Need help with tune up
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Need help with tune up
Just got my "new" 2000 F250 XLT Supercab 4X4 V10 the other day; It has 89k on it. It was originally a fleet vehicle (I'm guessing for some big shot due to it being fully loaded with a bunch of add-ons). After reading a bunch of the posts on this great site, I have decided to do a tune up (trying to keep them plugs in place 
). I have decided to go with all Baldwin filters and Castrol 5w-30 dino. Just a few questions that I need some help with:
1. Do I need to do a tune up; the truck runs great? I was just going to do it to set my own baseline.
2. What are the best plugs & wires for the V10?
3. Does anybody have any opinions about Castrol oil, specifically their oil that is "formulated for 4X4 trucks" and their synthetics?
3. Besides plugs, wires, filters, and fluids, is there anything else I should do at this mileage.
Any knowledgeable advice would be most appreciated (as I am no mechanic). Sorry about so many questions on one post; I'm new to this too.
). I have decided to go with all Baldwin filters and Castrol 5w-30 dino. Just a few questions that I need some help with:1. Do I need to do a tune up; the truck runs great? I was just going to do it to set my own baseline.
2. What are the best plugs & wires for the V10?
3. Does anybody have any opinions about Castrol oil, specifically their oil that is "formulated for 4X4 trucks" and their synthetics?
3. Besides plugs, wires, filters, and fluids, is there anything else I should do at this mileage.
Any knowledgeable advice would be most appreciated (as I am no mechanic). Sorry about so many questions on one post; I'm new to this too.
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Need help with tune up
1) I don't see any harm in ANY maintance that replaces filters or fluids.
2) There are no wires to replace. These motors have a coil that is mounted to the upper section of the plug boot. You would need to replace 10 of these and there is really no sense to do this unless you have a problem.
3) I use Mobil 1 and don't have much knowledge on this often discussed topic.
4) You can replace the fuel filter. SUGGESTION: Purchase the special tool to remove the filter, it will same you a headache.
5) Plugs can be done. Most report minor trouble getting to the rear set and CAUTION when pulling the coil-plug boot off. They may tear and cause an unwanted trip to the dealer. Make sure you torque the plugs to the factory specs.
2) There are no wires to replace. These motors have a coil that is mounted to the upper section of the plug boot. You would need to replace 10 of these and there is really no sense to do this unless you have a problem.
3) I use Mobil 1 and don't have much knowledge on this often discussed topic.
4) You can replace the fuel filter. SUGGESTION: Purchase the special tool to remove the filter, it will same you a headache.
5) Plugs can be done. Most report minor trouble getting to the rear set and CAUTION when pulling the coil-plug boot off. They may tear and cause an unwanted trip to the dealer. Make sure you torque the plugs to the factory specs.
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Need help with tune up
The following is the recommended maintenance for your 2000 Ford F-250 4x4 Super Duty:
9 0 0 0 0 miles
Change engine oil and filter
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate tires for optimal tire life
Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace fuel filter
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, suspension and drive shaft
Change automatic transmission fluid
9 5 0 0 0 miles
Change engine oil and filter
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate tires for optimal tire life
www.qualitycareservice.com
9 0 0 0 0 miles
Change engine oil and filter
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate tires for optimal tire life
Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace fuel filter
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, suspension and drive shaft
Change automatic transmission fluid
9 5 0 0 0 miles
Change engine oil and filter
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate tires for optimal tire life
www.qualitycareservice.com
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From: Too close to Houston
Need help with tune up
I installed Autolite APP103's in mine last weekend. At 35k miles, they were not worn in the least, but I wanted to see if I had trouble (valves, rings, etc.) before the warranty was up.
The APP103 are on the list at O'Rielly's as suitable replacements and I like the 5-year warranty, coated shell and $4 price over some other platinum plugs.
http://www.autolite.com/products/index.html
Replacing the plugs took a little over 2 hours start to finish including the time it took to regap and never-seez the new plugs.
The APP103 are on the list at O'Rielly's as suitable replacements and I like the 5-year warranty, coated shell and $4 price over some other platinum plugs.
http://www.autolite.com/products/index.html
Replacing the plugs took a little over 2 hours start to finish including the time it took to regap and never-seez the new plugs.
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Hey BRCowan,
Welcome to FTE!!!
Click my web page link at the bottom of this post. Then click on "New Spark Plugs" to see a description of what it took me to change my plugs. It may answer some of your questions.
Added on edit: Make sure that you use compressed air to blow the dirt and debris out of the spark plug holes before removing the plugs. You will be surprised by the amount of dirt that is down there.
Best regards,
Jeff
Welcome to FTE!!!
Click my web page link at the bottom of this post. Then click on "New Spark Plugs" to see a description of what it took me to change my plugs. It may answer some of your questions.
Added on edit: Make sure that you use compressed air to blow the dirt and debris out of the spark plug holes before removing the plugs. You will be surprised by the amount of dirt that is down there.
Best regards,
Jeff
Last edited by JKBridges; Aug 26, 2003 at 06:11 AM.
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Need help with tune up
Now this is probably going to sound really dumb, but again, I ain't no mechanic. The washer like things that come with the spark plugs; what are they and do I need to use them?
Cargo Master
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From: Too close to Houston
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The back right plug (#5) is a bear to get to. From the bottom up, I used a 5/8" spark plug socket, a 3" extension, a u-joint, a 6" extension, and the ratchet. For the rest of them I used the 6" or 10" extension by itself. Use electrical tape to hold everything together below the ratchet. You need a 7mm socket and a 6" or so extension to take the bolts out of the coils. Tape this also. 7mm sockets aren't easy to fish out of the valley. Definately use compressed air to blow the dust and dirt off of everything before you start and out of the sparkplug holes before you pull the plug or crap will be falling into your cylinders.
Oh yeah, I had "help" from my 16 year old son. He's learning, and I'm glad to see the way he is coming along, but it doesn't speed up the process.
My spark plugs (old and new) had taper seats and do not use a washer. If your's came with washers they may not be the right plug.
Oh yeah, I had "help" from my 16 year old son. He's learning, and I'm glad to see the way he is coming along, but it doesn't speed up the process.
My spark plugs (old and new) had taper seats and do not use a washer. If your's came with washers they may not be the right plug.
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Need help with tune up
2 Hours!! wow thats like a pit crew!! it took me 4 hours and a trip to stealership for a new coil pak,cause I ripped a boot when removing the coil pak $80!!
The rear pas side was a bear!!! that was the worst part!!!
I used ford plugs.I did mine at 100k miles and plugs looked GREAT!!
twinbulls
The rear pas side was a bear!!! that was the worst part!!!
I used ford plugs.I did mine at 100k miles and plugs looked GREAT!!
twinbulls