So hit 1600 miles in under a month and just changed the oil today. Considering I want to keep this vehicle as long as possible, I like to get full synthetic in as early as possible and make sure to get out any possible engine bits from machining and breaking it in. Oddly enough, the info calls for 7 quarts in the 5.7L V8, but only 6 quarts came out. Maybe another cup in the old filter? But that still seemed like a lot retained by the engine or possibly they shorted it?
Like my Fords, this one was simple to work on - I love that they have a panel with the plug and filter essentially in your face when you go under front end. Besides the fact that I didn't get 7 quarts out, my biggest problem was that the factory put the plug on so damn tight, when I finally broke it loose, I smacked my arm right below the wrist so hard on the plastic guard that i got a really deep cut essentially to the bone. That said, some adhesive bandage and three butterfly bandages later, I'm fine. If you plan on doing your oil changes, I'd highly recommend against a a socket, and possibly using a small mallet to gently loosen the plug - I've never encounter a factory tightening the damn plug and filter so tight.
Lastly, the oil life reset is the same as the previous 3rd gens - press power button twice without holding brake, pump gas pedal 3 times, then press button to turn off.
Like my Fords, this one was simple to work on - I love that they have a panel with the plug and filter essentially in your face when you go under front end. Besides the fact that I didn't get 7 quarts out, my biggest problem was that the factory put the plug on so damn tight, when I finally broke it loose, I smacked my arm right below the wrist so hard on the plastic guard that i got a really deep cut essentially to the bone. That said, some adhesive bandage and three butterfly bandages later, I'm fine. If you plan on doing your oil changes, I'd highly recommend against a a socket, and possibly using a small mallet to gently loosen the plug - I've never encounter a factory tightening the damn plug and filter so tight.
Lastly, the oil life reset is the same as the previous 3rd gens - press power button twice without holding brake, pump gas pedal 3 times, then press button to turn off.
