Quick Lane Oil Change.....Not

[Wytchdctr]

I am at that day, 7 back surgeries later plus age 64 (not old) but if I do my own, and I can, I pay for it for a few days. Fortunately so far my dealership has been very good, plus its not far from the house. They take me home and pick me up. Still a family owned dealership, that does make a difference.

Nice. The Honda dealer near me was awesome when I had an Odyssey. So not all are bad. Their quick lane didn't need an appointment and was spot on with time, cost, and not screwing up. My current Ford dealer isn't terrible, just slow and are always booked when I'm working my new job. Other than charging me extra to slightly overfill it. That was a bit annoying... But most of the change was covered so it was still cheap.

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[D Fresh]

I think the issue is that it gets cooked.

I generally like dude's videos.

But two things.

Ford has not added this to their maintenance schedule. At least not for Rangers. Go type your VIN into the Ford website and try to find it.

Second, the stealerships being discussed are selling this as an add on to oil changes. Saying it's recommended every 30k. Not with a brake job as FTM suggests.

Also. Overheated brake fluid is generally only a problem when improperly rated fluid has been used. Brake systems are designed to use a specific brake fluid to avoid this. In our case DOT 4 I believe.

Again, a PROPERLY operating brake system will not generate enough heat to boil your brake fluid.

He's talking about problems like sized calipers being caused by "dirty brake fluid." When is last time you had a caliper seize? How many miles were on that vehicle? Were the brakes in perfect working order besides one seized caliper?

While it can be a good idea to do with a brake job, it is certainly not necessary every 30k miles.

 

[moorejl57]

I generally like dude's videos.

But two things.

Ford has not added this to their maintenance schedule. At least not for Rangers. Go type your VIN into the Ford website and try to find it.

Second, the stealerships being discussed are selling this as an add on to oil changes. Saying it's recommended every 30k. Not with a brake job as FTM suggests.

Also. Overheated brake fluid is generally only a problem when improperly rated fluid has been used. Brake systems are designed to use a specific brake fluid to avoid this. In our case DOT 4 I believe.

Again, a PROPERLY operating brake system will not generate enough heat to boil your brake fluid.

He's talking about problems like sized calipers being caused by "dirty brake fluid." When is last time you had a caliper seize? How many miles were on that vehicle? Were the brakes in perfect working order besides one seized caliper?

While it can be a good idea to do with a brake job, it is certainly not necessary every 30k miles.

I am not arguing any of your points about dealerships, they can be pretty hard to trust. I only have had to replace a caliper once and it was in a 25 year old Volvo. I just want my truck to be the last vehicle I buy, so I will be doing, maybe over doing the maintenance on it to get it to last as long as possible.

 

[D Fresh]

I am not arguing any of your points about dealerships, they can be pretty hard to trust. I only have had to replace a caliper once and it was in a 25 year old Volvo. I just want my truck to be the last vehicle I buy, so I will be doing, maybe over doing the maintenance on it to get it to last as long as possible.

For sure, whatever floats your boat.

Personally I'd say the proper interval to change brake fluid lies somewhere between the every 30k miles some dealerships suggest and the 25 years that your Volvo made it.

Let's say 10 years or 100k mules. That seems reasonable.

 

[SFB]

Nice. The Honda dealer near me was awesome when I had an Odyssey. So not all are bad. Their quick lane didn't need an appointment and was spot on with time, cost, and not screwing up. My current Ford dealer isn't terrible, just slow and are always booked when I'm working my new job. Other than charging me extra to slightly overfill it. That was a bit annoying... But most of the change was covered so it was still cheap.

My dealer runs a special oil change, they use synthetic blend (yuk), check and fill all fluids and rotate tires. I supply the oil (Mobil 1) then use the Motorcraft filter they supply. They credit me for my oil, out their door for 52.00, plus about 30 that I pay for oil. Less than 90 all said and done. Not too bad since it includes a tire rotation. Im happy with it all and I don't get dirty.

