15W40 to the rescue!!!!
07-05-2012, 07:52 AM
#11
American member
Yeah it's a little noisy, so what. I've got 120,000 on my fx4 and it runs like a charm. When your buddies start on you just lift the throttle a little and the noise disappears, seems to calm the "your motor is going to blow up" statements.
The plugs are no big deal if you don't let yourself get ripped off, and it typically is only done once.
You have a good reliable vehicle that still looks better than anything dodge or Chevy are producing.
The plugs are no big deal if you don't let yourself get ripped off, and it typically is only done once.
You have a good reliable vehicle that still looks better than anything dodge or Chevy are producing.
07-05-2012, 09:23 AM
#12
Man when I read posts like this it makes me even more happier I choose the 4.6 over the 5.4 
And to those bashing the Chevys,I know this is a Ford forum but the 5.3 I had in my 07 Sierra was bullet proof and a great motor it was just everything else that was breaking......lol
And to those bashing the Chevys,I know this is a Ford forum but the 5.3 I had in my 07 Sierra was bullet proof and a great motor it was just everything else that was breaking......lol
07-05-2012, 09:43 AM
#13
Paint it black
Originally Posted by qwikz74
Man when I read posts like this it makes me even more happier I choose the 4.6 over the 5.4
And to those bashing the Chevys,I know this is a Ford forum but the 5.3 I had in my 07 Sierra was bullet proof and a great motor it was just everything else that was breaking......lol
And to those bashing the Chevys,I know this is a Ford forum but the 5.3 I had in my 07 Sierra was bullet proof and a great motor it was just everything else that was breaking......lol
07-05-2012, 10:12 AM
#14
Senior Member
has anyone tried to run a combo of 5w20 and 14w30?
07-05-2012, 11:05 AM
#15
Hey OP.... Do some research on timing chain guides and chains.... They are known to break apart and get stuck in the oil pan and around the oil pump pickup screen.... This is probably the source of your diesel tick... There is a possibility it's the cam phasers, but more times then not it's the chains the guides and proportioning valve that tensions the chains to keep the motor timed right.
When it comes to phaser failure it's usually the roll pins that hold the reluctor ring on which tells the ECU where the engine timing currently is.... Take the oil fill cap of and inspect those roll pins... If they are fine then it's probably the issue I stated in the above paragraph...
When it comes to heavier oil I reccommend 5w30 royal purple or amsoil... The passages/galleries on these motors are not as small as some may lead you to believe. As for 5w20, I'm convinced it's at the heart of all the timing chain guide/tensioner failures because it's too thin and allows debris to get lodged everywhere....Also, make sure you use a motor craft filter because these filters are equipped with an anti drain back check valve that prevents dry "oiless" starts.
Good luck and search search search.
When it comes to phaser failure it's usually the roll pins that hold the reluctor ring on which tells the ECU where the engine timing currently is.... Take the oil fill cap of and inspect those roll pins... If they are fine then it's probably the issue I stated in the above paragraph...
When it comes to heavier oil I reccommend 5w30 royal purple or amsoil... The passages/galleries on these motors are not as small as some may lead you to believe. As for 5w20, I'm convinced it's at the heart of all the timing chain guide/tensioner failures because it's too thin and allows debris to get lodged everywhere....Also, make sure you use a motor craft filter because these filters are equipped with an anti drain back check valve that prevents dry "oiless" starts.
Good luck and search search search.
07-05-2012, 06:48 PM
#16
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Yup, totally agree on 5w20 being too thin. This is the first I have ever experienced with this type of oil and was shocked when I drained it for the first time. Has the consistency of water if you ask me.
I will say the 15w40 is too heavy. l would have to agree on a 5w or 10w30 instead. I just wanted to see if the noises would go away.
I will say the 15w40 is too heavy. l would have to agree on a 5w or 10w30 instead. I just wanted to see if the noises would go away.
07-05-2012, 09:05 PM
#17
Senior Member
Hey OP.... Do some research on timing chain guides and chains.... They are known to break apart and get stuck in the oil pan and around the oil pump pickup screen.... This is probably the source of your diesel tick... There is a possibility it's the cam phasers, but more times then not it's the chains the guides and proportioning valve that tensions the chains to keep the motor timed right.
When it comes to phaser failure it's usually the roll pins that hold the reluctor ring on which tells the ECU where the engine timing currently is.... Take the oil fill cap of and inspect those roll pins... If they are fine then it's probably the issue I stated in the above paragraph...
When it comes to heavier oil I reccommend 5w30 royal purple or amsoil... The passages/galleries on these motors are not as small as some may lead you to believe. As for 5w20, I'm convinced it's at the heart of all the timing chain guide/tensioner failures because it's too thin and allows debris to get lodged everywhere....Also, make sure you use a motor craft filter because these filters are equipped with an anti drain back check valve that prevents dry "oiless" starts.
Good luck and search search search.
When it comes to phaser failure it's usually the roll pins that hold the reluctor ring on which tells the ECU where the engine timing currently is.... Take the oil fill cap of and inspect those roll pins... If they are fine then it's probably the issue I stated in the above paragraph...
When it comes to heavier oil I reccommend 5w30 royal purple or amsoil... The passages/galleries on these motors are not as small as some may lead you to believe. As for 5w20, I'm convinced it's at the heart of all the timing chain guide/tensioner failures because it's too thin and allows debris to get lodged everywhere....Also, make sure you use a motor craft filter because these filters are equipped with an anti drain back check valve that prevents dry "oiless" starts.
Good luck and search search search.
07-06-2012, 12:11 PM
#18
Most of those are 2V. I know several fleets that never touched the 5w20 and ran 10w30 with most hitting 200K without ever being opened and some close to 400K.
07-06-2012, 07:41 PM
#20
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