i am a new owner of 2005 silver and black gt. i bought it after reading this forum for six months. the info provided is very helpful in many ways. i have a question about the necessity of annual oil changes. i am not a mechanic, do not have a lift, and i am uncomfortable with my local ford dealer in northern michigan. my bmw m5 goes 15,000 miles without an oil change. a lot of ford gts are driven less than 1500 miles per year. i understand that changing the oil yearly is desirable and may be recreational for some, BUT is it necessary ? a trip to the gt guys is 250 miles away from my location in harbor springs.
low mileage oil change ?
- Thread starter clements
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IMHO = Absolutely take your car to the GT guys and have them go through the car for you and do a full inspection and service. I think especially important if you bought it used.
If they are ONLY 250 mi away, consider yourself very fortunate. They were a tremendous help for me, and may find several things that would benefit from their attention.
Enjoy the ride...
If they are ONLY 250 mi away, consider yourself very fortunate. They were a tremendous help for me, and may find several things that would benefit from their attention.
Enjoy the ride...
I would also recommend you to do the annual oil change per Ford's recommendation. Low mileage, lightly used cars can be susceptible to condensation and it would be good to have fresh oil. The same has been said of boats, often powered by traditional V8's but often accumulating only a few hours of use per year. These are cases which it is also wise to change the oil annually.
The factory recommends the oil be changed annually regardless of mileage. Your GT represents a sizeable amount of money. Protect your investment.
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BlackICE
GT Owner
I am glad that EP changed his oil as recommended. It wouldn't have made a bit if difference to EP, but it does to the next owner that actually uses the engine.
Aside from the fact you're CONSISTANT...'know what I like about you, 'ICE?
ABSA-TOOTLY NUTHIN' - THAT'S WHUT! :tongue :rofl
BlackICE
GT Owner
+1, I had only 3500 miles on mine and it looked real dark brown/black in color.
BTW, I don't think EP changed his trans fluid.
Just trying to stay consistent.
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First change of the transaxle's gear oil is typically quite dark. In subsequent changes, it is very clear - as if no miles have been accumulated. But, change it anyway!
fjpikul
GT Owner
Clem, when you do it, get some new drain plugs with better magnets on them for the crankcase and the tranny.
my gt only has 1400 miles on it, but the concensus seems to be change it each year regardless of low mileage and low use--1000 miles during the summer-- and i guess you would suggest changing it before storing for the winter. thanks for info.