420R service schedule

[Jh roadsport]

Hi I've finally collected my factory built 420R. Had a great drive home on Saturday.

Im assuming the oil is 5W/50 fully synthetic and not a running in oil? As the 1st oil/filter change is scheduled at 12 months or 6000 miles according to the owners handbook. I would of expected the 1st oil change to be 500 or maybe 1000 miles.

Ive read a couple of self build 420R blogs where it's been stated they have a running in oil. Is this correct?

So just wondering is the general consensus to just do an early oil change for peace of mind.

Jason

 

 

 

[Jonathan Kay]

Are there any specific references to the 420R or your engine in the Handbook? (I don't have a version with any.) 

Jonathan

[Jh roadsport]

Hi Jonathan

The service schedules are in the owners handbook that came with the car. It states Duratec 175/180/210 engine variants so not 420R specifically. 

 

[Steve_K]

Its probably not a dedicated 'running in' oil. ISTR my RS175 Duratec was delivered with mineral oil (grade unknown) for running in. CC's instruction was to fill with 5W/50 fully synthetic after running in for between 500 and 1000 miles. As it happens I left it in until about 2000 miles as it seemed to be running OK.

Steve