Overdue service needed.... what should I get done!


HOOKED ON GT

HOOKED ON GT

GT Owner
Oct 26, 2006
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Orlando & Australia
Been a few years (2+) since the GT had it's initial 1st oil service.
I want to know if all she needs anything more then oil/filter change out this time.
I feel that it could be best to change the oil out every 12-18months?

Ford just say do it when the mileage is up, but it could be 3-5 years before I get to the next scheduled mileage change point.

You thoughts on oil and any other fluid changes for the GT.


Stuart
 
My recommendation: (Following Ford's service interval recommendations)

1. Engine oil & filter (annually)
2. Transaxle fluid - after 1 year and then every 3 years
3. Engine coolant - after 3 years
 
...and an oil pump drive belt replacement is called for every 3 years, or "x" miles as well, if I remember correctly.
 
...and an oil pump drive belt replacement is called for every 3 years, or "x" miles as well, if I remember correctly.
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Nope. Per Ford, 30,000 miles on the oil pump drive belt. No time period specified. (Not to say that 3-years isn't a good preventative maintenance idea.)
 
Sounds like you just never drive it. Best thing to do is sell it. I know a guy that buys them.... :)
 
I will take this info with me when setting up for service in the next month.... thanks for this.

It probably does 500 - 1,000 miles a year max (not driven the last 5 months as I was in Australia)
Just about every mile I've done makes me pull a big smile, so as my forum name suggests, I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon.
The biggest issue I have is wanting to mod it, but can't see my butt getting more time in the seat to make it worth it....... what a problem to have.

Hook on...
 
You might want to consider brake fluid as well. Car will likely be up in the air, with all pans off, so fluid change should be easy. Ford dealer should have a machine to evacuate and exchange fluid in a pretty straightforward way.
 
For a street driven car what would be the necessity of changing coolant or brake fluid at such short intervals? Just curious. Thx
 
I will ask these questions.

Luke you reminded me of a time when I needed some real solid braking power last summer.
I was north of 120mph and in the last 200ft I need everything to pull up hard (already slowed a bit) but needed lots more speed washed off for a 90deg corner.
I remember pushing very hard on the brakes and I felt like the car had more brake left but I couldn't seem to access it.
The harder I pushed didn't even get the ABS to kick in....was getting all a bit late for my comfort level.
I've not come close to asking that much of the brakes since but it was like the pedal was a bit lost compared to the normal feel even at the limit.
That particular time the brakes were only used once, so not not with fade.
Sorry for the change of topic there, but you reminded me of the story..
Stuart
 
HOOKED ON GT said:
...I remember pushing very hard on the brakes and I felt like the car had more brake left but I couldn't seem to access it. The harder I pushed didn't even get the ABS to kick in....
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Sounds like the ABS was working properly.
 
Luke Warmwater said:
For a street driven car what would be the necessity of changing coolant or brake fluid at such short intervals? Just curious. Thx
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for the brake fluid it is moisture that enters (or diffuses) through rubber seals and hoses and the cap of the reservoir. Brake fluid does contain corrosion inhibitors to prevent rust, but the main reason is to have consistent braking. As the moisture enters the fluid it changes the oils physical properties basically starts diluting it so your braking is not at a 100% as it would be with new fluid. You also can start to 'boil the brakes' and cause the moisture to vaporize. This creates gas bubbles in the brake line and when you hit the brakes, no brakes or very little brakes. This is one of a concern for the people who drive the car hard (i.e. track, etc). Most people really never replace the brake fluid on they street cars (or do it once in the life time of the car), but on a high performance car that does get pushed to 150mph or so on a regularly base, a couple of bucks well spent.

So basically, it is to remove any built up of moisture and replenish the corrosion inhibitors so future brake problems (i.e. rebuilding the calipers, master cylinder, etc.) are reduced.

As for the coolant, no comment other then to remove any deposits and bring the corrosion and lubricating properties of the coolant back to 100%. Maybe someone else can chime in.
 
Good point.
I plan to upgrade the brakes on the M5 and they've not had a brake oil change for like 8 years.
I'll get all the cars done I think

Stuart
 
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