Date:         Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:02:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
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From:         Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Change. Zetec
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Well I have had the Z in the back of the 8 5 since the 1st conversion group.
As for the oil changes 5k for me since I do not do off road dirty
conditions etc.
Or if I am within a the 5k zone before a long trip.
Last year I did a 4300 Mile trip in 15 days, So just need to do a oil
change when I get back.
Been back for a few months and have not done the oil change but also
have not cleaned out the van since the trip either,
Just to busy and really do not drive it for much then trips.
Oil change in due and still enjoy the conversion.

Jonce

>Please do not take what I am about to say as advice! It is simply
>what I've been doing.
>
>I have about 10,000 miles on my zetec a oil over the course of about
>a year and a half. I last pulled the dipstick to check in August,
>and that was the first time in about six months.
>I even moved this engine from a different Van in that time, and did
>not change or check the oil while the engine was on the stand.
>
>The engine has mobile 1 synthetic, and I put a new filter on it
>sometime last year. I may do that again soon.
>
>What am I tryin to prove?
>Nothing.
>The last oil analysis I had came back acceptably, and I just don't
>see the need to baby a $300 engine block. Oil isn't cheap these
>days, and I really hate changing it. Yes, I actually enjoy changing
>engines more than I enjoy changing oil
>Am I crazy? Maybe. Please don't tell me if I am though, it will ruin
>the surprise.
>
>Your zetec is built well. The bostig sump holds a lot of oil. Modern
>oil rocks.
>
>-craig
>
>
>On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:59 PM, JarrettAnthony Kupcinski
><kupcinski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions.
> 3000 miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig
> recommendation matches Ford's.
> >
> > -Jarrett K
> > 89 Westy powered by Bostig
> >> What did the engine manufacturer recommend for the engine when
> it was new in a factory installation?
> >>
> >>> Bostig recommends an oil change every 3 to 5K using synthetic oil. Since