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    Bubbles in the paint on my 05 Crown Victoria

    Noticed recently some bubbles in the paint on the hood,top trunk. Its out of warrenty. Took it to the dealer today to ask them about it and they said unless the bubbles bust leave it alone. If it does bust I will have to repaint the effected areas at a tune of 1500 bucks. Is this a normal...
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    Knock sensor in the Crown Vic 4.6

    Didn't the 03 and higher get the knock sensor?Getting conflicting answers.Believe the Mustangs got it 2.
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    100k Users of 5W20 Please Check In

    PLEASE no debate or anything.Don't want this topic locked out. I have only 32k on my O5 Crown Vic using Motorcraft 5w20 but really looking for cars with over 100k. Must be some people out there. Thanks in advance.
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    Which gasolines have the best additives?

    I usally use Exxon-Mobill but woudering if Chevron is better to avoid deposits.Exxon-Mobill wasn't on the list for top-tier gas so was woudering what other people use here.I like to use the same brand all the time but when i drive up north i can't get Chevron gasoline anywhere.
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    Oil change question on 05 Crown Vic 4.6

    Driving from Miami to Buffalo next week with some other running around.I figure i'll put on 5k in 3 weeks.I run 5w20 Motorcraft.I just changed it today.Do you think it will be ok till i get back or should i change it up there before i leave.I have 26k on it.Usally change it every 3 to 4k.Uses...
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    Motorcraft Oil Filters blowing up

    On another forum www.crownvic.net. somebody had their oil changed at the Ford dealer and his filter blew up only blocks away.The dealer said it has happened several times already lately. Did anybody here ever hear of that?So far i plan to keep using Motorcraft filters on my 4.6 Vic.Has me a...
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    Motorcraft Blend >Castrol Blend>5w20.

    If you use Motorcraft Blend 5w20 80% of the time and Castrol Blend 20% of time would that cause any ill effects?Would the different ingredents be harmfull?Im not not mixing them together.I'm talking about seperate changes. Or would you say that is the same as gas as most of us switch gasolone...
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    4.6 FORD PEOPLE WHAT OIL DO YOU USE?

    Was woudering if you use synthic>synthic blend or just plain dino.Ford recomends 5w20 Motorcraft blend in the 4.6 with 5k oci but woudering what the bulk of people here use in their car and how long is your oci.
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    IS FORD THE ONLY ONE USING SYNTHIC BLEND?

    I notice most dealers of american made cars and toyota are still using dino juice.I think the synthic blend they use in my Marquis and my dads Crown Vic work great.The 5w20 Motorcraft works fine for 5k OCI even in Miami heat and traffic. Can't figure.I would think more dealers would go to the...
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    5W20 IN A 03 4.6 CROWN VIC IN MIAMI

    A close friend of mine bought a 03 Vic and Ford told him to use only 5w20 semisyntheic.He always does what the dealear says.OCI will be around 5k. Now this car sits in traffic alot and a/c is always on.I told him to maybe use 5w30. But do you think the 5w20 is safe?I know its a cafe thing only...
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    5W20 FOR POLICE 4.6 CROWN VIC >FOR 05>06

    According to the Police Advisory Board Metting on July 26 of this year one of the many things said was use 5w20 oil.Sounds way 2 light for police work>Especially in the deep south like here in Miami>Texas>etc>where they idle all day every day of the year with the a/c always on. Even when most...
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    Is all Motorcraft oil a syntheic blend?

    Just woudering cause i'm getting conflicting answers even from the Ford dealer. Thanks in advance.
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    ENGINE FLUSHES

    Did several engine flushes on my 99 Crown Vick.It was done before i knew this site existed.The flushes were all done by the ford dealer.The car has 102k.I won't do that anymore after what people said about it.Was woudering does the dealer have a safe way of doing it or not?I'm worried about the...
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    ENGINE FLUSHES

    Did several engine flushes on my 99 Crown Vick.It was done before i knew this site existed.The flushes were all done by the ford dealer.The car has 102k.I won't do that anymore after what people said about it.Was woudering does the dealer have a safe way of doing it or not?I'm worried about the...
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