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    Is it Foam, or Sludge?

    I have a 2001 F150 5.4l that I had filled with PZ Platinum 10W30 about 4k miles ago. I now have 107k miles on the rig. I had added some fo the STP oil treatment at this change too. Today I did my usual check to see if I needed to top off the oil. I opened the fill port and there was a brownish...
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    Most Efficient Flushing Sequence

    I feel a need to flush my Ford 5.4l of the water wetter/cheap autozone yellow coolant. I've bought the Prestone flush kit along with two jugs of the cleaner. But the cleaner requires a full rinse of the coolant, then a run with just water. My questions, is there a way to flush/clean using the...
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    Tiny Oil Bubbles in Coolant, 01 F150

    Ya'll don't care for Water Wetter? I started using that a long time ago with little research. If not, what would a better alternative be for better cooling performance. I ask because I have that big radiator and do tow a 3500lb bass boat.
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    Tiny Oil Bubbles in Coolant, 01 F150

    I think you may be right Jim, about the rad itself. Probably more likely it's coming from the radiator itself and may be a sign for me to do another flush. I have the additional cooling package for towing so there's a lot of cooling. The last flush I even went so far as to drain the block too -...
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    Tiny Oil Bubbles in Coolant, 01 F150

    I've been peeking into my overflow reservoir and see from time to time some tiny, little brown bubbles. They certainly look like what could be motor oil. The truck is an 01, got 103k on in adn it's the 5.4l. I've flushed the radiator probably twice in the time I've owned this rig, each time...
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    Concoction for Cleaning Ford 5.4l w/ 104k

    Checking the PCV, is it as simple as just assuring that there is vacuum at the end of the valve - take it out while running, and put my finger over the tip? I did notice the other day that the boot on top of the PCV was not tight, and just pulled off of the valve itself - so I put a black...
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    Concoction for Cleaning Ford 5.4l w/ 104k

    I don't have good records of my usage, unfortunately, but I think it was about 3qts at 5000 miles on a 0W-30 Amsoil Syn. Again, I think that was the absolute wrong oil to use for my application.
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    Concoction for Cleaning Ford 5.4l w/ 104k

    I am planning an OC on my 2001 F-150, 5.4l with 104,000miles. I have only recently, based on info from BITOG, become aware of the differences in performance and usage of varied oils in this vehicle. Notoriously I do believe this engine can burn oil, but my own experience is that this may be due...
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    Recommendation for 01 F150 4x4 5.4l w/ 99k

    The Brad Penn was the green oil. I'm curious with waht might nto be beneficial to my engine? It was around $4/qt, so not cheap.
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    Recommendation for 01 F150 4x4 5.4l w/ 99k

    New member, thanks in advance for your input. Planning my next oil change. Some time ago I had stopped using the mfr recommended 5W-20 oil based on high usage between changes. I have ahd good results with Amsoil Synthetic 0W-30, but the same issue with usage as I believe I had made a poor...
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