Under "normal" driving conditions, even Ford recommends a 5,000 mile oil change interval.
There's much evidence that with today's engines and oil formulations, 3,000 miles is wasteful and not necessary.
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It most certainly is. Change the filter with each and every oil change every 5,000 miles.
No, it is not necessary to change the spark plugs on your 2003 Ford Winstar at 30,000 miles. It has Platinum Plugs from the factory and they have a life span of approximately 100,000 miles. I suggest checking the gap and cleaning them at 50-60M miles, but not replacing until around 100K.
2001 Punto, Petrol & Diesel models Check & replace as necessary every 36,000 miles Replace every 72,000 miles or every 5 years whichever occurs first.
Yes, it should be changed as outlined in your owners manual. If you have no manual change them both every 75,000 miles.
I have a 2000 with over 180000 miles, and it works fine. 3.8 liter. Original fuel pump! Oil change every 5000 miles. Transmission oil change per factory recommendation. The 1998 Windstars tend to have transmission problems.
You should follow the manufacturer's recommendation in the owner's manual. This way, if something goes wrong during the warranty period, you will be covered. After the warranty period, you should change the oil every 5000-6000 miles or every 4 months.
Your "Owner's Manual" recommend to ISNPECT the Engine Accessory Drive Belt at every 150,000 miles (see page 6-9). To be safe, do it at every oil change. Replace if necessary.....
Oil change, (More often that every 1500) rotate tires, inspect brakes. check all fluids. inspect air filter and put in new if necessary
You need to change the timing belt each 90K miles.
Every 60000 miles you must to change it
If you are using conventional oil change the oil/filter every 5,000 miles. If you are using synthetic change it every 8,000 miles.
yes. I change mine every 100000 miles. some recommend every 30000 miles.