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Hey guys, I just inherited a 96 F150 XLT with the 5.8 motor. Was looking up parts for it and need to know how to find the engine code. I think its supposwd to be an H or I but dont know how to tell which it is. The truck only has 64000 miles on it. Anything in particular I need to be checking and doing to it? Thanks for any help.
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Nice truck, congrats and welcome.
I always change every fluid when I get a vehicle.
Also, make sure that you are full of blinker fluid, make sure that the muffler belt is tight, and see what condition the 10" dikfore is in.
Mike
I always change every fluid when I get a vehicle.
Also, make sure that you are full of blinker fluid, make sure that the muffler belt is tight, and see what condition the 10" dikfore is in.
Mike
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Originally Posted by mikeyswood
Also, make sure that you are full of blinker fluid, make sure that the muffler belt is tight, and see what condition the 10" dikfore is in.
Mike
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Hey!! Blinker fluid is mine!! I made that up! Heh, flattered that you like it so much as to steal it though 
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Congrats on the low mileage truck. Post some pics sometime....would like to see it. Good luck.
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Those kinds of miles I would give it the full work up. Change all fluids, trans, transfer case (if it is 4x4) and gear lube in axle(s). Tune up would also be a good idea, otherwise should be good to go.
Congrats on getting a nice truck, I am sure it will serve you well.
Congrats on getting a nice truck, I am sure it will serve you well.
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Originally Posted by Skandocious
Hey!! Blinker fluid is mine!! I made that up! Heh, flattered that you like it so much as to steal it though
"Blinker Fluid" has been a joke long before Al Gore even invented the Internet.
To the OP, don't forget to inspect the muffler bearings for play.
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Perhaps inspect the turbo-encabulator made of pure crapalloy.
Got a good giggle on this one guys.
Seriously though, as all the rest said, ALL the fluids and filters, cap, rotor, wires, plugs. Ditto on the low-mileage find.
Got a good giggle on this one guys.
Seriously though, as all the rest said, ALL the fluids and filters, cap, rotor, wires, plugs. Ditto on the low-mileage find.
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