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Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog If the Spectra really is from Canada, then that would be a great choice Got the radiator, can confirm it's made in Canada. Thank you All for the information, think I'm just going to go with Motorcraft Gold as spec'd in manual. With the 15% reduction...

Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog The Peak Global Lifetime is actually fairly similar to G05 and often available at a good price. The PGL is the closest thing to a truly universal coolant, and the 10x might be even better in that regard. The only widely-available coolant labeled as universal...

Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog Motorcraft Yellow/Gold, Zerex G05, or Peak Global Lifetime Bunch or recommendations for these...what it is about this Peak Global Lifetime, or this new 10x that maybe replaces it?, that would make it better than the Motorcraft? (if Zerex G05 is same as the...

So I have to replace the radiator in my 2003 Ford Ranger 4.0L V-6 - it made it 235k before starting to leak, pretty good run. According to the Motorcraft coolant chart (Google it), I should be using: Y = Yellow-colored engine coolant approved to Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (Motorcraft®...

Ford used a Mercon ATF for these and now specs some kind of Ford XL-12 Transfer Case Fluid (whatever that is). I'm trying to get my winter prep done around here in lovely Chicago area, and realized I haven't changed the transfer case fluid in like 100k. Anyone know if this been hashed out here...

Originally Posted By: BigD1 At least they did update the PDS to SN, but it's still wrong on the main web page because that's still SL. https://www.exxonmobil.com/passenger-vehicle-lube/Mobil-1-High-Mileage-Oils/pds-us You'd think they'd put the MRV on there, but, No, they don't. It's weird...

I've looked online, cannot find it. I want to determine which has better cold flow properties, Mobil-1 0W-40 or Mobil-1 5W-30 High Mileage...I can find the 40W but not the 30W MRV. Yes, I have put the question into Mobil, just haven't heard back from them yet.

You might consider replacing the screw-in chain tensioners with Ford OEM replacements...you're in the year range I believe where they were still having problems. My '03 Ranger was good up to about 200k, then it started rattling like crazy. Might think about doing them before they get bad.

Originally Posted By: edyvw Originally Posted By: chucky2 Sorry, have not really stayed up on the oil scene like I did in the past. What is the significance of ash level? For diesels? Diesel particulate filter pollution. More ash more regeneration and shorter lifespan of DPF. Both diesel and DI...

Originally Posted By: Al Oil thickened up. You have a lot of oil carryover. Make sure you are draining it hot and have it level. You should only have say 15% you have 1/3. Thanks for posting. Negative. I make sure the truck is level, and leaning slightly to the one side the drain plug is on...

I'll have another to post in a week or two from the fill I'll change out this week. It's been run longer, but not drastically so. Will be interesting to see how bad the wear is. I wonder if Blackstone can add a field for Plastic?

Sorry, have not really stayed up on the oil scene like I did in the past. What is the significance of ash level?

I can't edit the OP, so I'll just re-post below...keep in mind the rattle started around Feb or March of this last AutoZone run...: Code: Comments: CHARLES: It's funny how much oil carries over from oil change to oil change. Check out sodium - that was an additive in the AutoZone you used...

Forgot I had this sitting around, figured I'd share. The run of oil before this was a 2700 mi run of AutoZone 5W-30 after the 2nd Auto-RX Rinse (2500 runs). This run below was in service 5.5 months and I have a nice Ford 4.0L SOHC timing chain rattle, so I'm sure some of the wear of it is...

I have a VOA of Mobil-1 X1 0W-30 ESP here. Amazon is your friend, it is way cheaper shipped to my door then buying it at PepBoys (only place locally to me that it's available that I know of). Chuck