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98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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See those tiny pits ? A little tip, if you don't know already. - You either fill them w/weld or spot blast before applying a filler. Never forget a spot blast before going over weld with filler. Big mistake that will haunt you in the near future...you don't want to deal with that.
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
See those tiny pits ? A little tip, if you don't know already. - You either fill them w/weld or spot blast before applying a filler. Never forget a spot blast before going over weld with filler. Big mistake that will haunt you in the near future...you don't want to deal with that.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
It can turn a fantastic looking job to crap skipping that step.
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Good morning thinkers!- nice spot job, B-o-W!
1000 miles per year!!- dang that beats even my miles!!- seriously, though, shouldnt you change the oil just because of condensation built up during short trips?
I change my oil twice/yr. regardless, mainly for that reason. ( oil changes are cheap compared to the cost of a repair or replacement!)
Fellers have a great day- ttyl
1000 miles per year!!- dang that beats even my miles!!- seriously, though, shouldnt you change the oil just because of condensation built up during short trips?
I change my oil twice/yr. regardless, mainly for that reason. ( oil changes are cheap compared to the cost of a repair or replacement!)
Fellers have a great day- ttyl
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: MI
Good morning thinkers!- nice spot job, B-o-W!
1000 miles per year!!- dang that beats even my miles!!- seriously, though, shouldnt you change the oil just because of condensation built up during short trips?
I change my oil twice/yr. regardless, mainly for that reason. ( oil changes are cheap compared to the cost of a repair or replacement!)
Fellers have a great day- ttyl
1000 miles per year!!- dang that beats even my miles!!- seriously, though, shouldnt you change the oil just because of condensation built up during short trips?
I change my oil twice/yr. regardless, mainly for that reason. ( oil changes are cheap compared to the cost of a repair or replacement!)
Fellers have a great day- ttyl
Yes , IF your short trippin it. Not the case with my old one. They use it when they need to pull a trailer or haul something. Which hasn't been that often lately. So the engine runs full cycle when used.
Also, moisture contamination will usually show under the oil cap when your short trippin too much.
Changes have around 3000 miles on that truck. It's at 357, 368 currently.
Last edited by Jbrew; Jul 21, 2021 at 12:57 PM.
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Good Morning Bear!
Yes , IF your short trippin it. Not the case with my old one. They use it when they need to pull a trailer or haul something. Which hasn't been that often lately. So the engine runs full cycle when used.
Also, moisture contamination will usually show under the oil cap when your short trippin too much.
Changes have around 3000 miles on that truck. It's at 357, 368 currently.
Yes , IF your short trippin it. Not the case with my old one. They use it when they need to pull a trailer or haul something. Which hasn't been that often lately. So the engine runs full cycle when used.
Also, moisture contamination will usually show under the oil cap when your short trippin too much.
Changes have around 3000 miles on that truck. It's at 357, 368 currently.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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Mechanically, it's doing alright, I can see it going maybe another 50,000. But it's rusting out quickly, that stuff has a hold of it now. It's beginning to show above wheel arch flares now. Well one in the front and both sides on the bed.