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Originally Posted By: Vincent_Vega bamorris2- I have the same truck as you. I am currently awaiting a shipment of ATF from Amsoil that I purchased from Pablo. If its not to much trouble can you explain to me step by step how you performed this maintenance. This would be a great help to me and a...

Hmmm... All very interesting comments. No Magnafine filter... What is that? ATF was definately NOT hot. It was on the warm side. I let it sit for about 30 minutes before doing the service. It was constantly over-filled by about 1 quart. If I pumped out 4 qts, I would add 5... And the...

2005 F150 with 4R75W transmission. I disconnected both lines at the aux trans cooler, and placed both lines in milk jugs. When I started the engine, I was only expecting fluid to come out of the return line. But to my surprise, fluid came out of both lines, at about the same rate. Just...

I checked out the link that Cooper proivded, and it does in-fact say "synthetic blend". Johnny, maybe you should forward that link to your contact to see what he has to say about it.

Originally Posted By: enganear Ok, I've been around the block (a FEW times), but new to this forum and every forum has its unique but universally understood acronyms.... So what is PP anyway??? -enganear Pennzoil Platinum.

Originally Posted By: Steve S Originally Posted By: bamorris2 Originally Posted By: 02zx9r Sorry, but I think that graph is meaningless. My truck is spec'd for 5w20 in all weather. But according to that graph, I should be running straight 40 weight..??.. (yes, my temps are petty much +50*F...

Originally Posted By: 02zx9r Sorry, but I think that graph is meaningless. My truck is spec'd for 5w20 in all weather. But according to that graph, I should be running straight 40 weight..??.. (yes, my temps are petty much +50*F all year).

Here's a quote from one of my recent posts. Quote: 2005 F150 5.4 45,000 miles. Here are the oils I've tried: *Motorcraft 5w20 syn blend - Runs smooth, but has startup rattle, and a little noise when running. *Syntec 5w20 - Similiar to the MC, but overall noisier. *Amsoil ASM 0w20 - Even...

I don't know the answer to your question... But I too have noticed how quickly the oil turns dark. I would like to also know the answer as to whether or not they've changed their formulation.

I created an Excel spreadsheet that has 3 tabs on it... 1 tab is a maintenance log, tab 2 is fuel economy input, tab 3 is a graph of fuel economy. Email me if you'd like it. bamorris2 at gmail.com

2005 F150 5.4 45,000 miles. Here are the oils I've tried: *Motorcraft 5w20 syn blend - Runs smooth, but has startup rattle, and a little noise when running. *Syntec 5w20 - Similiar to the MC, but overall noisier. *Amsoil ASM 0w20 - Even noisier than the Syntec. But also provided the...

Originally Posted By: Johnny I need to learn to read between the lines. I thought someone had lost their mind. Yes, AN is in Group 5 class. I don't know how they measure saturates, but I know of one oil company that says their Group II+ is 98% saturates and their Group III is 99.8% saturates. I...

Originally Posted By: ChiTDI Does that engine require a "semi-synthetic" ? I ask only because an'03 V6 in my family did, and the warranty... I don't think so... Here's what the manual says. Quote: Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American...

Well, I ended up with the Pennzoil 5w20 dino. But it was an "impuse buy". I was in a local independant auto parts store just browsing, and to my surprise the Pennzoil dino oil was on sale for $0.99 per quart, with no rebates. So I got 7 quarts of it for just under $8 with tax. That's a few...

What differences are there between the two oils (other than one being dino and the other synthetic blend)? 2005 F150 5.4 3v motor. 5000 mile OCI. Average driving conditions, with occasional towing once every 2-3 months (100 miles of towing each time). Basically, would the fact that the MC is...

I've heard/read on other forums that all 5w20 motor oils are at a minimum semi-synthetic. I know that the Motorcraft is semi-syn. But in looking at the bottle of other 5w20's, they don't all necessarilly say "semi-synthetic". So I'm thinking that they're just conventional dino oil. After all, if...

I'm looking for someplace local that carries Schaeffer 5w20. Looking on their website, the closest is an hour away. Does anyone know if the big parts stores (Autozone, Pep Boys, etc) carry this stuff? I'm not big with buying online, I'd like to hold it in my hands befor buying :). I'm in the...

With the genius design of Ford's 3v 5.4 motor, you HAVE TO use nickel anti-seize on the spark plug shroud. Otherwise the plugs stick to the heads, and break off when you remove them.

Not too bad for a base engine. Especially considering the 1994 Ranger that I used to have only had 98 hp... It couldn't even get out of it's own way, let alone anyone else's way. That was one miserably under-powered vehicle.

Oh yeah, and don't forget to change your air filter, if you haven't already done so. I didn't see that mentioned...