Swede252
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Just a few thoughts...
I do not use 5w 20... I also do use Lucas fuel treatment, Motorcraft filters, and FORD/Motorcraft VVT parts, nothing else EVER.... because they will FAIL. (I found a AC Delco filter on a 5.4 caused VVT noise with Moblie 1 0w 20... not what that chevy dealer should have used)
So 5w30 keeps the vvt system quite and extends its longevity ( my experience and own research ) remember it flows at 5w and protects at 30w, and filter back check valves keep oil up in the motor for the next start. Plus in Pa with the seasonal temperatures I would only use 5w 20 in the dead of winter, if ever.
I don't have the HPFP system, i agree they have to think of how ****** that sounds, it's up to the buyer to TELL them it sounds bad, to fix it... they will find a way or lose customers.
The power comes with a price, and its always noise... but some noises are worse than others...
To me I think of rod knocks, lifter taps, main bearings going... yes I'm older so that is what a BAD engine sounds like to me...
So I will not buy into that technology.
My worst new car experience was a 1998 GMC Silverado 4x4 350ci with NEW BAD LIFTERS... Ill never be a chevy guy I guess... its my money. Lemon law took care of that... I went straight to the Ford dealer with that check...
P.S. that 99 F150 is still looking new, had it till 2 years ago and still on the road with my friends son in S Jersey...
Cheers
I do not use 5w 20... I also do use Lucas fuel treatment, Motorcraft filters, and FORD/Motorcraft VVT parts, nothing else EVER.... because they will FAIL. (I found a AC Delco filter on a 5.4 caused VVT noise with Moblie 1 0w 20... not what that chevy dealer should have used)
So 5w30 keeps the vvt system quite and extends its longevity ( my experience and own research ) remember it flows at 5w and protects at 30w, and filter back check valves keep oil up in the motor for the next start. Plus in Pa with the seasonal temperatures I would only use 5w 20 in the dead of winter, if ever.
I don't have the HPFP system, i agree they have to think of how ****** that sounds, it's up to the buyer to TELL them it sounds bad, to fix it... they will find a way or lose customers.
The power comes with a price, and its always noise... but some noises are worse than others...
To me I think of rod knocks, lifter taps, main bearings going... yes I'm older so that is what a BAD engine sounds like to me...
So I will not buy into that technology.
My worst new car experience was a 1998 GMC Silverado 4x4 350ci with NEW BAD LIFTERS... Ill never be a chevy guy I guess... its my money. Lemon law took care of that... I went straight to the Ford dealer with that check...
P.S. that 99 F150 is still looking new, had it till 2 years ago and still on the road with my friends son in S Jersey...
Cheers
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