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Old 21-04-2009, 08:59 PM   #31
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Well thats totally upto you mate, but i left the oil in there 15000k's and it looked black when it came out. .
Black oil doesn't mean anything mate - oil is designed to pick up particulates and carbon.

I have always suppled my own oil (manufacturer specced) when the dealer has serviced my cars.

As for Ford dealers - just like any other dealer service center - some are good, some are average, some are bad.
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Old 21-04-2009, 10:13 PM   #32
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Black oil doesn't mean anything mate - oil is designed to pick up particulates and carbon.

I have always suppled my own oil (manufacturer specced) when the dealer has serviced my cars.

As for Ford dealers - just like any other dealer service center - some are good, some are average, some are bad.
I'm just giving you my opinion, total upto you whether you decide to listen to it. Hope you enjoy your new car.
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Old 21-04-2009, 10:32 PM   #33
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Yeah good point. I wonder if it comes with oil in it tho before the dealer can touch it?
Err, yeah. They have to drive it on the boat.
Just change it at 7500km.
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Old 22-04-2009, 03:52 AM   #34
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ben85, I'm going to go with the...... silent approach
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Old 22-04-2009, 07:24 AM   #35
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Err, yeah. They have to drive it on the boat.
Just change it at 7500km.
Thought it got towed to the dealer on one of those big car trailers?
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Old 22-04-2009, 07:27 AM   #36
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ben85, I'm going to go with the...... silent approach
Yea i think i might go with you mate.
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Old 22-04-2009, 07:32 AM   #37
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I'm just giving you my opinion, total upto you whether you decide to listen to it.
Yep, fully understand mate.

I'll stick with what I've done for the last 35 years

Has not yet put me wrong.

I listen to all opinions but only take on board what makes sense

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So far, has been a good little car and still getting plenty of looks from other drivers - very few of them around still.
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Old 22-04-2009, 09:33 AM   #38
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Thought it got towed to the dealer on one of those big car trailers?
Not from Germany. Unless they've built a bridge.
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Old 22-04-2009, 01:30 PM   #39
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Not from Germany. Unless they've built a bridge.
Yeah they did, didn't you see it on the news dude?

Nah I meant they bring it to our docks on a ship then to the dealer by a big tow truck that has like 5-6 fiesta's on it... like THIS
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Old 22-04-2009, 03:43 PM   #40
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Yeah good point. I wonder if it comes with oil in it tho before the dealer can touch it?
I'll start again. Got to have oil in it to drive it on & off the boat/truck.
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Old 22-04-2009, 03:50 PM   #41
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lol ok I realise it may have been a stupid comment! cheers
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