Winter is here!
2003 FX4 Supercrew
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Nonsense, you need to use GOOD stuff. Not Lucas and not F. Use 100% Synthetic trans fluid that will keep things cool when need be and stuff that won't thicken up in cold weather, sub zero.
The stuff that I've seen work wonders is that Amsoil crap. Well, guess I shouldn't call it crap, but works "wonders" , - Hey, if I hadn't seen for myself.... Hell we would even used their grease out in the field, since the stuff was the ONLY lub that wouldn't lock everything up w/below freezing temps. Stuff's not cheap, but you seriously do get what you pay for.
Thro it in the transfer case as well, just takes a few quarts. I swear most of time servicing transfer cases, it looked like they were full of swamp water lol. I admit T-cases do get ignored quit a bit.
I wouldn't use that stuff in the crankcase tho, - unless you have a good understanding what may happen, if your not careful.
The stuff that I've seen work wonders is that Amsoil crap. Well, guess I shouldn't call it crap, but works "wonders" , - Hey, if I hadn't seen for myself.... Hell we would even used their grease out in the field, since the stuff was the ONLY lub that wouldn't lock everything up w/below freezing temps. Stuff's not cheap, but you seriously do get what you pay for.
Thro it in the transfer case as well, just takes a few quarts. I swear most of time servicing transfer cases, it looked like they were full of swamp water lol. I admit T-cases do get ignored quit a bit.
I wouldn't use that stuff in the crankcase tho, - unless you have a good understanding what may happen, if your not careful.
2 weeks ago, I did fluid and filter on my trans and found a plug, indicating that it was never changed. I've never done transfer case fluids or differentials but I'll do all this in the spring. All full synthetic. After finding the plug in the trans, I'm sure all of the drivetrain hasn't seen any maintenance either. Damn, it had maintenance records all over the carfax. I never thought to look at the transmission, apparently they didn't either! Still, its a clean, great performing rust free truck without a ding on it!
Last edited by 2002FX4; Dec 8, 2013 at 10:25 PM.
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I currently have 33" mud countrys on my truck, should they be able to do decent in the snow and ice or should i switch to smaller tires? only thing i noticed is that because the tires are so big on stock axle gears that i get higher rpms therefore spinning more, what do you guys think? im going to pick up a parts truck with brand new 30s~ i believe all terrain should i run those? also is there any other prep i should do for winter? First time winter driver here! up in maine!
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
I could try synthetic fluid. The one thing I haven't mentioned, is that this pump is always whining, even after running for an hour 90* heat. It is a faint constant whine. You still think this pump is salvageable?
2 weeks ago, I did fluid and filter on my trans and found a plug, indicating that it was never changed. I've never done transfer case fluids or differentials but I'll do all this in the spring. All full synthetic. After finding the plug in the trans, I'm sure all of the drivetrain hasn't seen any maintenance either. Damn, it had maintenance records all over the carfax. I never thought to look at the transmission, apparently they didn't either! Still, its a clean, great performing rust free truck without a ding on it!
2 weeks ago, I did fluid and filter on my trans and found a plug, indicating that it was never changed. I've never done transfer case fluids or differentials but I'll do all this in the spring. All full synthetic. After finding the plug in the trans, I'm sure all of the drivetrain hasn't seen any maintenance either. Damn, it had maintenance records all over the carfax. I never thought to look at the transmission, apparently they didn't either! Still, its a clean, great performing rust free truck without a ding on it!
If it smells and looks bad, of course change it out. But it can look good even when bad.
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Good PS pumps in these trucks. It may recover using the good stuff and if you flush all the crap out it well. Get it nice and warm first.
You can find pumps on fleabay, - new take offs once in awhile.
2003 FX4 Supercrew
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Thanks for the tip on hot trans stick. I've had high temps on the stick in other cars but not the trucks.
According to my torque app, the fluid temps were on the low end. I don't really push this truck though.
As far as ebay ps pumps, what do you mean by take offs? Are they used?
Like I've said earlier, every mod motored Ford I've had has screamed at startup in sub zero temps.
According to my torque app, the fluid temps were on the low end. I don't really push this truck though.
As far as ebay ps pumps, what do you mean by take offs? Are they used?
Like I've said earlier, every mod motored Ford I've had has screamed at startup in sub zero temps.
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From: Canada
-22'F here today...almost getting cold enough to freeze the ***** off a brass monkey (which is a Navy term) in the sailing vessel days the cannon ***** sat on a brass holder called a "brass monkey" and when it got real cold, the brass contracted making the ***** fall off it...some useless information for you all...