I have a new 2007 Ford Ranger light pickup that I drive maybe 150 miles per month in moderate suburban traffic. It could be years before my 5000 mile service is due.
Is there any sort of regular maintenance I should do before then? Oil? Filters? Tires?
I'd appreciate any expert advice.
2007-06-07 14:50:52 · 4 answers · asked by Cal E 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you should change the oil every 6 months or so even if you dont drive enough miles, moisture builds up in the engine and accumulates in the oil. this causes sludge formation.
2007-06-07 14:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to keep an eye on the fluid levels a little closer. Like you, I drive a limited number of miles also. For my first oil change, I changed it at 600 miles. I wanted to get rid of the start up oil, in case there were metal shavings from the machining of the engine. After that, I change the oil every 3000 miles.
2007-06-07 21:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a low milage car like that make sure you let the car warm up before driving. cold engines wear faster and dont burn off gunk internally. change oil atleast once a year if not every six months.
keep an eye on tire pressure as well
2007-06-07 22:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by Nancy P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the rule of thumb is (or was) 3000 miles or 3 months, since the reccomendations on newer vehicles is 5000 miles, I guess You'd have to go with 5 months.
the first time oil gets hot, it begins to breakdown, so stick with the 5 months...
Don't forget to keep it greased, if applicable - alot of newer vehicles have 'sealed' chasis components...
2007-06-07 21:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