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07-31-2009, 06:04 PM
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I do every car and every truck at every 5K miles. Doing the math and keeping track of multiple vehicles at 3K or 4K intervals is too much work.
Do all you guys have owners manuals ? Just curious.
Steve
Do all you guys have owners manuals ? Just curious.
Steve
08-15-2009, 02:50 PM
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first off, Motorcraft oil is not synthetic, its semi synthetic. But as far as what oil is best. I have found no difference in any semi or fully synthetic oils except for the price. Motorcraft is by far the cheapest price wise. The whole key to this is to follow a reasonable maintainence schedule and stick to it.I used to be the person who changed his oil every 3k religiously. But after much research changed to the every 5k approach. My Motorcraft oil is still fairly clean upon change out so im convinced so far. Those Chevys and Dodges may beat me off the line but sooner or later i'll pass then along side the road. And if they are nice i'll tow them home.
They make both.
And in the 5W-20.
Thanks
08-21-2009, 10:04 AM
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What is 5.4 Oil Drain Bolt Torque Spec?
Couldn't find the drain bolt spec with a search. Anyone have it?
ATOM replied to my pm: 10 ft/lb
If you're having trouble removing filters by hand, Ford filter calls for 3/4 turn after the gasket touches, Fram 1 turn.
ATOM replied to my pm: 10 ft/lb
If you're having trouble removing filters by hand, Ford filter calls for 3/4 turn after the gasket touches, Fram 1 turn.
Last edited by coblue; 08-31-2009 at 01:32 AM. Reason: ft/lb spec supplied
08-30-2009, 02:01 AM
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Hey blackbetty has it going? As you can see I'm new in this forum, and believe me I love it!! I can learn so many things about my truck, and I like it!! Even though I have one question and probably it will sound kind of stupid. By judging your pictures, the plug in the oil pan, could it be possible to vary positions depending on the year of the truck? Ok thank you so much.
