Ford Oil Change

The importance of regular oil changes cannot be overstated. Oil is needed to lubricate the engine’s components, and this critical service ensures a fresh supply of oil and allows your vehicle to function at its best and maximize its life.

The wisest thing you can do for your Ford is to have these routine oil changes performed by a Ford-certified technician. During this Ford certified oil change, the technician will drain the old oil and replace it with the recommended oil weight and formula (in most cases, this will be a synthetic formula). The factory-trained technician will also put in a genuine Ford replacement oil filter and then reset the oil life monitor (OLM) if the vehicle has one. These regular visits for oil changes will not just keep the engine properly lubricated, they will also give your service professional a chance to keep an eye on your vehicle’s mechanical condition. If any issues begin to develop, your technician may be able to stop a problem at its root and save you from a more extensive repair.

What Does Oil Do?

Oil serves many purposes in a combustion engine, with the main one being that it acts as a lubricant for the engine’s moving parts, keeping them from grinding together and causing damage. Oil also carries away the normal particles and dirt that collect over time within the engine system. Left in place, these foreign particles will also thicken the oil and make it resistant to circulating where it’s needed and potentially causing the engine to overheat.

What Type of Oil Should Be Used?

There are two types of oil that can be used for your engine: conventional (natural) and synthetic. While synthetic is most often recommended these days, some people choose conventional oil because it’s a bit less expensive. That said, it generally needs to be replaced more frequently than manmade oil, meaning that it’s probably not as cost-effective as it may seem. Because the base oils in a synthetic formula are superior to the less-refined petroleum found in conventional formulas, synthetics offer greater chemical stability and resistance to negative factors such as oxidation, acid-based corrosion, and the general breakdown of protective qualities. Synthetic oil is also better at fighting sludge and the deposits that increase wear, plus it protects engine components against higher operating temperatures.

 
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