With regard to oil changes, the pickup is easy to change oil in. It takes me less than 15 minutes not counting the time to dispose of the old oil. A Wix filter is less than $10 and full synthetic from Mobil, Valvoline or other reputable supplier is less than $50. Why wait at the dealer when...
Of course each person is entitled to their opinion. We can learn from each other so long as that learning comes from facts and not just an opinion. The YouTube channel "I Do Cars" has certainly not been a fan of belt driven oil pumps. Eric has shown degradation with the little 3 cylinder oil...
I live in CA and got one from Ford (Ken Grody in Carlsbad) in mid-October. Installed it myself with no problems. Love, LOVE it! No change in gas mileage if I restrain myself and drive the same way I did before installing it.