Lots of questions
05-19-2010, 08:54 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Lots of questions
Alright so I'm about to hit 100K miles on my 04 XL 4x4 5.4 this summer and I would like to do a lot of general maintenance things to keep this truck runnin' solid for me for quite a few years to come. I've been reading a lot of different topics but I still have some questions.
1. What is the best tool for changing plugs? Amazon has these:
Along with this tool:
Is the tool a helpful addition?
2. Should I change the PCV valve? My repair manual suggests that I do so but when I called the ford dealership they said that the valve only comes when you buy a complete valve cover assembly.
3. I want to change the shocks out, as far as I know the originals are still on and they don't ride that good. I just want to replace them with a shock that rides really good, The truck rarely leaves pavement.
4. Besides changing all the Fluids and filters what else should be changed out? I changed the belt last summer. Are there any sensors or anything I should be aware of?
Thanks in Advance!
1. What is the best tool for changing plugs? Amazon has these:
Along with this tool:
Is the tool a helpful addition?
2. Should I change the PCV valve? My repair manual suggests that I do so but when I called the ford dealership they said that the valve only comes when you buy a complete valve cover assembly.
3. I want to change the shocks out, as far as I know the originals are still on and they don't ride that good. I just want to replace them with a shock that rides really good, The truck rarely leaves pavement.
4. Besides changing all the Fluids and filters what else should be changed out? I changed the belt last summer. Are there any sensors or anything I should be aware of?
Thanks in Advance!
05-20-2010, 10:31 AM
#2
Senior Member
Those tools for the spark plugs are the best to use. Hopefully you won't need the first one. Here's a good thread on the spark plugs. https://www.f150forum.com/f4/spark-p...ig-deal-30648/
The PCV can be replaced without the valve cover.
I don't know which shocks would make it ride better. I wouldn't mind having mine ride better too.
When you change the fluids and filters, make sure to use the secommended fluids noted in the owners manual. The coolant too.
The PCV can be replaced without the valve cover.
I don't know which shocks would make it ride better. I wouldn't mind having mine ride better too.
When you change the fluids and filters, make sure to use the secommended fluids noted in the owners manual. The coolant too.
05-20-2010, 10:39 AM
#3
Senior Member
I ordered the K-tool extractor sets from rockauto.
Alldata agrees with the dealer on the PCV Valve, and Rock doesn't have any PCV valves for our trucks. Do you have a part number on this seperate PCV valve?
The PCV can be replaced without the valve cover.
05-20-2010, 10:56 AM
#4
Senior Member
On the Motorcraft site, it shows only with the valve cover. I never researched this before since mine is still low mileage. I'm sorry about the confusion. When I searched the RockAuto site, I hit the 4.6 by mistake.