Everyone knows that their pickup truck needs regular oil changes. Yet many owners look the other way when it comes to the timing of this important maintenance. Still others rely on cut-rate services to handle the solemn duty of replacing their oil and filter. Ford truck service at Earnhardt takes care of your oil changes and so much more.
Ford Truck Service can be just as fast and efficient as a cheap drive-through, when you utilize the Earnhardt Ford service department. Businesses can get fleet deals with the Earnhardt fleet services center. Either way, your Ford trucks will be in practiced hands.
A. Why are Oil Changes Important?
The engine in your Ford truck is the best of the old and the new. Each new model year builds on the prior ones. Furthermore, each engine change is thoroughly tested in real world conditions. Nothing is left to chance when it comes to Ford trucks. Every part and every mechanism is carefully calibrated for the success of the whole. That’s how the Ford F150 came to be the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. year after year.
To keep the engine well lubricated, the oil has to be as clean as possible. Over time, debris makes its way into the engine and into the oil. This dust or dirt is microscopic, but it is building up day after day. The oil filter also gets clogged by these same tiny particles. Even the mightiest of Ford trucks can fail if the oil isn’t changed on time every time.
B. How Often are Oil Changes Necessary for Pickup Trucks?
Until the 2008 Ford models, the manufacturer recommended oil changes at 5,000 mile intervals. The newer models can now go up to 7,500 miles. You should refer to your manual to see what is recommended for your specific vehicle. Pickup truck oil change recommendations vary when it comes to the manufacturer. It also will vary based on whether it is a gas or diesel engine.
Whether modern or classic, Ford trucks should have their oil changed by six months even if they haven’t met these mileage limits. Also, here are some of the reasons you may need to change your oil more frequently than the recommended mileage limits:
- Hauling or towing heavy loads frequently
- Repeatedly driving at low speeds due to heavy traffic conditions
- Off-roading
- Using E85 fuel for more than half of the truck’s mileage
- Traveling in high heat conditions (100 degrees or more)
- Spending time in excessively dusty conditions
C. Ford Truck Service Goes Beyond Simple Oil Changes
Earnhardt Ford knows you can go many places to get an oil change. That’s why its oil change services go above and beyond. You can get the practiced eyes of a mechanic on your Ford truck any time you visit. Why not ask for a routine point-by-point inspection every time you have your oil changed? You will be surprised at how this simple act will find small problems and prevent them from becoming big ones.
Whatever you do, don’t neglect your engine oil. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the service department at 833-735-9305 during regular business hours. Schedule your oil change online any time and let’s keep your truck in better condition, longer.
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