Just bought my first Ford F150
10-15-2014, 10:02 PM
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Just bought my first Ford F150
I'm very excited. I live at the beach in Queens and purchased a '95 Ford F150 extended cab V-8 5.0 with 155k miles. In great shape, but I want to change all fluids. I have researched the manual and have a few questions I hope you guys can help with:
1. Engine Oil - I'm going to use 10W30 synthetic. Any recs? I'm doing a full oil change and I read the capacity is 5L.
2. Engine Oil Filter - Manual says to buy Motorcraft Original Equipment Oil filter (Part #FL-1A).
3. Transmission Fluid - Manual says Motorcraft Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid. I can't find any capacity though, does anybodt know? Any recs?
4. Power Steering Fluid - I can't find a capacity nor recommended type. Any recs?
5. Coolant - Any recs on this? I can't find capacity either in the manual.
Thanks so much, glad to be a part of this forum!
1. Engine Oil - I'm going to use 10W30 synthetic. Any recs? I'm doing a full oil change and I read the capacity is 5L.
2. Engine Oil Filter - Manual says to buy Motorcraft Original Equipment Oil filter (Part #FL-1A).
3. Transmission Fluid - Manual says Motorcraft Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid. I can't find any capacity though, does anybodt know? Any recs?
4. Power Steering Fluid - I can't find a capacity nor recommended type. Any recs?
5. Coolant - Any recs on this? I can't find capacity either in the manual.
Thanks so much, glad to be a part of this forum!
10-18-2014, 10:15 AM
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Try this site for some of your information. You can use any brand of engine oil and filter for the motor but I would stay with the Motorcraft trans fluid. P/S fluid can be off the shelf too. You have to do a full flush if you want to change it. Takes about 3 quarts. Go to YouTube for a video. http://www.ehow.com/facts_7521885_oi...-liter-v8.html
10-21-2014, 06:17 PM
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Don't forget your rear differential (front diff and transfer case too if you have 4WD). A good drive train fluid change can really help the feel of the car and even provide a good bump in fuel economy. AMSOIL makes some very good products and they have a useful tool on their website that shows weights, capacities, and even some tightening toques. I think this is your truck, but double check before ordering anything: (http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehic...150%20PICKUP+N). Mobile 1, Castrol, and Pennzoil make very good products too and they can be more easily found at autopart stores. I ran redline and royal purple in my BMW, but they don't seem to perform up to the hype (especially for the price). After reading a study about their gear oils, I think I know why they seem to under perform (http://www.grattaoil.com/wh/A-Study-...Gear-Lubes.pdf).