My mother and step-father have a 1997 F-150 4x4 with the 4. Sold it at almost 170,000 and it ran like new, burned no oil, and the valve train was clean as could be. I didnt recieve the owners or service manual with it but I'll get them soon. If it's too high, contact a professional. Payload and Trailer Towing Weights Series Cab and Box Style Wheelbase in. F-150 4×2 Regular Cab Styleside 119. My question was how much oil would i need to buy to do my first oil change in my 02 f150 it is bone stock no mods yet.
Center Disconnect Rear Axle — Type Semi-floating, Ford — Capacity Rating Ground 3800 lbs. I heads and intake on the 4. I run 5W20 in my 2005, and expect it will do fine as well. I bought it about 6 months ago from a car lot here in town. This sticker also has helpful information about your engine. Gross Lining Area Per Axle sq. This should be a pro since the van has to go up on a lift for a proper evaluation.
You should replace your fuel filter when you change your oil. Tons of oil info in the Oil and Lube forum if you care to visit. Funny thing I've noticed, I was at Wallyworld a few days ago and noticed they did'nt have much Motorcraft stuff. I was told by a trusted mechanic that my F150 V6, 4. Active Length Normal Load in.
Center Disconnect Rear Axle — Type Semi-floating, Ford — Capacity Rating Ground 3800 lbs. Center Disconnect Rear Axle — Type Semi-floating, Ford — Capacity Rating Ground 3800 lbs. They changed the oil before I picked it up that day, it had 16,100 miles on it then. If it is in clean condition no major problems or damage and it drives well, get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you trust. Brake Lining Segment Area sq. This Part Fits: Catalog: B Vehicle Sub Model Engine 2001 Ford F150 4.
The Motorcraft is a fine oil also. Less pressure drop and better filtration is a no brainer, and I got my money's worth. Another idea would be to visit the library and look into the repair manuals there or buy your own. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Your winters are colder than mine here in Alabama, so certainly 5W20 in the winter would be good. The owner's manual of every Ford truck includes the specifications for the various fluids the truck requires, and the 2005 Ford F-150 pickup is no exception.
There are plenty of engines on the market that are real dogs and many posters can tell you about them. Inspect the marking at the end of the dipstick. When I opened it I could see where the money went. Very pricey yes, but what you are buying is an engineered product of exceptional craftsmanship that sets it apart from everybody else. When refilling, remove dipstick to provide adequate venting and allow oil to flow into crankcase. Hi Guys and Gals, I'm sort of new here well at posting anyway, been lurking here for a few years.
Normal Working Load Pad lbs. Diaphragm Type Dash Mounted 9. All failures happened before the 60k mile mark. Gear Ratio Overall Ratio Curb-to-Curb Wall-to-Wall Regular Cab 4×2 119. Manual Automatic Automatic — Speeds 5-Speed Overdrive 4-Speed Overdrive 4R70W 4-Speed Overdrive 4R100 Clutch Diameter 11.
Find the dipstick on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Total Swept Area Per Axle sq. Number of Leaves 1 Total Thickness Pad in. If you have the 6 liter engine it takes 4. I like Havoline or Chevron Supreme.
As far as choice of oil, well, I think you could use 10W30 or 5W20. Our family has had pretty bad luck with the Ford 3. Thanks guys, that sounds about right. These filters deliver performance-enhancing features to support operating high-performance vehicles with engines put under tremendous pressure. Brake Lining Segment Area sq. I ran 10W30 exclusively in my 2000. I'll probably go with the Motorcraft oil and filter.