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    Check Oil Life Remaining (2017 Ford F-350 w/ForScan Lite)

    I recently got to check out Cate&Rob's new F-350 Lariat. One of the surprises was his new Ford shows oil life remaining in one of the default dashboard screens. My 2017 does not have this capability.

    The video below is a short 2 minutes to show what I look at prior to a trip to ensure there is sufficient oil life left versus the number of miles I plan to tow. It's not exact, but between the miles and percentage I can gauge what to do.

    Please note the intent of the video is not to show how to use ForScan Lite (video is recorded on a Samsung Android phone).


    Howard

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    Our 2018 Dodge 3500 has oil life and fuel filter life screens. While I keep an eye on those screens, I prefer to go by kms (miles if you prefer) between changes. Sent my oil out for analysis (Blackstone) a couple times to ensure what I was doing was all good.
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    • #3
      Very odd that this is in miles since there are so many variables that could change the interval for service.

      In an advanced system, every firing event is counted as a function of RPM, with drive cycle, load, cold start and operating temperature and so much more. As a result, oil life should always be calculated in percent.

      Another critical component is to use OEM filters and recommended viscosity and rating for oil.

      Jim
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      • #4
        Originally posted by MidwestCamper View Post
        Another critical component is to use OEM filters and recommended viscosity and rating for oil.
        Though I do most maintenance on everything I own, on the truck I stop at the air filter, cabin filter, and wiper blades. Everything else I pony up and pay a trained Ford dealer mechanic. Hasn't always worked out perfectly (sigh) but between the mess involved with an oil change and the possibility of a very expensive repair should I goof something up, I take it to the dealer.

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        • #5
          howson Howard,

          I do the same. Oil change prices today are competitive at dealers and you are getting the oil and filter that your powertrain was designed to operate on. Also if there is an issue out of warranty, a service record through the dealer many times will result in the manufacturer offering help in the repair.

          Jim

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          • #6
            Hi Howard,

            I am surprised that your 2017 does not have an oil life monitor. Are you sure that it is not buried in some sub-directory? Every vehicle that I can remember has had an oil life monitor. GM introduced this feature in 1988 . . . and, yes, I had to look that up . The calculation is complex and includes miles, days, temperatures, engine warm-up, operating loads, etc.

            Rob
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            • #7
              My 2018 F350 does not have an oil life monitor either that I can see. If you find where it is…let me know
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              • #8
                My last oil change on my Cruze cost me $12 in materials using an AC filter and Dexos 1 Gen 2 oil.
                I am retired and hunting for oil deals is kind of a hobby. Sales, clearances and rebates are where I shop.
                I always do my own maintenance. After all the years spent doing maintenance on the trucks at work my stuff is a cake walk.
                I agree on the use of good filters although "OEM" is kind of a misnomer since AC hasnt made their own filters for a very long time. I typically run the AC gold though since I get a pretty good deal on them.
                The Silverado will also get an analysis done at the change coming up this summer, I need to build a baseline since the miles on that truck are at least 50% towing.
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                • #9
                  Since I began buying the "extended powertrain warranty" it seemed like a good idea to have a continuous maintenance record with the OEM. But . . . oil changes are usually done (even at the dealership) by the lowest seniority, least experienced employee. So, I check everything very carefully after a service appointment. And I have found dripping oil, air boxes not done up correctly, a fill cap left off, access panels not refastened correctly, lug nuts over torqued, tire pressures wrong . . . and so on. If it were not for the warranty related documentation, I would be doing this service myself.

                  And then, there is TucsonJim Jim's experience where an improperly reconnected fuel filter sprayed fuel across the engine compartment, burning his truck and attached 5th wheel to the ground. I check that fuel connection very carefully.

                  Rob
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by familytruckster4 View Post
                    My last oil change on my Cruze cost me $12 in materials using an AC filter and Dexos 1 Gen 2 oil.
                    I am retired and hunting for oil deals is kind of a hobby. Sales, clearances and rebates are where I shop.
                    I always do my own maintenance. After all the years spent doing maintenance on the trucks at work my stuff is a cake walk.
                    I agree on the use of good filters although "OEM" is kind of a misnomer since AC hasnt made their own filters for a very long time. I typically run the AC gold though since I get a pretty good deal on them.
                    The Silverado will also get an analysis done at the change coming up this summer, I need to build a baseline since the miles on that truck are at least 50% towing.
                    Not to head off in a ditch, but your Cruze takes a special low calcium oil which is important for the 1.4L Turbo. So an aftermarket oil must meet the spec. AC filters are designed to perform to the manufacturers specification as well. We had some engine failures in the field years ago and we tracked it down to an aftermarket oil filter.

                    Extensive oil analysis was used in developing your engine oil life monitor.

                    Jim
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Cate&Rob View Post
                      Since I began buying the "extended powertrain warranty" it seemed like a good idea to have a continuous maintenance record with the OEM. But . . . oil changes are usually done (even at the dealership) by the lowest seniority, least experienced employee. So, I check everything very carefully after a service appointment. And I have found dripping oil, air boxes not done up correctly, a fill cap left off, access panels not refastened correctly, lug nuts over torqued, tire pressures wrong . . . and so on. If it were not for the warranty related documentation, I would be doing this service myself.

                      And then, there is TucsonJim Jim's experience where an improperly reconnected fuel filter sprayed fuel across the engine compartment, burning his truck and attached 5th wheel to the ground. I check that fuel connection very carefully.

                      Rob
                      Can you post a picture of that connection, Rob? I'm not familiar with it and want to also check it after a filter change.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Beachcamper View Post
                        My 2018 F350 does not have an oil life monitor either that I can see. If you find where it is…let me know
                        Yep, weird that our trucks don't have that as an option on the display. Consider getting the bluetooth interface and buying the ForScan Lite app. Not too expensive and allows you to see the numbers.

                        All the info you need is here: https://forscan.org/home.html

                        FYI, I bought the recommended OBDLinkMX+ adapter. https://www.obdlink.com/products/obd...p/?ref=forscan

                        Howard
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                        • #13
                          In the Truck Info / Maintenance Monitor menu.
                          BTW . . . 51% remaining is after a 3000 mile tow from Ontario to Florida and back, plus about 1000 miles of non-tow driving.

                          Rob

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by howson View Post

                            Yep, weird that our trucks don't have that as an option on the display. Consider getting the bluetooth interface and buying the ForScan Lite app. Not too expensive and allows you to see the numbers.

                            All the info you need is here: https://forscan.org/home.html

                            FYI, I bought the recommended OBDLinkMX+ adapter. https://www.obdlink.com/products/obd...p/?ref=forscan

                            Howard
                            Howard,

                            Ford may just set a service light with enough time to get to the dealer for an oil change. Another brand will send a message to the IP at around 10% remaining then will set the light when the oil should be changed.

                            Jim

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                            • #15
                              Howard,

                              The "Secondary" Fuel Filter is under hood on the driver's side. The fuel lines are retained by closing the retaining clips over the raised ring on the connection tube. First picture is from my truck, second picture is a screen shot from Youtube showing these retaining rings.

                              TucsonJim Jim can confirm, but I recall that prior to the fire, this filter had been changed and the fuel line clip was closed without inserting far enough to engage the retaining ring. I have tried this on my truck and you can close this retaining clip before it engages the ring. Best advice it to give a firm pull on the hose to make sure that it is properly retained.

                              Rob

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