5,000 mile checkup

It's time for me to service my car. I noted that some of you work at these dealerships and that BH Ford is a sponsor. Question:

Is there someplace that would be better to take my car to?

How long does it take?

Do I need to schedule an appointment?

I am closest to the dealership on S Memorial, but would be willing to take it someplace else if deemed worthwhile.

Blair,

I opted not to do the checkup as I think I know my car better than those techs hehe....

But with a machine like yours it might be worthwhile. Schedule a checkup with Benji (Master tech) at Bob Hurley Ford. Hes the one that installed most of the clubs rearend gears and does a great job.

Zach Gellette is one of the service managers at Bob Hurley and is a member of this club. You might call him at Hurley and see when Benji is available to do the check up.

Im sure most dealerships will do a great job....but its up to you. Anything goes wrong at Hurley I know Im always taken care of. My piece of mind

i stood and watched my check-up. they asked me to wait inside and i was like "nah, im good".

Ditto. on what Jerbear said.

I work at Bill Knight on 97th Memorial, I don't mind doing it for ya. What I did on mine is oil change and cross rotated the front and rear tires. Let me know if you want to set something up. Be prepared to spend around $100, I think the oil is like 8 bucks a quart and you need like 7 quarts.

David Leonard

hey jarrod,

how much does benji charge you all to do the gear swap or are you doing it at the dealers cost. either way what's the charge up your way and is that with you bringing the parts?

i believe a gear install is 200. and thats cheap. hes a good guy and does an awesome job. i would trust him over anyone. all other places could cost 3-400 bucks. just call or run by there to get an estimate, tell them your with the club.

OK David, it's a deal. How about Friday afternoon? I want the 5,000 mile checkup, oil change and all fluids check. Can't rotate the tires as they are different sizes.

McKrAzY wrote:i believe a gear install is 200. and thats cheap. hes a good guy and does an awesome job. i would trust him over anyone. all other places could cost 3-400 bucks. just call or run by there to get an estimate, tell them your with the club.

thanks andrew, do you know if this is a same day service. just wondering since i'd be very limited on my time there. 200 bucks is a crazy deal for labor.

Bob he does this after hours and is Same day. I think mine took him just an hour and a half. I was up there about 5:30pm and out by 7pm

You can just call Benji and he can work with your schedule, but again he does this after hours at the dealership.

$200 is very cheap.

Leonard 95 wrote:I work at Bill Knight on 97th Memorial, I don't mind doing it for ya. What I did on mine is oil change and cross rotated the front and rear tires. Let me know if you want to set something up. Be prepared to spend around $100, I think the oil is like 8 bucks a quart and you need like 7 quarts.

David Leonard

David,

As I also have a Supercharged mustang, I was curious as to what ford recommends as far as changing the oil in the supercharger. Does it ever need to be changed? If so what kind of mileage do they reccomend, I have heard different from a number of people on this subject.

Just drain the oil....Its dirty in there...drain it and clean it up and leave out the oil. My 2 cents hehe

Thats why I asked a professional and not an amateur. How would you know anyway, you don't even have a supercharger?

03.sonicblue wrote:Thats why I asked a professional and not an amateur. How would you know anyway, you don't even have a supercharger?

You had a 15 second car before you purchased that cobra just a few short months ago......

Yes, I did. But now I have a low 12 sec car. Whats your point??

03.sonicblue wrote:Yes, I did. But now I have a low 12 sec car. Whats your point??

I dunno...just heard that "when you Catch me" or "You dont have one" bit a few times...its kinda old.

not sayin...just sayin

Blair I say you let me run the oil out of her!!! I think 24 hours at 165 MPH would do it......Please??

Jerry just drain your supercharger...and dont put any oil back in it. Oil just robs HP....your rotors will be fine...trust me.

Grabber07' wrote:

03.sonicblue wrote:Yes, I did. But now I have a low 12 sec car. Whats your point??

I dunno...just heard that "when you Catch me" or "You dont have one" bit a few times...its kinda old.

not sayin...just sayin

We'll get our superchargers soon Jarrod. Well at least you will. But those dang wives/fiance.

Mikeyd3113 wrote:

Grabber07' wrote:

03.sonicblue wrote:Yes, I did. But now I have a low 12 sec car. Whats your point??

I dunno...just heard that "when you Catch me" or "You dont have one" bit a few times...its kinda old.

not sayin...just sayin

We'll get our superchargers soon Jarrod. Well at least you will. But those dang wives/fiance.

I think you'll have yours sooner than me. Your already purchasing a house...Im still trying to plan for the wedding...then the house is next.....priorities are crap!

Hey Jerry....I just purchased this...and it costs a whole lot less....LOOK OUT! Here I come!! all for $29.95

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Electric-Intake-Supercharger-Turbo-All-Makes-Models-HP_W0QQitemZ150319965446QQadiZ2865QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item150319965446&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Oldokie wrote:OK David, it's a deal. How about Friday afternoon? I want the 5,000 mile checkup, oil change and all fluids check. Can't rotate the tires as they are different sizes.

Bring it by as long as the weather is good. You can cross rotate the tires though, not front to
back but side to side. Thats what I did on mine, the are not directional tires so that is what ford recommends. It keeps the tires from chopping/feathering on the inside if you do this. What we do on ford gt's also that come in here. Just ask for me when you come in.

Guess it's about time for me to get my suspension and Stage II tune. You guys are catchin' up too fast!

Oldokie wrote:Guess it's about time for me to get my suspension and Stage II tune. You guys are catchin' up too fast!

Yes but you will always have more potential!!

03.sonicblue wrote:

David,

As I also have a Supercharged mustang, I was curious as to what ford recommends as far as changing the oil in the supercharger. Does it ever need to be changed? If so what kind of mileage do they reccomend, I have heard different from a number of people on this subject.

Honestly, I have never looked into this. But like any other fluid we change, it wouldn't hurt to it every 30000 to 60000 miles.

Grabber07' wrote:

Oldokie wrote:Guess it's about time for me to get my suspension and Stage II tune. You guys are catchin' up too fast!

Yes but you will always have more potential!!

Life is grand ain't it. Spend around 5000-6000 and have 700rwhp. hate that. :)

I'm still trying to get bored with the 500 I have now. Guess that won't happen anytime soon....

Oldokie wrote:I'm still trying to get bored with the 500 I have now. Guess that won't happen anytime soon....

It didn't take long for me to get bored, my old cobra had around 500rwhp but alot less weight, so gong to the gt500 felt slower. But, with the stage 2, much better now, almost need to step up again since I am getting use to it now. :)

Must be nice!!

What the heck. Just get you one of these and be done with it:

http://www.evoperform.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_77&products_id=440

Everyone needs 30# of boost!