9 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Mar 9, 2009. Just bought an '06 C-max 1.8 cdti and after running for about 400 miles I decided to change the oil and filters. Having changed the afore mentioned to the correct level I started the engine and let it tick over for about four minutes before the engine management lighht came on. Name: Tony. Ford Model: Fiesta Black Special Edition. Ford Year: 2003. UK/Ireland Location: Essex. Posted August 18, 2018. Can you confirm it is engine oil leaking. I had power steering fluid leaking, due to a faulty power steering sensor (bad seals). I did the rocker box/cam seal a few months ago due to engine oil seen around spark plugs. Answered by David Ross. If your C-MAX was built before 29th July 2018 the service interval is one year or 12,500 miles (whichever comes first), and if it was built after this date then the interval is two years or 20,000 miles. However, the condition of your oil is crucial to the health and longevity of your engine, and the filter plays a big Bodgit. A gearbox is a gearbox all pretty much the same. Well, I finally got around to changing the oil in my gearbox. To be fair the hardest part was having to use a heath robinson type plastic pipe extender to fill it up. The old oil wasn't too bad so perhaps someone has shown it some love in the past. That problem is similar to Ford's natural aspirated 2.0-liter engines. The quality of engine oil also is extremely important for turbocharged engines. The engine oil lubricates and cools a hot turbocharger than prolong its life. Always follow the manual recommendation and do maintenance on time. The engine life is over 150,000 miles (250,000 km). ⚠️ If your vehicle has over 124,000 mi and consumes oil or you see some white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, you can use an oil with a slightly higher viscosity to compensate for wear. Which engine oil should your C-Max use? You can find the specific engine oil quality for your C-Max in the Maintenance section of your owner's manual For more info about caring for your car long-term, see Top 10 Car Care Tips. Read More. The average price of a 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi oil change can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed NOTE: RESET THE OIL SERVICE REMINDER AFTER THE OIL CHANGE. DON’T RESET IT WITHOUT PROPER OIL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. About Ford C-Max. The Ford C-Max (stylized as Ford C-MAX and previously called the Ford Focus C-Max) is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the Ford Motor Company since 2003. .

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