Oil changes when towing 3500 lb. trailer

[brroberts]

I use the best gas and highest octane available when I stop. I get 12-17, but typically 15mpg.

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[pickettf3nce]

Directly from the owner's manual.

Oil Change Intervals (factoring in towing, elevation, etc.)

The Service manual also recommends 91 octane (or higher) while towing.

 

[RangerTL]

Directly from the owner's manual.

Oil Change Intervals (factoring in towing, elevation, etc.)

The Service manual also recommends 91 octane (or higher) while towing.

Directly from the owner's manual.

Oil Change Intervals (factoring in towing, elevation, etc.)

The Service manual also recommends 91 octane (or higher) while towing.

Okay, at least I know what to expect. Looks like we will be making a lot of fuel stops,300 miles if I'm lucky. Thank you for the info from the manual. I just went online an found the manual.

 

[Frenchy]

Okay, at least I know what to expect. Looks like we will be making a lot of fuel stops,300 miles if I'm lucky. Thank you for the info from the manual. I just went online an found the manual.

You should have the Manual in your truck

 

[RangerTL]

You should have the Manual in your truck

I bought it used with 7k miles. No manual but I am learning all kinds of stuff reading thru it. It sure is big!

 

[brroberts]

15mpg in my Ranger still beats 13 in my 2500, but the 19 gallon tank does not beat the 34 gallon tank. After 4 hours, I’m old enough I want a stretch break anyway.

 

[midwayfordranger2021]

I tow a 4500 lb. trailer and get 12-14 mpg using Premium fuel. This is keeping the speed at 65 mph... if I go over that or am in hilly terrain it drops down more. As far as oil changes go... I do it anywhere from 5-6k, depending on travelling using Mobil 1. 60k on truck now and have had no problems.

 

[YaBoiNewton]

My 2021 XLT has 13,700 miles and I have changed the oil every 3,000 using Motorcraft oil. I am planning a 9600 mile trip around the US and want to know if anyone has had experience and or suggestions about oil change intervals while towing a 3,500 pound trailer. I will be using Mobil 1 with an extended life oil filter hoping to go 6,000 before changing the oil. That will get me to my Daughters place where I can service it. RV parks do not allow any working on vehicles in the parks.

You'll be alright. It'll be a good idea to do the oil after the 6000 miles, but you're not gonna break down for running that long.

 

[Cabose-1]

You will be fine. If you really need to change oil, do it at a dealer as others have recommended.
Safe travels,
Keep the rubber side down.

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