How many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?

I just bought a 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6 how many miles should I wait before doing my first oil change I think 3,000 is too long to wait for the first one, and I was also thinking of using all synthetic oil does anyone have any thaughts on this?How many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?You have a very good point. When I first bought my 2000 Acura Integra Type - R (which was stolen 2 months later :( ) The dealer recommended me to come back so they can change the oil and re-torque my cylinder heads. I guess for a brand new car, this is the time when pistons are making grooves on the cylinder head and some pieces of metals will be filtered but you don't want that floating inside your engine. So I will just give it a change at around 500-750 miles. What you gonna loose? Exactly... Maybe a little life off the engine too..How many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?it's 3 months or 3,000 milesHow many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?really, since your car is brand new, newer cars don't need to be changed every 3000. every 5000 for the first 30-40k miles is okay. older the car the more frequently you need to change the oil. technology has improved engine function and ouput to the point where that %26quot;old wives tale%26quot; of 3000 miles is irrelevant.



synthetics are more durable and make the engine last longer than if you were to use conventional oil. it is more expensive but in the long run will be better for your engine.



if you really can't wait 3000 miles then you CAN do it earlier but nearly all mechanics will tell you that you don't need to since it's a newer carHow many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?the first one should be done anytime between 1 and 3000 that will remove any particles from inside the new engine closer to 1000 is better after all its $30 to keep your new engine healthy do not use synthetic until after 10000 as it is to slippery and wont allow the rings to seat properly after that go for it less friction runs cooler gets better mileageHow many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?1st oil change at 1000 miles, then at 5000 and every 5000 therafter.



If you choose to use synthetic, you can go every 10,000How many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?If you drive hard change it at 500 miles



if your an easy driver you can change it at 1500----2000 miles



They say synthetic is good

But I use different oil...How many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?just wait for a few hundred thousand miles

its 3000 and it aint to long i know people how only change it every 5000 miles and has done it for 60 something years and never hurt a car doing itHow many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?I would go with the 1000 mileage as stated by someone earlier. And as far as the 10000 mile before synthetic I don't understand where he got his info. Go buy a new Corvette or most European cars and they are factory filled with synthetic. So if you want to use synthetic go ahead. No truth to the %26quot;too slippery%26quot; theory. But whatever you do make sure you use 5w20. That is the only oil that ford uses on all its new vehicles. Most shops know that but just to be safe make sure you ask about it first before someone ruins your warranty.How many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?Ford uses a semi synthetic at the factory and any dealer that uses motorcraft oil in their service (some don't)



Ford will actually tell you 5,000 miles (rumors from some dealer techs is Ford plans on making it 7500 for all come 2008) .. most recommend 3,000 miles but since you are paying the note, I say whenever you want to.. be it at 1000 miles... I'm a mechanic and did mine personally at 1500 miles first go around and at 190,000 miles on one truck, the motor was still running perfect and the inside was still clean when I sold it (and with no work done on the engine)



But as the fellow above said, Unless you own a explorer, some new mustangs, or some rangers.... You need 5w20 oil .. Ford has had issues with heavier weight oil causing start up noises on their newer trucks as of late