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Old 10-01-2009, 12:27 PM
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I know every 5.4 has this problem but is there a way to quiet it down a lil? I run Mobil 1 in it and and i have tried the Lucas stuff a few times... any ideas ?
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Turn the radio up or get a louder exhaust!
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Turn the radio up or get a louder exhaust!
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Or sing loudly to yourself.

Unfortunately, the ticking is common. Do a search.
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are you one of those guys who prefer a quite diesel? j/c lol
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Originally Posted by j_dubya
I know every 5.4 has this problem but is there a way to quiet it down a lil? I run Mobil 1 in it and and i have tried the Lucas stuff a few times... any ideas ?

What ticking...mine don't tick ???
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x2 mine doesnt tick either.
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