weiweishen Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hi, Guys. I just bought a 2007 Ford Fusion. It is so great. 29.2 average gas mileage for the first 2000 miles during my trip from Michigan to Great smokey mountain. It is really amazing. I just have a question? Does fusion need break-in period? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urnews Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hi, Guys. I just bought a 2007 Ford Fusion. It is so great. 29.2 average gas mileage for the first 2000 miles during my trip from Michigan to Great smokey mountain. It is really amazing.I just have a question? Does fusion need break-in period? Congratulations on the new Fusion and welcome to the forum. Judging by your exceptional mileage I would guess that you have an I4. About the only break-in advice in the owner's manual is to avoid constant speeds for long periods of time during the first 1,000 miles or so. According to various sources, the engine and transmission may not be fully broken in until 5,000 miles or more. We purchased our 2007 SEL AWD Fusion on Dec. 4, 2006, and only have 3,200 miles on it. Our in-city gas mileage (14.8 mpg) is the pits but we get 24 mpg during highway driving. I am still hoping that this will improve with age but am pessimistic that that will be the case. The mileage culprit is the AWD. I now wish we had ordered an I4 SEL. Hindsight is always 20-20. We don't "need" either the V6 or the AWD. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 It's taking every shred of energy to resist the obvious response. I wonder, how do these people become certified to operate a motor vehicle. Oh well. :huh: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaplesBill Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 It's taking every shred of energy to resist the obvious response.I wonder, how do these people become certified to operate a motor vehicle. Oh well. :huh: Please get over yourself and stop trashing people with your holyer than though attitude. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Please get over yourself and stop trashing people with your holyer than though attitude. At least I responded to the guy who started the thread. Wanna contribute? Tell weiweishen your thoughts on the subject instead of merely responding to the last post on the thread. This is how threads get completely off topic! You know... like this: "Yes, there is a break-in period. Anything mechanical that burns fossil fuels has a break-in period. It's usually the first 2,500-5,000 miles of a vehicle. By your first oil change (should be before 5k miles) your engine will be 'broken-in.' You want to avoid driving at one speed for extended amounts of time during a break-in period (which it sounds like you've already done on your 2k trip) and instead drive a variety of speeds. I suggest not going over 70mph as the seals in the engine are getting seated." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaplesBill Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 At least I responded to the guy who started the thread. Wanna contribute? Tell weiweishen your thoughts on the subject instead of merely responding to the last post on the thread. This is how threads get completely off topic! You know... like this: "Yes, there is a break-in period. Anything mechanical that burns fossil fuels has a break-in period. It's usually the first 2,500-5,000 miles of a vehicle. By your first oil change (should be before 5k miles) your engine will be 'broken-in.' You want to avoid driving at one speed for extended amounts of time during a break-in period (which it sounds like you've already done on your 2k trip) and instead drive a variety of speeds. I suggest not going over 70mph as the seals in the engine are getting seated." I still say get over yourself. And to the OP, yes there is a break-in. After the first 1000 miles you shouldn't baby it too much. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 At least I responded to the guy who started the thread. Yes you did - not by giving him/her any real information but by inferring that he/she was not capable of operating a motor vehicle because they didn't remember to look in the owner's manual. Even a simple RTFM would have sufficed. There's no need for personal attacks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yes you did - not by giving him/her any real information but by inferring that he/she was not capable of operating a motor vehicle because they didn't remember to look in the owner's manual. Even a simple RTFM would have sufficed. There's no need for personal attacks. You and I obviously have completely polar definitions of "personal attack." Let me refresh your memory on the statement I presented the thread starter: "I wonder, how do these people become certified to operate a motor vehicle." If you can infer that this statement was either "personal" or an "attack," I strongly suggest avoiding all human contact. Braving society might be a stretch that such sensitivity can't bear. And instead of defending what you seem to perceive as the defenseless, why not let the guy speak out for himself? What is this... open candidacy for the next messiah? Better yet, answer his post instead of responding to mine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 You and I obviously have completely polar definitions of "personal attack." Let me refresh your memory on the statement I presented the thread starter: "I wonder, how do these people become certified to operate a motor vehicle." I know what you said and if you don't understand how that statement is derogatory then I don't know what else to say. It's obvious to the rest of us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I know what you said and if you don't understand how that statement is derogatory then I don't know what else to say. It's obvious to the rest of us. Still no intention to address the guy who started the thread? Maybe take him under your gentle wing of compassion and show him the light? He needs help, and I'll be the first to say that you've proven to be the man for the job. When the guy who doesn't know you're supposed to change the oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles shows up, I'll be sure to point him in your direction! