Yup I dont trust that oil life monitor AT ALL. And to answer the other question I put maybe 4,000 miles or so on this oil after hpfp replacement. This next interval will really let me know if replacing that hpfp did the trick or not but so far it is looking pretty good.
Was it your dealer's idea to replace the HPFP? My dealer claims my 2.5-3.0 fuel dilution is not a problem and is due to short trips so there were no recommended actions on their end!!!!
Hi Daniel,
Hmmm....if your having this problem, why not try installing a catch can and see if that fixes the issue? Mind as well, right? I've had mine on for about 20K now and absolutely no fuel issues in the oil....<0.5% last Blackstone. (In all fairness, never had the problem)
I'm curious, since Ford obviously has not acknowledged this issue, has anyone with "fuel in the oil" or "an increase in oil volume between oil changes" actually had a problem that needed to be repaired or diagnosed? Has anyone had a noticeable decrease in power or some kind of sign the engine is not doing well? Just curious....this thread has been beat to death with stuff and I'm interested in long term data with this. I know a number of folks in here have been dealing with this issue for thousands of miles.....so how are your trucks running?
Hmmm....if your having this problem, why not try installing a catch can and see if that fixes the issue? Mind as well, right? I've had mine on for about 20K now and absolutely no fuel issues in the oil....<0.5% last Blackstone. (In all fairness, never had the problem)
Engine Build Date: 10/28/2019...Purchased 02/20/2020.
Just have to make sure and keep it emptied if it is a small can. Would recommend a large can...at least 7.5 oz.
Also, the UPR cans with the continuous vacuum are probably your best bet. I have a Mishimoto catch can and would definitely recommend there products, just get the XL can and the drain kit.....
Also, remember due to the chemistry of fuel when it is cold and wet you will need to empty that small 3.5 oz can every fill up.
IMHO as always.....
You spend 30 to 40 thousand and have to come up with a fix on your own. Something is wrong with that picture. If that's what buying a new vehicle has come to better off fixing up an old one! NEW TECHNOLOGY I GUESS!!!Hmmm....if your having this problem, why not try installing a catch can and see if that fixes the issue? Mind as well, right? I've had mine on for about 20K now and absolutely no fuel issues in the oil....<0.5% last Blackstone. (In all fairness, never had the problem)
Engine Build Date: 10/28/2019...Purchased 02/20/2020.
Just have to make sure and keep it emptied if it is a small can. Would recommend a large can...at least 7.5 oz.
Also, the UPR cans with the continuous vacuum are probably your best bet. I have a Mishimoto catch can and would definitely recommend there products, just get the XL can and the drain kit.....
Also, remember due to the chemistry of fuel when it is cold and wet you will need to empty that small 3.5 oz can every fill up.
IMHO as always.....
Well, the thought had crossed my mind, but I don't want to do anything that could have any possibility, whatsoever, of Ford claiming it as a cause and denying warranty. Besides, it is Fords responsibility to honor their warranty.Hmmm....if your having this problem, why not try installing a catch can and see if that fixes the issue? Mind as well, right? I've had mine on for about 20K now and absolutely no fuel issues in the oil....<0.5% last Blackstone. (In all fairness, never had the problem)
Engine Build Date: 10/28/2019...Purchased 02/20/2020.
Just have to make sure and keep it emptied if it is a small can. Would recommend a large can...at least 7.5 oz.
Also, the UPR cans with the continuous vacuum are probably your best bet. I have a Mishimoto catch can and would definitely recommend there products, just get the XL can and the drain kit.....
Also, remember due to the chemistry of fuel when it is cold and wet you will need to empty that small 3.5 oz can every fill up.
IMHO as always.....
Man I completely understand what you are saying. I feel very blessed not to have this issue! Just so you understand where I’m at on this...I’ll be honest, I had no idea these 2.3 L motors were the high performance machines that they really are until I bought the darn thing. Now I’m at that age where you get a little squirrely anyway at 57...you’ve got one foot still in your young side and 1.5 in the old bugger side. Saying that, ole papaw here never had a hot rod car or bike growing up so this is my first vehicle I can tinker with to make her go fast, then take her out and have some fun. I know this issue is very serious to some folks! I say this with ALL do respect but unless there is a mechanical problem from this, some folks may be overthinking this issue. That is why I asked about real problems associated with this fuel in the oil or expanding volume of oil issue.
Totally understand! Just know that catching the fuel/oil vapor from going back into your motor will not void any warranty. I catch at least .5 to 2 oz per fill up...at least! Much more when it’s cold. If I would have seen the pictures posted of catch can contents earlier, I would have put one on immediately. (Installed mine at 20K) Heck, I didn’t check mine for almost the first month and was shocked to find my catch can full. Now look, I’m NOT saying this will fix anything or is the cause of anything. I just know I do not want the crap I catch in the can going back in my motor! Can’t be good in the long haul....IMHO as always
You didn't say anything to the service writer beforehand? That's oddly proactive of your dealer. Where do you find one of those?
