There are factors that will alter the exact mileage at which your oil should be changed. While we'll be discussing these factors in this section, it's noteworthy to mention the standard oil change mileage is roughly every 5,000 miles.

What factors come into play that could lessen or lengthen that oil-change frequency? Essentially, the more stress placed on the engine, the more frequent the oil changes should be.

So, trucks that tow thousands of pounds each week or high-performance models that are always revving quickly will want to swap out the motor oil more often. The same goes for vehicles exposed to extreme weather or tasked with navigating bumper-to-bumper traffic each day.

Many understand that an oil change is necessary, yet aren't sure what the actual purpose of motor oil is. The oil will serve three key functions in your model's day-to-day performance.

The first is to keep the engine cool during constant usage, ensuring that the temperature never reaches a dangerous level. Secondly, motor oil lubricates the many little pieces that make up an engine. The lubrication reduces friction and ensures longer performance.

Finally, as the oil circulates around the motor, it picks up debris and dirt before dropping it off in the filter.

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• Motorcraft® batteries
• Parts
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• Tires
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