Did I buy a lemon?
05-17-2014, 08:55 AM
#11
Cycle For Fun and Health
I run 0w20 Mobil 1 synthetic in the 4.6L with Motorcraft filter. Nice and quiet. Seems to have increased mileage slightly with a .3 MPG gain.
05-17-2014, 06:54 PM
#12
Senior Member
I'm running 5w30 right now. It's my first change with it though. I have ran 5w20 since 09 and I think the previous owner had Ford do changes with 5w20 since new.
My truck doesn't have a drastic cam phaser noise. So I didn't notice any difference in engine noise. But my truck did used to burn about a quart of oil every 1,000 KM (600 miles). I used to use the cheapest or on sale 5w20 full synthetic I could get, now I am hoping a better quality oil in 5w30 will help with the burning of oil. Time will tell!
My truck doesn't have a drastic cam phaser noise. So I didn't notice any difference in engine noise. But my truck did used to burn about a quart of oil every 1,000 KM (600 miles). I used to use the cheapest or on sale 5w20 full synthetic I could get, now I am hoping a better quality oil in 5w30 will help with the burning of oil. Time will tell!
05-17-2014, 07:53 PM
#13
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When I bought my 04, I found this forum and it simply frightened me! That was years ago.
It's paid off and I just can't bring myself to trade it in. It's like a member of the family now.
Had the transmission and plugs fixed a couple of years ago and since then just routine stuff.
Enjoy your truck!
It's paid off and I just can't bring myself to trade it in. It's like a member of the family now.
Had the transmission and plugs fixed a couple of years ago and since then just routine stuff.
Enjoy your truck!
05-17-2014, 08:23 PM
#14
Senior Member
not raining on anyones parade, but, I ran into a rather large problem with mine. Leaving work a week ago and it lost ALL oil pressure and shut down. was totally my fault as I knew oil pump was going and I was waiting for my spot in shop. so, basically, $3000 lesson learned. luckily, I have access to rollback tow truck and loaner cars....lol...so, no tow bill or car rental....lol
05-18-2014, 09:30 AM
#16
Texas A&M Aggie
Thanks guys! My truck doesn't have any problems it actually runs like brand new! I also drive a mustang on nice days and am a very active forum member on a mustang forum so I'm hoping to learn from you guys like I have over at the other forum.
The truck I bought actually had the cam problem and the motor was rebuilt under warrenty so the motor has very low miles on it. I love this truck though and can't wait to start modding it, I'm going to start with some 31s then I've been looking at a leveling kit (which height should I get), I've also been looking at headlights but I want somethimg that looks factory but has a black background if that makes since lol I also wish I could find a saleen grill, a company should really make a replica they would make a killing!
Thanks for your help guys!
The truck I bought actually had the cam problem and the motor was rebuilt under warrenty so the motor has very low miles on it. I love this truck though and can't wait to start modding it, I'm going to start with some 31s then I've been looking at a leveling kit (which height should I get), I've also been looking at headlights but I want somethimg that looks factory but has a black background if that makes since lol I also wish I could find a saleen grill, a company should really make a replica they would make a killing!
Thanks for your help guys!
As far as leveling kit I would go with a 2.5". I personally went with the Rancho Quicklift struts with some RS-9000XL's out the back. I needed new shocks and struts and had the extra cash laying around. Ride adjustable so you can make them harder or softer depending on your driving preference.
And a Saleen grill for you sir. http://www.smssuperparts.com/product...01-c12669a.htm