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Dear Motor Medics, I have a two-part question with two cars. I have a 2025 Ford Maverick and a 2025 Tesla Model S. My questions are about the first-time maintenance needed on these cars.
The Maverick is a hybrid and I was told to do the first oil change at 10k miles. This came directly from the dealer as this car was brand new. After that it’s also looking like 10k between oil changes which were included in my service plan. I just don’t feel right going that long and they don’t cover anything on the car after 36k, so what would they need me to maintain it better. Does it hurt to change it a lot sooner?
On the Tesla, is there anything I need to change as far as fluids on a regular basis?
Dan in Michigan Dear Dan, We see some cars coming with a break-in oil which is intended to go a longer distance to seat the rings and pistons to prevent oil burning but we are still undecided as to the 10k thing or not.
We go 5k on our remanufactured units we install at our shop. Either way, after the first change we go to a much earlier change, usually 3mo or 3k miles but with a full synthetic we sometimes go 5k.
You need to talk to your local mechanic to come up with a plan.
On the Tesla we are not aware of any fluid changes needed right away.
Take care, The Motor Medics
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