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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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i had some previos post , and every one was great.now my question is that if oil is 2 quarts low that would make truck run crappy then, right. it is 7.3 fps thank you guys are great
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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I don't think you would notice if it was just 2 quarts low. I've heard they won'y start if they are about 9 quarts low.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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hmm,its at add line on dipstick.when truck running ,and acts up,cel coms on and battery light comes on replaced cps and uvc harness is brand new ,was thinking that oil is making truck run crappy
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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You could try it, oil is cheap but i don't think that is your problem. My truck allways reads 1 quart low. Even after an oil change.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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you have any suggestions to try
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Have you changed the oil lately. That could be the problem.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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yes i did
i used deisel oil and who had truck before me used different oil seemed thinner,and started truck up just now and ran fine for 5 mins then crappy then fine
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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was it 15w40?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Did you use the FL-1995 filter from motorcraft?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Have you pulled the codes? If your check engine light and battery light are coming on when it starts acting up I don't think it is from the oil.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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i used that 15w40 and proper oil filter to got that from napa
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Check the charging system if batt lite is coming on voltage may be low enough that idm can't fire injectors correctly causing roughness & cel.Make sure to check voltage & amperage,at idle and 1000-1200rpm.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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was wondering when tranny line blew if fliud ruined alt,or battery is going south
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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Disconnect battery one at a time(so they aren't connected )then check volts of each individually if one is shorted inside could be pulling enough on charging system.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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my friend who was doing things for me cause i was hospitalized just told me that breaker bar touched pos on battery and pully (idler) and some sparks and little smoke
 
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