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Originally Posted by gfh77665 Fix it before you drive it to save the $800, or pass on it and buy a road worthy 2000+ model which is a much more advanced vehicle. A broken down, damaged 23 year old truck simply is not worth much. "Free" can be insanely expensive once you factor in shipping...

https://www.statista.com/statistics/445231/market-share-of-us-motor-oils-in-fast-lubes-by-company/ Likely Pennzoil.

Originally Posted by demarpaint Originally Posted by Fattylocks Originally Posted by dadto2

Thank you for sharing. It looks good ðŸ‘.

The filter looked pretty good.

Originally Posted by dadto2 Originally Posted by dadto2 I have no experience with the Pentastar, but I can tell you that my Sierra (2WD) with the V6 has plenty of power. I get 24mpg highway, 20ish around town. I've been towing a 16' aluminum fishing boat (super lightweight) but will have an 18'...

Originally Posted by Lubener It was as low as 1.19 last week but it is now 1.49. Time to stick it to the people returning back to work. Supply and demand. Yet someone has to feel like a victim.

Originally Posted by Lubener Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog Originally Posted by The Critic Their "synthetic" fluid is probably a generic multi-vehicle fluid. Many of those are licensed Ford Mercon LV, so there is no problem Not true. "Recommended for", "suitable for" mentioned on the...

Drain and fill with Lubegard and Maxlife ATF. You may add another 3 or 4 years to your AT.

Originally Posted by bdcardinal If you don't give them your VIN they will probably want to see the original purchase receipt. With Motorcraft if we don't have the original receipt there is no warranty period since without that we don't get reimbursed. You paid for a 42 month warranty and it...

Originally Posted by IMSA_Racing_Fan Yes I have sinned by speaking corporate blasphemy. No you have failed to prepare yourself along with forming a opinion and posted a topic on here hoping to find confirmation bias.

Originally Posted by IMSA_Racing_Fan The logic: transmission last the warranty period. Transmission then dies, you get a huge repair estimate, you buy another vehicle. Example of rampant lack of research on this site.

Originally Posted by joekingcorvette I would do a the $275.00 transmission fluid exchange. I did it to my 2014 Ford F-150. It doesn't have a dipstick. I towed my heavy Lund Tyee GrandSport 150 miles each way yesterday and ran 80 mph all the way. The highest the tranny temp got to was 208. I...

It's a warning system for a reason. Meaning take immediate action or damage will be done. You took immediate action thus no immediate damage was done. If you want a 3rd opinion take it to another mechanic and you could service the transmission but I would not worry.

Originally Posted by PimTac The OP seems to start a lot of threads and then sits back for the responses. Instigator is a good word to describe him. Oddly I agree.

Originally Posted by WyrTwister Originally Posted by MrTruckDriver Originally Posted by AZjeff Are you running synthetic fluid? 190 is no big deal for synthetic. im running that mobil dexron vi synthetic blend. i think the short answer is no lol. Were it me , I think I would consider...

Originally Posted by ZeeOSix Originally Posted by RamFan Two torn pleats will not cause a dead engine. Are we saying the filter is what caused the condition of the engine? Or are we saying that this is what the filter looked like after being installed on a dead engine? I take it as the...

Originally Posted by 97tbird Thanks. Yeah - If it was an oil filter I think I should be more concerned.... I am just going to go with the MC filter - Amazon or dealer (amazingly, sometimes my Ford dealer has parts for better prices than any online store). The air filter is far more important...

Originally Posted by MrTruckDriver Originally Posted by AZjeff Are you running synthetic fluid? 190 is no big deal for synthetic. im running that mobil dexron vi synthetic blend. i think the short answer is no lol. No. 190F isn't hot for DEXRON VI is actually in the operation temperature...

Originally Posted by CKN Originally Posted by super20dan I agree the big 3 trucks ALL have major flaws. the tundra is the only choice now The Tundra- a brand new 12 year old vehicle.......... With a over a dozen recalls within the last 24 months.