New engine needed or not?

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Feb 13, 2009 | 01:29 PM

#16

osbornk

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Originally Posted by F150BOB1

I would do just like Chargersfan says. The flushing chemical will gum up the screen in the oil pump. Just change the oil every 1000 miles for 6 months and replace the oil filter too. Make sure the oil is hot, the engine is warmed up, when you drain the oil !! All the crap will be liquified and come out in the warm oil.

I agree. If you flush, the loosened sludge might stop up the oil pump screen and ruin the bearings. I had a friend who made this mistake in a van and he got to buy a used engine.

You might be shocked at how long it may last. This truck went 55,000 between changes once and it has a million miles more on it than your truck. Home

Feb 13, 2009 | 03:06 PM

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jay-rod427

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I say change the oil pretty regular and drive it till it blows up. Catastrophic failure is not too likely since it has made it this far. I would think your biggest concern is oil consumption at this point. If the piston rings were deprived of full oil at any time they might be prematurely worn.