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  1. NASCAR Mike

    Question Oil change?

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME? :dunno Here are install directions direct from Fumoto: Installation: Remove original drain plug and drain oil into acceptable receptacle. Insert Engine Oil Drain Valve with gasket and tighten. Do not over tighten. (Some oil pans are designed with recessed drain...
  2. NASCAR Mike

    Question Oil change?

    This is exactly what I found on my 5.0 engine when I rebuilt it. A thin layer of crud at the bottom of the pan that I had to nearly chisel out. Since the 5.0 pan is humped to clear the steering rack, I had two oil drains. A fumoto valve would not fit on the front because the sway bar was in the...
  3. NASCAR Mike

    Question Oil change?

    My main point was that the Fumoto valve leaves oil in the pan. Sure I could invent even more stories about what could be done to your truck but isn't the point of draining your oil is to get all of the old contaiminated oil out? Besides, if people are willing to crawl under cars and...
  4. NASCAR Mike

    comment Made the AC even colder!

    Try this link to Arctic Freeze Refrigerant R-134a+. I used this on my 94 Mustang GT and I see vent discharge temps as low as 42 degrees. AF-3 Arctic Freeze
  5. NASCAR Mike

    comment Made the AC even colder!

    Have you tried installing synthetic R134A? They claim to be cooler than regular 134a. At what temp should you be worried that your coil will freeze up?
  6. NASCAR Mike

    comment Made the AC even colder!

    I have never had a cooling problem with my 05X. Having lived in Daytona Beach FL and now Richmond VA my X has seen plenty of heat. Is it possible the 6.0 engines have a bigger AC condenser up front and thus able to dissipate more heat? Does your 7.3 have a recirculating feature so you are...
  7. NASCAR Mike

    diferences in x to 250

    I removed the rails from my X right after I bought her new. This weekend I glazed and waxed my X and I unbolted the rails that attach to the roof. You would not believe the crud that was under there. I cleaned out the crud, glazed and waxed it and reinstalled the side rails. Upper ribs...
  8. NASCAR Mike

    Question Oil change?

    I had a Fumoto drain valve on my 94 Mustang GT. I rebuilt the engine two years ago and to my surprise their was a layer of crud on the bottom of the oil pan. This crud was almost at the same level of the Fumoto drain valve. What I saw was that when you thread the drain valve in, the threads...
  9. NASCAR Mike

    How to get the best mileage

    I get better mileage in my 05X 6.0 than my buddy does with his 02X 7.3. My best on the highway has been 21.2 and his beast has been 18.8. Granted these are Excursions and not Super Duty's but I think the 6.0 engine is more fuel efficient. I always make sure my X has a fresh coat of wax on...
  10. NASCAR Mike

    replacement tires: questions!

    Consumer Reports rated the Nitto Terra Grappler as the #1 rated. I put them on my 05X and I love them. Big improvement over the stock BF Goodrich. They are E Load rated too.
  11. NASCAR Mike

    Accufab Elbow ???

    I put one on my 05X along with synthetic oil in the engine and I picked up almost 1MPG. A recent 800 mile trip confirmed this. I am at 21.2 MPG. Check this link from Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords. They did a review of the elbow and saw torque and HP increases. We Pick Up Horsepower With...
  12. NASCAR Mike

    Microsoft XP Service Pack 3 released

    Where do I download the file so I can bring home to my home computer?
  13. NASCAR Mike

    Rear differential sensor?

    Why only a three channel system? Is it because we have a traction lok rear and theorewttically both wheels should be going the same speed or Ford was cheap?
  14. NASCAR Mike

    Rear differential sensor?

    I replaced the stock rear differential cover to the finned type diff cover found on the 2008 Superduty's. While underneath my X I saw a sensor on top of the differential pumpkin with a wire going to it. What does this sensor do? I thought it might be a VSS (vehicle speed sensor) but aren't...
  15. NASCAR Mike

    Will my speedo read faster or slower?

    So when I am doing 58MPH am I really doing 60MPH OR is it when I am doing 62 MPH I am really going 60?
  16. NASCAR Mike

    Will my speedo read faster or slower?

    I am upgrading from the 16 inch factory rims to 18 inch SVO rims. I am installing Nitto Terra Grapplers in size 285 / 65. The stock tires (265/75R16) are 31.64" tall. The new 285/65R18 tires are 32.58" tall. I have tried two online wheel calculators and one tells me that my speed at...
  17. NASCAR Mike

    Walker DynoMax Exhaust

    I have the Walker BTM (Big Truck Muffler) on my 05 X. You'll need to cut the hangers off the old muffler and weld them onto the BTM in approximately the same places. The hanger ends that attach to the truck are not moved. Just clamping the pipes onto the muffler will probably be adequate...
  18. NASCAR Mike

    Oil in my boost tube

    Bama, please let me know the details. I am interested in buying.
  19. NASCAR Mike

    Oil in my boost tube

    Any more news about this? Any companies selling a kit for this fix?
  20. NASCAR Mike

    Fuel Filter leaks

    Why would you raise the rear of the truck? Wouldn't that cause the fuel to move forward? I would think you would want to raise the front of the truck so the fuel in the tank sloshes to the back. When I changed my fuel filter I had a antifreeze drain pan underneath. Diesel did continue to...
  21. NASCAR Mike

    Tire Rotation Help

    I always coat my hubs and studs with anti-seize. I have never had a problem removing a tire.
  22. NASCAR Mike

    Using coolant

    You are correct in thinking it's either a head gasket or EGR cooler. You might want to drain your oil and see if there is any antifreeze in it. I once blew a head gasket in my mustang and the antifreeze went into the oil pan. When I drained the oil about 1 gallon of antifreeze came out...
  23. NASCAR Mike

    CB mount done with pics

    Excuse my ignorance but I thought CB's died after everyone bought cell phones. What do you use your CB for?
  24. NASCAR Mike

    Is it ok to use Synthetic oil in a 2004 with 80,000 miles

    Which oil is that?
  25. NASCAR Mike

    HID headlights?

    I would think the 4300K lights would be more yellow than the 6000K lights. My 6000k lights are pure white. I did not want the halogen look.

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