Dealer Oil Change - MC Blend or Synthetic

[SRMD]

I would ask my local dealer, but Service Advisor never answers the d**** phone and typically does not call back either (online appts only).

So, my question is that does the dealer typically use the MC Synthetic Blend or is full Synthetic available? I am coming up on 10K miles (have already changed oil twice with Pennsoil Platinum and Kirkland) during break-in, but the oil life monitor is approaching oil change time, so I will go to dealer for this change so there is no warranty dispute if something happens.

I would prefer not to use Synthetic Blend, if possible, but I can’t get the question answered by the dealer service dept.

Appreciate the response of your experience. Thanks.

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[SRMD]

For clarity, I plan to move to 5K OCI after the 10K oil change. I just change at 3K -3500 during break-in miles.

 

[Snakebitten]

Why would you have warranty concerns if you have receipts and record them in your Ford Service database?

Both the web and FordPass provides a method to upload your receipt and date and service type. (oil change)

 

[DcnPat]

Ford specifies synthetic blend so if you don't tell them otherwise your Ford dealer's service department is going to use the blend.

 

[SRMD]

I have receipts of purchase products for oil and filter, except the Kirkland Oil, which I buy in bulk for multiple vehicles (self oil change). Though I did take a picture of the 5W30 bottle and uploaded with oil filter receipt picture, which is very difficult to read as the Walmart receipt printer sucks.

I figured 6 oil changes at the dealer over the 60K warranty period is no big deal and worth the effort to save a potential crap ton of hassle.

 

[SRMD]

Ford specifies synthetic blend so if you don't tell them otherwise your Ford dealer's service department is going to use the blend.

I figured. I hope they have synthetic option. Probably have to drive there to figure it out. Just sucks that people don’t seem to want to work and hide behind a computer post COVID.

 

[Gros Ventre]

You can also just buy the oil you want and hand it to the dealer telling him that's what you want them to put in.

 

[Samson16]

I figured. I hope they have synthetic option. Probably have to drive there to figure it out. Just sucks that people don’t seem to want to work and hide behind a computer post COVID.

I requested full synthetic at my recent dealer performed oil change.

 

[Gros Ventre]

That works too!

 

[SRMD]

$121 is about right. I paid $126 at JLube for Pennzoil Platinum, including my own filter ($10, Fram TG10575).

If this dealer continues to be difficult and I have to wait a long time, I guess I will just do JLube with my own filter.

thanks for the data

 

[gregs150xlt]

!(#$*!@#$*^!@#(%&!(% !!! $121 for an oil change? Jesus Christ!

Only 6 quarts?

 

[SRMD]

I know, that is why I started doing them, but to have “official” documentation from a service facility every 10K (OCI frequency) is worth the cost to alleviate any potential warranty issues/hassles if one arises.

 

[sbi]

You can also just buy the oil you want and hand it to the dealer telling him that's what you want them to put in.

You think? I doubt a Ford dealer would put anything other than their oil.

 

[imnuts]

!(#$*!@#$*^!@#(%&!(% !!! $121 for an oil change? Jesus Christ!

Only 6 quarts?

I'm pretty sure the going labor rate at every local dealer by me is >$100/hr, probably $120+. Even a quick 30 min oil change, after labor, materials, and taxes is going to easily be $100 or more.

 

[UGADawg96]

I know, that is why I started doing them, but to have “official” documentation from a service facility every 10K (OCI frequency) is worth the cost to alleviate any potential warranty issues/hassles if one arises.

I've never heard of a warranty claim rejection due to self service oil changes. Not saying it hasn't happened, but it seems to be more so internet forum fears than reality.

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