I don't doubt it in today's race for the highest mpg. And the only engine I ever flushed was the Disco, so I agree. It was the oldest and highest mileage vehicle I ever had, so really had no idea on what was used or done. She needed a bit of cleaning. The rest of my rigs I had from new or newer, and I'm **** on oil changes, fuel, etc.

 

So am I.

My mom has had her Escape since new, it is a '08, 90k on it now, dealer serviced until she got divorced and moved into our basement.
Ford had the oil change monitor set to 7500miles, I changed it to 5,000.
It is amazing what corners they cut to save a few pounds, electric power steering, plastic valve covers, plastic intake manifold, plastic throttle body and butterfly valve.
I dont like it at all, it is very noisey going down the road, the engine is as noisey as some of these guys Rovers.

 

So am I.

My mom has had her Escape since new, it is a '08, 90k on it now, dealer serviced until she got divorced and moved into our basement.
Ford had the oil change monitor set to 7500miles, I changed it to 5,000.
It is amazing what corners they cut to save a few pounds, electric power steering, plastic valve covers, plastic intake manifold, plastic throttle body and butterfly valve.
I dont like it at all, it is very noisey going down the road, the engine is as noisey as some of these guys Rovers.