-pipe K&N FIPK II C/D and slotted rotors Hawk HPS pads S.S. Brake lines MM C/C plates MM Fr. & Rr. coilovers '00 R shocks Bilstein race valved struts KB rear shock tower brace MM Full Length Sub's Custom rear seat delete MGW Shifter Steeda Bumpsteer kit Steeda X2 Balljoints

01-08-2005, 10:07 PM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Jeff, I changed the oil in my 04 at 500 miles then 2500 miles and it will get changed every 2500 miles after that. Most people change theirs every 3000 miles and there is nothing wrong with that. This is the way I have changed all of my cars when I buy them, every 2500 miles. I personally think 5000 miles is too long! Just my opinion.... __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

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