What Oil & Filter?
#46
Ok I remembered that I had the lean codes a few months ago where I had to clean the MAS Airflow sensor. Afterward I eliminated the service engine light by disconnecting the battery, so I never erased those codes. So I'm going to ignore them for now. I am trying to change the spark plugs and the two I tried the bolt for the ignition coils busted, so now I will have to drill and tap those. I soaked the others with WD 40 penetrating oil. Hopefully they will go easier tomorrow. Any advice on removing them so I don't bust anymore?
#47
PB blaster IMO is better than WD40 for penetrating. Some recommend Kroil though. Take your time, use anti-seize on the plugs and cop bolts. Also plenty of die-electric grease on the cop where it connects to the plug. For those small bolts use a 1/4" sized ratchet if you aren't already. For the plugs just go slow trying to preserve the threads.
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This seems to be the best I've found.
Ford V10 Engines
Anyone order from them or know a better place?
Ford V10 Engines
Anyone order from them or know a better place?
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What Oil & Filter
FWIW, have had excellent luck with Amsoil 0W-30 Signature Series oil & Amsoil filter in all my current vehicles 2000 6.8L Excursion, 2004 3.9 TBird, 2010 3.5 SHO.
No consumption between changes on SHO @ 40,000 miles or Tbird with 5000 miles on annual change. (Yes, TBird is rather a toy)
Excursion will be down about half a quart at 1200 miles or so and I was also advised by Ford master mechanic that this was "normal". My counter to him that my wife's two prior Crown Vics modular V-8's used no oil between changes with engines logging 120,000+ miles.
Just traded my daughter's 2003 V-6 Explorer @ 174496 miles - absolutely zero consumption on annual - or 15000 - change. Converted it from Motorcraft 5W-30 dino @ 65,000 miles years ago.
Do not particularly use Amsoil for Eco reasons - just like the idea of once a year change and disposal for 4 vehicles rather than every 3/4 months for each. Also perhaps 5% better fuel mileage than dino - and dino starts shearing by 1000 miles and 5W-20 dino is no longer 5W-20 after 3000 miles. Although not a petroleum engineer, do have an engineering background.
Not a dealer, not trying to sell Amsoil. Just passing along what works for me.
No consumption between changes on SHO @ 40,000 miles or Tbird with 5000 miles on annual change. (Yes, TBird is rather a toy)
Excursion will be down about half a quart at 1200 miles or so and I was also advised by Ford master mechanic that this was "normal". My counter to him that my wife's two prior Crown Vics modular V-8's used no oil between changes with engines logging 120,000+ miles.
Just traded my daughter's 2003 V-6 Explorer @ 174496 miles - absolutely zero consumption on annual - or 15000 - change. Converted it from Motorcraft 5W-30 dino @ 65,000 miles years ago.
Do not particularly use Amsoil for Eco reasons - just like the idea of once a year change and disposal for 4 vehicles rather than every 3/4 months for each. Also perhaps 5% better fuel mileage than dino - and dino starts shearing by 1000 miles and 5W-20 dino is no longer 5W-20 after 3000 miles. Although not a petroleum engineer, do have an engineering background.
Not a dealer, not trying to sell Amsoil. Just passing along what works for me.
#58
Do you guys have any thoughts on this oil filter? It seems that I have a remote filter mount with one of these:
Lifetime Oil Filters | PurePower! Inc. Lifetime Filters and High Performance Lubricants
Lifetime Oil Filters | PurePower! Inc. Lifetime Filters and High Performance Lubricants
#59
The pureplus is the gas to liquid technology that was previously only used in the Pennzoil Ultra line. Appears to be top notch stuff.
#60
Do you guys have any thoughts on this oil filter? It seems that I have a remote filter mount with one of these:
Lifetime Oil Filters | PurePower! Inc. Lifetime Filters and High Performance Lubricants
Lifetime Oil Filters | PurePower! Inc. Lifetime Filters and High Performance Lubricants
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