So when I got the vehicle I read the warranty and maintenance guide. I have an Edge 2010, purchased in ontario. The warranty guide says first service at 12,000km(~7000miles) and if you use it under the special operating conditions have the service at 8,000km(~5000mi). I do not fall into the special operating conditions category. Also I know as a general rule if you dont drive the vehicle much you should at least service it every 6 months.
So went to the dealer to have an unrelated issue addressed and they said. "Oh you are due for a oil change and service" This was around 6000km(3700mi). I said well the manual states the first service maintenance is at 12,000km. He said "well that is the interval if you want to keep your warranty". I know with older vehicles they require oil changes around 5000km. I got the oil change at 6000km and am due for another soon according to them.
So I am looking for some sort of confirmation that I am okay having the oil changed before but closer to the 12,000km mark and not in half the km's and that the dealer rep is full of sh*t and is just trying to bring in more revenue. Is it better to change the oil more often say at 6 or 8000km? The rep also gave me a general service book with sooner service intervals not specific to a ford edge. I am heavily leaning towards following Ford's maintenance manual because they designed the vehicle in the first place. Comments?