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Old May 7, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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I was looking at that. Looks like a fun time to remove everything. I appreciate the help that is offered up on this site. Best informational resource I've found yet.
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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You can remove the passenger side valve cover with removing anything else. You just have to turn the valve cover until you find the correct path lol.
 
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Old May 7, 2017 | 11:19 PM
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Most people get that pesky rear passenger bolt from the top, but if you crawl underneath and look up, here is a way to reach up with your arm and get it. IMO, it is MUCH easier that way.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 07:17 AM
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I use a deep socket and a U-joint with about 18" of extensions on a cordless drill to zap that back one out. The two by the heater core are easy either with a 13mm flex socket or through the wheel well. If you have an Excursion, it's flex socket only - no accessibility through the wheel well.

I remember the first couple of time pulling the passenger VC, I practically stripped the engine bay to get that bugger out. Now I just grab the oil filler neck and play with the puzzle for a few seconds.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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This isn't on topic but everyone says to use Rotella T oil in this truck. I plan to use a Motorcraft filter along with the John Deere oil we use in our machinery. It's cheaper because I buy it in drums and it would be much more convenient. Deere's specs are pretty high so does anyone think there is an issue with this?
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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This isn't on topic but everyone says to use Rotella T oil in this truck. I plan to use a Motorcraft filter along with the John Deere oil we use in our machinery. It's cheaper because I buy it in drums and it would be much more convenient. Deere's specs are pretty high so does anyone think there is an issue with this?
If it's got CJ-4 rating go for it, if it's not I wouldn't and that Rotella T6 is no longer CJ-4.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 06:29 PM
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If it's CJ-4 oil you're good to go. If it's CK-4 then make sure it's on Ford's approved list.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 07:04 PM
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It is indeed CJ-4. What's the trick to removing the pesky plastic cap off the fuel filter. Mine is smooth with a 1" bolt head type fixture. I tried it with the engine both warm and when it was cool. No luck or I would have stripped that fitting right off.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 11:12 PM
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You just have to get something to unscrew it. There are a bunch of different styles of fuel filter lid.
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 12:03 AM
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You'll be better off than the rest of us using that JD oil. I'm jealous. Just use a 1" socket on the fuel filter.
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 12:45 PM
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if the top wrench portion strips out you can try a strap wrench


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Old May 10, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Alright. Is there a way to reset the average mileage on the overhead display in this truck? It seems to be stuck at 15.5 and that's not what the odometer is telling me.
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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Alright. Is there a way to reset the average mileage on the overhead display in this truck? It seems to be stuck at 15.5 and that's not what the odometer is telling me.
Hold both buttons down together IIRC?
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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You remember correctly. I should have thought of that. Thanks.
 
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Old May 13, 2017 | 08:22 AM
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How fast would the oil level rise if fuel was getting into the oil?
 
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