[5111]

I keep hearing of people going in for a 5000 mile checkup. What is it for? Is it necessary? Sorry but this is my first new car and my dealer is an hour away.

 

[Mid Life Crisis #388]

you can do it yourself.
Here is what the Normal Schedule 5000 mile inspection is..

Change oil and filter
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Check air filter

Thats it, the dealer makes it sound like they put the car on dialysis or something.

 

[JayP]

Until 15k, it's all oil changes.

I just did my own 15k change and inspection. No biggie.

 

[5111]

So I don't have to worry about warranty issues?

 

[Nasty Bob]

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Warranty issues can come into play if you can't provide documentation that you've had the car serviced at the intervals outlined in the owner's manual.

You can either do it yourself and save all the receipts or take it to Wal-Mart Lube Express for example. Just be sure a Ford approved filter and oil are used.

 

[dabullitt2272]

Wal-Mart a good source for the Ford Filters and 5W-20 oil, that is recommended, if you choose to do the oil change yourself.

 

[5111]

Well, i am not so sure about wal-mart. I took it there for my first oil change and requested motorcraft oil and filter. That is what they put into it, but on the receipt they forgot to put in mileage, and the receipt says it was valvoline. I watched them put it in, so the car got good service, but poor documentation.