Time interval for oil changes

[Ed Fenwick]

Aloha folks, what would you folks think of time interval for oil change. I maybe drive 5-8 miles one way. Three times a week or so. (yea, not many miles) 'last change was April 6, 2020 gone maybe 1000 miles on Mobile One oil and Ford filter. Should I change it soon?
TKS Ed

 

[Richard McAlister]

I think a change in october (six month interval) would be sufficient.
I have similar circumstances. I drive less than 2000 miles a year, mostly short (< 5 mile) trips, which, from what I read, is tough on oil due to acid and moisture build up. I change oil and filter every six months with pennzoil synthetic and motorcraft filters, regardless of mileage. Some (most?) other members will think that is too often and unnecessary, but I feel comfortable with that schedule. 2010 STA, 4.6L, 55k miles.

 

[Ed Fenwick]

Thanks Richard, I will keep an eye out for discoloration,

 

[Todd Z]

I agree, 6 months is good....

 

[Jerry75]

I am in the same category,2,000 miles in 6 mo. It's almost as clean as when I put it in . I'm thinking maybe I should change it anyway . Its not that exspensive .

 

[DILLARD000]

Considering your low annual mileage, I'd
> replace DrainPlug\Bolt with a Fumoto DrainValve; quick, less mess, eliminates chance of stripping threads
> replace Filter with a K&N having EasyOff HexNut; quick on+off, slightly higher FlowGPM, slightly lower ByPassPSI
> change Oil every 6mths or 10k miles, whichever comes first
> change Filter every 12mths or 10k miles, whichever comes first
If you haven't changed OilPressurized TimingTensioners in last 75k miles or 10yrs, do so now.

 

[Ed Fenwick]

Aloha Jerry, like you said, "it is not that expensive. Low miles equals short trips for me, which is hard on oil. 5 weeks now and 600 miles. Maybe it will go 'till Christmas!
Don't eat too much turkey Ed

 

[Jerry75]

Aloha Jerry, like you said, "it is not that expensive. Low miles equals short trips for me, which is hard on oil. 5 weeks now and 600 miles. Maybe it will go 'till Christmas!
Don't eat too much turkey Ed

Thanks Ed . Happy T.G. tp you and yours too .

 

[Jerry75]

Considering your low annual mileage, I'd
> replace DrainPlug\Bolt with a Fumoto DrainValve; quick, less mess, eliminates chance of stripping threads
> replace Filter with a K&N having EasyOff HexNut; quick on+off, slightly higher FlowGPM, slightly lower ByPassPSI
> change Oil every 6mths or 10k miles, whichever comes first
> change Filter every 12mths or 10k miles, whichever comes first
If you haven't changed OilPressurized TimingTensioners in last 75k miles or 10yrs, do so now.

 

[Jerry75]

Thanks , drain valve very good Idea. K&N filter good idea . Timing tensioners I have to look into . Getting hard for me to do some of that du to age.

 

[DILLARD000]

Thanks , drain valve very good Idea. K&N filter good idea . Timing tensioners I have to look into . Getting hard for me to do some of that du to age.

Yep, I'm getting there to soon too. Correction should say
"If you have V6~4.0L~SOHC & not changed OilPressurized TimingTensioners in 75k miles or 10years, do so now."