[gatornek]

Should i be worried about ecoboom or using high quality gas?

No. If you are tuned, then I would definitely recommend running high octane gas. But if not, there are plenty of safety features on the stock tune to keep things in check even when you're really laying into the throttle and are on 87 octane for gas. You're just not gonna get the "full performance" out of the engine. But to many people, that's all good.

Overall I'm just trying to figure out what I can do other than basic maintenance (coolant, oil, spark plugs) to get the most mileage out of the vehicle.

Fully synthetic GDI formulated oil. GDI engines tend to run dirty. You want use oil formulated for it. The "synthetic blend" that the manual calls for is a one way ticket to sludging up your engine and intake valves as quickly as possible.

You're good on stock plugs. Just check your gaps every once in a while and replace no more than every 3 years. Some people, like me, replace every 2 years.

And like I said earlier, get yourself an aftermarket intercooler and replace that piece of garbage on your nose. The best you can do to keep intake temps down, the better your turbo car will run.

This being said, is looking to get 200k + miles out of my 2018 Mustang Ecoboost Convertiable possible?

I'm at 78K right now. And the engine still purrs. Can still score a low 0-60. I feel like there will be 'other' possible gremlins that get me off this car, before the engine or tranny itself (AC, electrical, etc). If I can avoid those gremlins, I may try to take this car to 150K miles.

 

[Buldawg76]

Hey man, saw your reply and was hoping to ask you some questions. I'm not planning on modifying my mustang for anything other than sound and looks because I really love the car from the outside and want to make it last to really high mileage due to it being my only car. Should i be worried about ecoboom or using high quality gas? Overall I'm just trying to figure out what I can do other than basic maintenance (coolant, oil, spark plugs) to get the most mileage out of the vehicle. This being said, is looking to get 200k + miles out of my 2018 Mustang Ecoboost Convertiable possible?

At the very least use the highest octane fuel available in your area in your car and a good quality oil rated for direct injected engines and change the oil at least every 5K miles.

Just my 0.2 cents worth as a retired master auto tech.

BD

 

[averagedriver]

Preciate yalls info... Ill definitely look into an intercooler that works well with the stock tuning. I know it might not be ideal but I don't want to affect the safety features gator mentioned in his reply. I also was told to add a catch can, would you guys agree with this addition?

 

[Buldawg76]

Upgrade the IC and add catch can are the 2 best mods you can do to insure a long life for your car.

BD

 

[SNE4KY]

Stumbled across this thread. I, like zakh have also purchased a 2017 EB. i am steadily upgrading parts on my EB to avoid "ecoboom" I've upgraded the LFPS, installed the UPR Dual Valve Catch Can, Purge Valve, NGK Spark Plugs from Parker Performance.
I'm keeping the engine pretty much stock. i do plan on upgrading the intercooler to a CVF Street in a month or so.
The more i read about the CFM Valve Cover, it seems that its for the 2018+?
The link to CJ Pony Parts says it will fit my mustang. however, looking at YouTube and doing some google research in the forums, its only the people with the GT or big turbos that install it.
im on the fence, is what im getting at. any genuine recommendation?

here is the CJ Pony Parts Link

https://www.cjponyparts.com/upr-valve-cover-crankcase-breather-billet-aluminum-one-way-kit-mustang-ecoboost-2015-2022/p/CCBK2/

 

[Buldawg76]

Stumbled across this thread. I, like zakh have also purchased a 2017 EB. i am steadily upgrading parts on my EB to avoid "ecoboom" I've upgraded the LFPS, installed the UPR Dual Valve Catch Can, Purge Valve, NGK Spark Plugs from Parker Performance.
I'm keeping the engine pretty much stock. i do plan on upgrading the intercooler to a CVF Street in a month or so.
The more i read about the CFM Valve Cover, it seems that its for the 2018+?
The link to CJ Pony Parts says it will fit my mustang. however, looking at YouTube and doing some google research in the forums, its only the people with the GT or big turbos that install it.
im on the fence, is what im getting at. any genuine recommendation?

here is the CJ Pony Parts Link

https://www.cjponyparts.com/upr-valve-cover-crankcase-breather-billet-aluminum-one-way-kit-mustang-ecoboost-2015-2022/p/CCBK2/

Our ecos truly benefit from the addition of the oil fill cap one way breather for relieving any chance of positive crankcase pressure when under boost. There will always be some compression that gets past the piston rings under boost and this breather allows it to vent to atmosphere when it does pressurize the crankcase.

But I would buy it here and save some coin, its the exact same part made by UPR. It's the one I bought.

Billet One-Way Valve Cover Crankcase Breather Kit - Eliminate Crankcase Pressure | eBay

BD

 

[SNE4KY]

Our ecos truly benefit from the addition of the oil fill cap one way breather for relieving any chance of positive crankcase pressure when under boost. There will always be some compression that gets past the piston rings under boost and this breather allows it to vent to atmosphere when it does pressurize the crankcase.

But I would buy it here and save some coin, its the exact same part made by UPR. It's the one I bought.

Billet One-Way Valve Cover Crankcase Breather Kit - Eliminate Crankcase Pressure | eBay

BD

BD,
Thank you for the quick response. Much appreciated.
i checked the link and couldn't find the fitment. i messaged the seller to make sure its the correct one.
i'm not trying to waste his time or mine if it doesn't fit with returning it.
Thank you again.

 

[Buldawg76]

BD,
Thank you for the quick response. Much appreciated.
i checked the link and couldn't find the fitment. i messaged the seller to make sure its the correct one.
i'm not trying to waste his time or mine if it doesn't fit with returning it.
Thank you again.

Call your local ford dealer and ask the parts dept the part number for the oil fill cap for your 2017 and then ask if the part number for a 2020 EB is the same if so, it will fit since that's the year of my eco and it fits perfectly. Simply remove oil fill cap and install breather with filter clamped on it.

BD

 

[SNE4KY]

Call your local ford dealer and ask the parts dept the part number for the oil fill cap for your 2017 and then ask if the part number for a 2020 EB is the same if so, it will fit since that's the year of my eco and it fits perfectly. Simply remove oil fill cap and install breather with filter clamped on it.

BD

Just got off the phone with the dealership.
i will add the part # (just in case someone in the thread is looking for a new cap)
Part # EC783 Oil Cap.
Fits the 2020 EB as well.
Thank you BD

 

[Buldawg76]

Just got off the phone with the dealership.
i will add the part # (just in case someone in the thread is looking for a new cap)
Part # EC783 Oil Cap.
Fits the 2020 EB as well.
Thank you BD

I just checked with AutoZone website, and it shows same fill cap for both as well.

BD

 

[DRU842]

I have the UPR part fitted to my 2017 Ecoboost, no issues. BTW it came fro CJP, with other parts, freight for me always means consolidation or a long wait for an Australian stockist.

 

[SNE4KY]

I just got mine Thursday from the link BD posted. It got shipped from UPR through the seller on Ebay. I did the oil & filter change and installed it. Haven't had any issues or codes come up (in case people are wondering). Just looking forward to getting a new IC before summer hits.