Pre-luber below Zero!
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Pre-luber below Zero!
Well, we finally got some typical Chicago winter temperatures. It was -3 on my read-out this morning. I'm pleased to see that the Accusump Pre-Lube System I put in last Spring works well in this cold. It does maintain pressure for the 15 second delay programmed into my remote start (Ford Gold set to "Diesel"). I noticed that the pressure is a little slower to come up. At normal temps, it jumps up when you turn the key on. Probably a combination of the oil thickening and the solenoid being a bit slower. FYI I'm currently using Motorcraft 5W20.
Anyway, I think it's doing the job, and I wanted to take the opportunity to pat myself on the back (nobody else will!).
Anyway, I think it's doing the job, and I wanted to take the opportunity to pat myself on the back (nobody else will!).
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The preluber is a great idea. Quite a lot of details on it in the second half of this post: http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/sho...hreadid=185356
It might be the perfect cold start solution (for my climate in Detroit where it rarely drops below zero F), better than a plug in heater because it works even without electricity.
It might be the perfect cold start solution (for my climate in Detroit where it rarely drops below zero F), better than a plug in heater because it works even without electricity.
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Yes, it pressurizes the system. It begins at whatever pressure the oil was at when the engine was shut down. It maintains sufficient pressure to keep the "gauge" up for at least 15 seconds, but not much more. I have the 1 qt. size; might go bigger if I were to do it again. I think it is important to use a good filter with a silicone anti-drain back valve (like Motorcraft).
I have posted more details previously.
Keep warm!
Brian
I have posted more details previously.
Keep warm!
Brian
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i'm sure the pre-luber is good for your motor. cold start-up is where all of the wear occurs. however, i've been getting 250,000 miles on motors here in Minnesota using plain old oil. it's hard to imagine that the cost of the pre-luber is going to be recovered. Not flaming you. Just questioning the return on investment.
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You may be right. I, too, have regularly gotten 250,000 miles or more. But I have gone to 5K intervals using Motorcraft synthetic blend instead of Mobil 1 at 3500. I also had some concern about the long chain drives and cams up top on the Modular engines. And this truck is not garaged at all. So it seemed like a good way to go and it wasn't very expensive. Time will tell!
