Brandmaner

Lookings for tips/suggestions to keep these motors and transmissions running as long as possible. I'm sure everyone would be happy to have this information as well which is why this is an open thread for everyone to chime in and give those of us that doesn't know as much more knowledge . Thank you to everyone who contributes and everyone who learns from this.. I will be with you on this journey to learn as well!

mbb

Change oil, tranny fluid, coolant regularly

Drive it like 80 yr old man, not 16 yr old dumbass

dont tow

Brandmaner

Should have been more clear using it like a truck lol. I don't tow often myself and when I do it's not even a tow it's a bed full of furniture lol. Also thanks for your input let's keep it going!! 😬

white89gt

To go along with MBB, I would suggest you use 5W-20 oil and a good filter (not FRAM).

Brandmaner

I just had an oil change myself I got the motorcraft synthetic blend oil and it was 5-20W and a motorcraft filter

guyina4x4

here in Illinois you need to be a good body man and welder to fix all the rusty frames.

I've seen many where the bodies and frames are toast while the engine and trans still run strong.

Hammer Mechanic

My grandfather-in-law used to shut his engine off going down long hills. lol. I tried to tell him that engine wear still occurred but he wasn't having it.

jprevat

iTrader: (1)

Do not flush your trans. Drop the pan and replace fluid and filter that way. Keep a good Motorcraft pcv valve to reduce oil consumption.

If your add a significant amount of tire add the appropriate amount of gear. Your trans will thank you.

F150ken

I've got 230k original owner miles on my 2000 4.6 auto. I've done nothing but oil changes every 5k, air filters every 30k, pcv every 60k, trans flush every 60k and my truck has not had a single engine/trans repair and drives like the day I bought it.