BUILTTOLAST

My stock 2011 F150,5.0 V8,XTR Super Crew,87000kms,is heading to the dealer November 30th for a few concerns.The light low end knock/tick,and rusting valve cover bolts/exhaust manifolds. My thread https://www.f150forum.com/f38/2011-f...ncerns-320935/

cvoolen

When I first got my truck, I changed the oil at %58 life remaining. It is now at %43. Mind ya- this is with the Amsoil in it........

cvoolen

I've also noticed my that valve pan cover bolts are very rusted...worse than what the other thread showed...same as my engine manifold bolts....and well, the manifolds too

Maybe I'll check with my good ol' dealer to see if they'll cover those...that's probably normal as is the oil consumption and drive train shake

cmbezln

Ah right, I use synthetic in everything and forget that these trucks call for the dino blends in the first place.

STingray1300

Sorry for your lack of having a good dealership to go to...

But Toyota has their problems too: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...=toyota+frames

The oil leak *may* be the cause of the catalyst problem. If you have excessive blow-by, it may be ruining your cats.

My suggestion is to find a better dealership - one that cares and has a real "mechanic" (not a "tech" ["parts replacer"]).

And yes, as mentioned, update your signature with pertinent information. It will help YOU.

Tothemax

Again, how many miles between changes?

cvoolen

It would have been approx 8800km.

cvoolen

I'm currently trying to upload a video from my phone....it's awful slow- so I may have to put it on my computer first, then upload it...........

cvoolen

I can't get this upload to work ...

I'll try again when I get back from the fire station after training- and holy moly does the video ever amplify the sounds!!- scary

Tothemax

Around 5500 miles . Ok