What did you do to the expy today

[hammerg26]

T6 is the 5w40, but its on the 'thinner' end of the 40 spectrum, closer to the 30 weight spec. I use just the T6 with a Motorcraft filter. Keep in mind that Rotella (a Shell company) has recently changed their "recipe" for the new specification that has been established. It supercedes the previous general engine oil spec. Keep in mind the new spec is reverse compatible, but the previous oil spec does not meet the newer spec. (I will edit this with references to both specs)

I do not use any sort of additional additives. Almost all of them are absolute garbage and offer no actual improvements. The only time those additives actually provide any assistance is to super cheap "dino" oils that have a poor additive blend to begin with. Almost every single one of the additional additives have proven to do little to nothing to additionally reduce wear (keep in mind the wear tests they proclaim are done on ball bearings and a 1 arm bandit not in actual engines). Used oil analysis when done with these additives have proven almost no positive results, some actually made engine oil worse. People who gained the most from additives have utilized specific additves to address specific problems.

I'm not berating you for using them, you are a free man to do what you wish. My background and my "research" has only solidified my OPINION of additives. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if it is wrong. Mine very well may be.

Man, I cannot wait to see your research. I currently use Mobil One 5w-30 Synthetic with Lucas and a Motorcraft Oil Filter. If your tests reveal I can just Rotella, I will be saving a TON of money. BTW - 99 5.4 with 170k on it.


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[Habbibie]

Man, I cannot wait to see your research. I currently use Mobil One 5w-30 Synthetic with Lucas and a Motorcraft Oil Filter. If your tests reveal I can just Rotella, I will be saving a TON of money. BTW - 99 5.4 with 170k on it.


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Get your Mobil 1 in the 5 quart jug from Walmart, they're $22.97.... Soooo much cheaper than anywhere else in the country

 

[hammerg26]

Get your Mobil 1 in the 5 quart jug from Walmart, they're $22.97.... Soooo much cheaper than anywhere else in the country

Exactly where I get it
Filter is $3.97.

Hammer


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[Adieu]

T6 is the 5w40, but its on the 'thinner' end of the 40 spectrum, closer to the 30 weight spec. I use just the T6 with a Motorcraft filter. Keep in mind that Rotella (a Shell company) has recently changed their "recipe" for the new specification that has been established. It supercedes the previous general engine oil spec. Keep in mind the new spec is reverse compatible, but the previous oil spec does not meet the newer spec. (I will edit this with references to both specs)

I do not use any sort of additional additives. Almost all of them are absolute garbage and offer no actual improvements. The only time those additives actually provide any assistance is to super cheap "dino" oils that have a poor additive blend to begin with. Almost every single one of the additional additives have proven to do little to nothing to additionally reduce wear (keep in mind the wear tests they proclaim are done on ball bearings and a 1 arm bandit not in actual engines). Used oil analysis when done with these additives have proven almost no positive results, some actually made engine oil worse. People who gained the most from additives have utilized specific additves to address specific problems.

I'm not berating you for using them, you are a free man to do what you wish. My background and my "research" has only solidified my OPINION of additives. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if it is wrong. Mine very well may be.

I've seen LiquiMoly (and Howe's) diesel fuel additives shave like 4 seconds off a 0-60... difference between a slug and a scary fast car.

Made me a believer

 

[Adieu]

Man, I cannot wait to see your research. I currently use Mobil One 5w-30 Synthetic with Lucas and a Motorcraft Oil Filter. If your tests reveal I can just Rotella, I will be saving a TON of money. BTW - 99 5.4 with 170k on it.


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Rotella T6 costs more than Mobil 1 Full Synth

$22-24 / 1 gallon vs $22-24 / 5 liters



...in either case it's less than 1 cent per mile

 

[USMCBuckWild]

Man, I cannot wait to see your research. I currently use Mobil One 5w-30 Synthetic with Lucas and a Motorcraft Oil Filter. If your tests reveal I can just Rotella, I will be saving a TON of money. BTW - 99 5.4 with 170k on it.


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http://www.api.org/~/media/Files/Ce...ications/MOTOR_OIL_GUIDE_120116_FINAL_WEB.pdf


It appears I made a mistake. I confused the general gasoline engine spec with the new diesel spec. I apologize if it was misleading. The new Gasoline oil spec has been pushed off to be released in 2019, I had heard it was already released.

