Since we were talking oil changes earlier...

"Xyl0c41n3" (i-am-xyl0c41n3) 12/20/2015 at 16:07 • Filed to: Keep Oppo lubed

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I had to do mine today, so here are some photos!

MLGCarGuy > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 16:14

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Did you cut the underside of your Fiesta for easier access? It’s the only proper way to do an oil change.

Xyl0c41n3 > MLGCarGuy 12/20/2015 at 16:16

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Lol. No.

pjhusa > MLGCarGuy 12/20/2015 at 16:17

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Really? Hmm, I’d better try that out on my new S4.

scoob > MLGCarGuy 12/20/2015 at 16:19

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Brb, trying this on my Lamborati.

JGrabowMSt > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 16:21

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No crush washer?

What’s the oil consumption like, and how often do you change it?

A part of me wishes the Fiesta ST had a sedan body...I love the hatches, but wish there was a larger/wider market.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 16:22

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I’ll be changing mine tomorrow. Can’t wait! Easiest thing on the planet in this pickup.

Xyl0c41n3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/20/2015 at 16:28

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My oil filter can be a little tricky to get some leverage on, but I was so proud because today it didn’t give me any fuss. ^_^

I think I'm getting better at this. :)

Xyl0c41n3 > JGrabowMSt 12/20/2015 at 16:36

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Nope. No washer.

It takes 4.2 liters of synthetic oil. The manual says the interval should be every 10K miles, but I have NEVER waited that long. I change it every 5,000 miles or so. Any more than that and it just doesn’t feel right.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 16:43

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Wait. Weren't you supposed to drain the trans too?

bryan40oop > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 16:45

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Why no motorcraft? Seriously, the stuff is damn good oil

treesmakewater > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 20:29

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I’m changing mine tomorrow. I had to go to the dealer for oil though (ugh) because the parts stores didn’t have any LL-01 oil in stock.

What is the recommended OCI in that car? I’m curious

Xyl0c41n3 > treesmakewater 12/20/2015 at 20:52

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10,000 miles, according to the manual. But I have never waited that long. I change it every 5K.

Xyl0c41n3 > bryan40oop 12/20/2015 at 20:55

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Because I don't want to?

Xyl0c41n3 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 12/20/2015 at 20:56

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Doing that next weekend. Will top off the blinker fluid then, too.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 22:04

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My automotive OCD prevents me from waiting the maximum time till the computer hits 0% so it gets changed 25-30% at about 6500miles.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Xyl0c41n3 12/20/2015 at 22:17

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And put in a dirty air filter. Less air goes in so less fuel will be added. Saves on gas.

bryan40oop > Xyl0c41n3 12/21/2015 at 20:15

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....I was literally just asking why. Such as better oil analysis etc. No need to get all offensive.