HardcoreFx4

Ok i got a 04 f150 and i was wondering if there was a cheapier way to quiet the dieseling/ticking noise like adding thicker oil or what? I dont want to pay an arm and a leg so i was wondering if you all could help me thanks.

Storm Chasing Ford

Check out the "sticky" on this. There's LOTS of info there about it.

Mod (Ret.)

X1000. Very common fault with the 5.4, and has been discussed quite a bit here.

HardcoreFx4

Sorry my bad guys

HardcoreFx4

Ok i got a question. I talked to a ford dealer and he has a 04 f150 with the 3v and he says he runs 10w40 and his noise pretty much went away but other people say dont do it.

Storm Chasing Ford

Dealers will say a lot to make an extra buck. I've seen many different oil usage from peeps here, but if you're not too sure, I'd stick with 5w20 or 5w30.

SIC_HDPP

I would stick with the 5w-20. It's a little price but I would install the livernois lockouts. This is the route I am planning to take next month. The lockouts and tuner you need are roughly $400. This way you don't have to worry about the sound coming back again and possible phaser issues down the road.

Especial86

iTrader: (1)

Try changing your VCT solenoids and running 5w-30 oil... Use the search tool and you will see there is lots of success with this method

J.Manning

I'm with disturbed. I did the livernois lockout on my truck and never have to worry about noisy phasers again!!