Draft copy of new Gas spec: https://passenger.lubrizoladditives...016/07/02-ILSAC_gf-6a_2-13-14_draft_rev_5.pdf

 

[USMCBuckWild]

Took the Expy for the 4 wheel alignment............



6 hours later I have to bring it back tomorrow to finish. Front and rear on Pass lenger side was cambered in and toed in.

Apparently aligning the rear requires extensive work dissassembling most of the rear suspension. Got it all aligned and literally spot on to factory specs and it still pulls ever so slightly to the right. They are going to go through the entire thing again and make sure everything is correct. I am starting to think its a bad caliper in the front or bad brake hose. We'll see tomorrow.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I just bought LEDs to replace the interior lights. I hope to be installing them tomorrow.

 

[scoot0073]

Getting my New Flow Master 40 series muffler and pipe installed this .am

 

[scoot0073]

Going for that loud rumble.
She got the looks so why not give her a voice.. YEE YEE #ReDnEcK

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[Travistyson1]

Replaced the tranfer case shift motor to fix the 4wd and put the shoes on from the parts truck

 

[Habbibie]

Got the expy to 95 mph without even noticing it too, I apparently was trailing the fastest 18 wheeler there ever was! Gotta stay away from those post office semi's they're trouble waiting to happen

 

[Adieu]

http://www.api.org/~/media/Files/Ce...ications/MOTOR_OIL_GUIDE_120116_FINAL_WEB.pdf


It appears I made a mistake. I confused the general gasoline engine spec with the new diesel spec. I apologize if it was misleading. The new Gasoline oil spec has been pushed off to be released in 2019, I had heard it was already released.

Draft copy of new Gas spec: https://passenger.lubrizoladditives...016/07/02-ILSAC_gf-6a_2-13-14_draft_rev_5.pdf

We all use diesel spec rotella... in anything from gasoline bimmers to motorbikes

And would DEFINITELY stay with diesel spec if a gas spec came out

Since...we use it BECAUSE it is diesel spec.

 

[Adieu]

I just bought LEDs to replace the interior lights. I hope to be installing them tomorrow.

All you need is 5 minutes and a trim puller (vinyl prybar)

Just poke it in and pry off the button/lens thing

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

All you need is 5 minutes and a trim puller (vinyl prybar)

Just poke it in and pry off the button/lens thing

I changed all of them on Saturday including the two in each visor. The only problem that I had was I tried to change the ones in the license plate lights and the tab snapped off so I put it in as a warranty claim. I've only had it for a month so the tabs shouldn't be breaking off. What would it be like in 4 or 5 years...

 

[Adieu]

Tab what tab?

 

[USMCBuckWild]

We all use diesel spec rotella... in anything from gasoline bimmers to motorbikes

And would DEFINITELY stay with diesel spec if a gas spec came out

Since...we use it BECAUSE it is diesel spec.

Problem is the diesel spec isn't necessarily as 'good' for gasoline engines. The shear tolerance differences, sulfur tolerance, additive recipes, zinc and molybdenum sulfide content may not be optimal for gasoline engines. I will argue that all those specific recipe components are suited for forced induction engines, especially turbo engines.

Rotella does make gas spec oil, but to be honest, i would have to compare the 2 to give any sort of informed opinion.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Tab what tab?

On the right side there is a plastic tab that you push with your screwdriver to release the license plate light fixture so you can change the bulbs.

In this picture you can see the notch where the tab is supposed to be and you can see on the right side the remainder of the tab anchor point.

 

[07xln]

Andy whats the part number for the license plate bulbs? Did you change your puddle lights under the exterior mirrors to? If so what bulb is that?

I'm looking to swap the exterior for LEDS. Not really worried about the interior

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Andy whats the part number for the license plate bulbs? Did you change your puddle lights under the exterior mirrors to? If so what bulb is that?

I'm looking to swap the exterior for LEDS. Not really worried about the interior

It says 912 in the owner's manual. It is just one one of those two pronged push in lamps. I'm going to use one of the same ones I used for the interior lamps.

I'm not sure what the puddle lamps use on the 17; they used the 912 or 921 on the 05 Expedition.