I came across this article and thought I'd post it up as motor oil is the life-blood of any engine. Fun fact - both engines were run for 500,000 simulated miles. Enjoy...
I've dug into 3 transmissions (I'm a retired teacher who works on my vehicles and vehicles of close family)with sticking valve bodies and fine screens on shift solenoids that were blocked by contaminates. I'd say that in all 3 transmissions, a fluid/filter change may have prevented the issues...
Thanks for the write up. I enjoyed it and will refer to it in a few years. I always put anti-seize on spark plugs and aluminum threads in particular-it may not be needed, but I sleep better.
I think you're on target with too many devices plugged in at the same time. I remember trying to run a coffee maker off of mine and it wasn't up to the task so I suspect the amperage isn't sufficient to heat up and extension cord even with multiple devices plugged in.
Compression testers are pretty inexpensive and there are only 4 cylinders. Usually only one or two cylinders might be low, but the motor will start and run rough on the remaining cylinders. What are the trouble codes? Is it getting spark?
JB Weld is almost that color, should fill the divit nicely and if you use a razor blade to level it (I'd also use one to for "rough sanding" with maybe some 800 sandpaper), it should be only noticeable to you.
Aside from your truck being under warranty, I bought the boot kit and the Ford blue synthetic grease. If you're gentle removing the band, the boot kit is not necessary as the boot and band can be reused. While I had it up in the air, I also changed out the wheels and tires. Either way, my...
I bought OEM floor mat take-outs and used 4 zip ties(2 each side) under the front two seat bolts to hold them in place. At 31,xxx miles it works like a charm.
There will be drag built into the system due load beating surfaces within the drivetrain and the fact that the drive-shaft is still transmitting power to the wheels. Is the play within the bearing as in the gap between the stationary metal outer surface and the rotating inner surface?