 

[thewhiteranger]

still havent decided on the brake fluid flush, -- ford also doest not recommend trans fluid flush or coolant (depends on the year and color) until like 100k and rear axle until like 5 years but many do that sooner and I probably will also Id swear I found brake fluid flush in the manual for my ranger but I am going to look again, I didn't believe the Subaru service guy when they put it down for the car but then I looked and yea it was there so I did do it I assumed ford dealer was telling me truth about it as maintenance but I will look again. Yes I realize some of the stuff is cash grab for sure but if it makes my (now) 50k truck (current replacement cost) last longer its worth it since I cant afford to pay the ridiculous new cost and I generally still really like the truck and plan to keep it a long time. I also have the ford ESP and that does require that I do all required maintenance so if it is in the book Im doing it....... for others on here that have the warranties -- -you can do your own work as long as you can prove you did it and show proof you bought parts / fluids etc to go along with it I believe that they cannot deny a claim for doing your own work or independent garages ---- hey eveyone, hope you have a great Christmas (or whichever holiday you celebrate)

 

[thewhiteranger]

hey on the brake fluid question we were kicking back and forth before: I just pulled up my owners manual for the 2020 ranger on the ford site -- it IS in there to change the brake fluid every 3 years (doesn't specify mileage) as required maintenance so do as you'd like but Im going to go ahead and have it done just FYI for anyone who didn't know

 

[SFB]

It makes sense, Im sure it breaks down similar to other fluids. I follow a couple of Trans builders on YouTube and they recommend a fluid change at 36K regardless if its a sealed trans or not. My local Ford dealer charges about 400 to do a trans oil change. I don't have the physical ability to do my own work anymore AND with the ridiculous prices for trucks these days it makes sense to maintain more than most use to. I had been interested in the new Maverick and had put in an order for one, which I canceled for a few reasons. Now my dealer sends me an email when one shows up, they are a hot commodity and go quickly. However the dealer says he can get me a great deal on the last email he sent me. Such a great deal it was too, only 5K ABOVE MSRP!! They can kiss my A** on that one. Use to haggle to keep it under MSRP! WTF!!

 

[thewhiteranger]

It makes sense, Im sure it breaks down similar to other fluids. I follow a couple of Trans builders on YouTube and they recommend a fluid change at 36K regardless if its a sealed trans or not. My local Ford dealer charges about 400 to do a trans oil change. I don't have the physical ability to do my own work anymore AND with the ridiculous prices for trucks these days it makes sense to maintain more than most use to. I had been interested in the new Maverick and had put in an order for one, which I canceled for a few reasons. Now my dealer sends me an email when one shows up, they are a hot commodity and go quickly. However the dealer says he can get me a great deal on the last email he sent me. Such a great deal it was too, only 5K ABOVE MSRP!! They can kiss my A** on that one. Use to haggle to keep it under MSRP! WTF!!

I know what you mean..... crazy stupid times we live in right now. I am planning to keep this truck for at least 100k or maybe longer not perfect but it meets my needs. I also liked the idea of the maverick but the more I see them, the less I like them. Im going to do what is in the recommended service on the ranger at least as often as recommended and I do still change oil every 5-7 k miles it cant hurt and maintaining is a lot cheaper than replacing.

 

[AzureRanger]

If I change my own oil during the warranty period, will that cause warranty issues?

 

[SFB]

I know what you mean..... crazy stupid times we live in right now. I am planning to keep this truck for at least 100k or maybe longer not perfect but it meets my needs. I also liked the idea of the maverick but the more I see them, the less I like them. Im going to do what is in the recommended service on the ranger at least as often as recommended and I do still change oil every 5-7 k miles it cant hurt and maintaining is a lot cheaper than replacing.

Im retired and don't drive as much as I use to, drove 40 miles a day, all Hwy to work and back. During that time I changed my oil at 50% life, which was usually around 5K miles. Now its usually every 6 months. Lots of stop and go and short trips which means more fuel in oil, so every 6 months .

 

[AzScorpion]

If I change my own oil during the warranty period, will that cause warranty issues?

No just keep all receipts and record the date and mileage. I use the Fuelly app to track my gas and upload all my service receipts .

 

[Beez]

Gents,

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