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I’m curious how you think Ford would fix this if for some reason it is an issue? You walk into ford and tell them you got fuel dilution they’re gonna tell you it’s normal and send you on your way.
Andy I think this is directed at youBobbmx said it perfectly, it’s the low mileage and lack of long trips to evaporate any condensation or fuel in the oil. It’s like the peanut butter people get under the oil fill tube in the winter if they only take short trips. This is caused because condensation isn’t evaporated out from long run cycles and stays under that cap. I’d say andy’s Issue has to do with that. He had very low mileage for owning the truck a year. So yes your are most likely correct, there is really nothing ford can prescribe other than to wear it in more, just as they couldn’t do anything about the peanut butter in the fill tubes.
I think you are right Bob. I came to that conclusion myself. The issue is I don't have anywhere that I have to go on a regular basis. Not like when I was working and driving 30 miles to work (one way).Andy, I think a factor in your gasoline in the oil is due to the lack of driving you do. Just based on your mileage, it seems that you don't drive it a lot, and mostly on short trips. Thats an assumption. While the engine may reach a normal operating temperature, you're not driving it long enough to evaporate the fuel from the oil.
As a corollary, my commute is 2.5 miles one way, barely enough to warm up the engine. I find that in a week, my battery will die (happened 2-3 times already...same thing with my Explorer so I know its not the truck) because I don't drive enough to recharge the battery. I have to drive for a good distance 30-40 miles once a week or it dies. This also allows the engine to run hot enough, long enough, to burn off water and fuel collected in the oil.
Take another sample after a good hour or two of running and see what your analysis says.
Ha ha! LOL. I really don't like driving any more than I have to. When I was younger, I wanted to drive everywhere. Now I just don't want to go anywhere.That’s it Andy! It’s time to get an Uber job! LOL
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I'll keep an eye on it, but I do have the 8 year 100K mile warranty so it will be Ford's problem if it doesn't clear up.