Service intervals: UK vs USA

[mwyatt82]

So as an expat Brit living in the US for 3 years now I was pondering why my 2014 S197 5.0 has 5k service intervals. Obviously Wisconsin winters are harsh but the services are just an oil and filter change. No plugs changed or other filters (cabin etc). I was wondering why on earth this is? I can't imagine it's because Americans don't care to change the plugs on their cars at every 10k miles or so. Just seems odd given my Alfa Giulietta and Fiesta 1.25 I had in the UK always had plugs changed etc and had intervals of 12-18k. Anyone know? What is it for the S550 5.0 in the UK?

[mac96]

Yes, 10k miles in UK

[Evanivitch]

Doesn't the US market have a tradition of using cheaper oils but changed more frequently. OEMs probably use that as an easy way to decrease service intervals whilst still demanding high quality oils.

[5ohmustang]

Where did you read services are every 5k?

I have a 2013 5.0 and I only do oil and filter when it tells me to.

[-Z-]

My UK GT has started telling me an oil change is needed now at 7k miles and 7months old. Error or correct?

[mwyatt82]

5ohmustang said:

Where did you read services are every 5k?

I have a 2013 5.0 and I only do oil and filter when it tells me to.

Sorry I should clarify I bought a Ford maintenance plan at the time I got the car, and it proscribed 5k intervals. No idea why that would be

[KevinCamaroSS]

-Z- said:

My UK GT has started telling me an oil change is needed now at 7k miles and 7months old. Error or correct?

Personally I would look to change for the first time at around 5K miles, so yes, go for it.