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Still no intention to address the guy who started the thread? Maybe take him under your gentle wing of compassion and show him the light? He needs help, and I'll be the first to say that you've proven to be the man for the job. You already answered it in post #5. Stop being so passive aggressive and get over yourself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaplesBill Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Still no intention to address the guy who started the thread? Maybe take him under your gentle wing of compassion and show him the light? He needs help, and I'll be the first to say that you've proven to be the man for the job. When the guy who doesn't know you're supposed to change the oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles shows up, I'll be sure to point him in your direction! Actually RTFM, it states to change the oil every 5000 miles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Actually RTFM, it states to change the oil every 5000 miles. Go ahead and follow that prescription, champ... but it's not happening in my house. I just surpasses 10,000 miles on my Milan this morning and it's going in for its third oil change on Monday. Motorcraft's semi-synthetic seems to be a fairly decent oil for commodity use. I've had service at 4,000 and 7,000 miles thus far. I left the break-in oil in for 4,000 because you typically want that oil in for a longer period. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaplesBill Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 There have been several studies in recent years that prove 3k mile oil changes are a scam. You will gain absolutely nothing vs 5k changes. Unless you leave the car idling a lot(service vehicle) or you live in a very harsh environment. It was after these studies that Ford changed it's recommended intervals to 5k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlucas3 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 There have been several studies in recent years that prove 3k mile oil changes are a scam. You will gain absolutely nothing vs 5k changes. Unless you leave the car idling a lot(service vehicle) or you live in a very harsh environment. It was after these studies that Ford changed it's recommended intervals to 5k. I believe i saw that 2008 and beyond models are going to a Ford recommended 7000 mile change interval. Joe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I believe i saw that 2008 and beyond models are going to a Ford recommended 7000 mile change interval. Joe I don't see how that's advantageous to Ford at all though. If it's a technology improvement, I don't really comprehend how it's feasible with conventional or even synthetic blend... but the bigger issue is dealers make a lot of their profits off either warranty work or scheduled maintenance. Mandating that the vehicles they sell don't need to be serviced as often simply appears to cut into their profit margin. You could even look past just bringing the customer in for the maintenance fees, but consider also the chance to get them into a new vehicle. I wouldn't be happy about it if I were a dealer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaplesBill Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I don't see how that's advantageous to Ford at all though. If it's a technology improvement, I don't really comprehend how it's feasible with conventional or even synthetic blend... but the bigger issue is dealers make a lot of their profits off either warranty work or scheduled maintenance. Mandating that the vehicles they sell don't need to be serviced as often simply appears to cut into their profit margin. You could even look past just bringing the customer in for the maintenance fees, but consider also the chance to get them into a new vehicle. I wouldn't be happy about it if I were a dealer. Those practices of generating revenue are exactly what prompted the previously mentioned studies. I give Ford credit for owning up to the real truth and changing their maintenance schedules accordingly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Those practices of generating revenue are exactly what prompted the previously mentioned studies. I give Ford credit for owning up to the real truth and changing their maintenance schedules accordingly. I see what you mean. I'm always skeptical though when it seems a corporate giant is "doing the right thing" even when it sounds like the right thing to do. I'm like the dog that's been kicked for its whole life and now the owner is trying to pat me on the head. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaplesBill Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I see what you mean. I'm always skeptical though when it seems a corporate giant is "doing the right thing" even when it sounds like the right thing to do. I'm like the dog that's been kicked for its whole life and now the owner is trying to pat me on the head. I understand what you mean. But, it was places like Jiffy Lube, Sears, etc... that really took advantage of people and their perceptions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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