First Oil Change

2012 FORD FOCUS
2,600 MILES
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RMOORE09
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Hello, is it true I will need to change the oil in the focus early the first time? I was told its due to metal shavings since the motor is breaking in. Should I change it at 2600 or 3000 or not worry about it?
Sep 14, 2012 at 1:45 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Your owners manual will probably explain this

Have you looked in it?

Let us know what you find/ don't find

I'll attempt to get you better info, should you not see anything.

On my Jeeps ('77 and '46) I changed my break in at 500 miles and then at again at 3000 miles (normal change is 3000)

That's sorta what the "old timers" suggested---besides, whats 5 quarts of oil, a filter, and 15 minutes of my time....it certainly ain't gonna hurt nothing.....when we're talking about the "well being" of my babies!

I drive my '77 as a primary driver, I rebuilt both engines in '96, I take care of them 100% myself...it's still going strong!

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Sep 14, 2012 at 4:46 AM
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