Oil Level
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,497
Likes: 7
From: Central, Al
half a quart is nothing to worry about, Ford doesn't consider it excessive until it gets over 1qt/900miles
Make sure whatever oil you use is API CI-4 or CJ-4 rated and 15W40 dino or 5W40 synthetic, 10W30 is OK as long as high temps wont get above 70*F
Make sure whatever oil you use is API CI-4 or CJ-4 rated and 15W40 dino or 5W40 synthetic, 10W30 is OK as long as high temps wont get above 70*F
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,584
Likes: 0
From: Millbrook Alabama
KING, If you(or previous owner) have been always running dino in your truck for 120k, I don't know that I would switch to a synt. oil now. As your truck has broken in certain wear patterns have formed on different parts, and (as bad as it may sound) oil residue(sludge, for lack of a better word) has formed in nooks and crannies. By switching to a syn. lube you run the risk of loosening some of the stuff that has built up around seals, and orings, and possible causing a seepage(leak) issue. DELO 400 is a fine dino oil that comes in a couple of different weights for specific areas of the country. Shell Rotella is also a fine dino oil that will go toe to toe with the DELO, I suggest do some research by going to the respective web sites and learning whats what with the oils, Castrol, Quaker state, definetley not high on the list of desireable oils for your $10,000.00 engine.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
Likes: 2
From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Well, I'm switching. I wanted to the last change (the first oil change since I owned it), but I didn't see the syn at Wally World until after I put in the dino Rotella. I love how Mobil 1 treated my gasser. I put it in the engine, tranny, and rear-end. I'd be using the diesel Mobil 1 now if it wasn't $28/g. I'll probably put syn Mercon in the tranny shortly, too.
BTW, I got my 2002 F250 7.3L XLT CC SB with 60k on it in Jan -- been holding out and finally found the right deal!! Just starting the mods...
BTW, I got my 2002 F250 7.3L XLT CC SB with 60k on it in Jan -- been holding out and finally found the right deal!! Just starting the mods...
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,332
Likes: 4
From: Baltimore
Originally Posted by THE KING
Mileage? Gas Mileage. I noticed a gain but i think its because of the temps. I still drive only about 6 Miles a day and about 30 Miles on Wensdays
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 0
From: Capac MI
Yea i know its not good for it. I try to leave it running when i get home after school for a couple more minutes. Also, after school/ work. How do you guys warm up your engines? I just wait a couple minutes then slowly take off not letting it get over 1500 RPMs or spooling up the turbo. What do you consider i do?
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,405
Likes: 0
Mine used to burn a qt between oil changes, thought it was just normal. Then when my turbo went and i was switchin everything over i found where my qt leak was, it between the turbo and pedistal, the oring were bad there and...the pedistal is leaking oil since that dumb thing is unplugged. The bottom of my valley was dry, but when i pulled the turbo, the ped had a coating of oil around it and i just notice the pedistal is leaking oil from the actuator arm. Im getting rid of that BS setup and getting the non ped mount and gutting out my valve.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ctaylor57 f100
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
23
Sep 19, 2011 05:26 AM
hucka1a
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
12
Dec 28, 2008 01:23 AM
tkd
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
3
Nov 25, 2006 09:57 PM