so my 2000 5.4 has 174k miles on it, ive had it for about 10k of those. ive always changed the oil myself with full synthetic, and changed the front and rear differential and transmission and transfercase fluid. ihave cleaned and oiled the CAI filter, cleaned the MAF, TB and plenum. with this next oil change i've decided i want to do a more indepth tune up. so what else should i do? i think i may change out the plugs while im at it. i need to go find a write up because i've never messed with COP's. and have a terribly squeaky body mount as well, but no clue as how to fix it or even find which one. any other suggestions?

 

Hi.

Plug change writeup: http://www.mattstruck.com/sparkplugs/sparkplugs.html

Some maintenance info/links - most is relevant to pre-2004's as well:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...e-up-time.html

Also - try to access Haynes/Chiltons manuals, and yer owner's guide/maint guides (available here: www.motorcraftservice.com)

EDIT - my bad - I fixed the link above - sorry ;-))

MGD

 

i have the Haynes, and thanks for the links!

 

and from what i understand your not supposed to use anti-seize, and torque down to 34 ft/lbs

 

Hi. That would be 25 ft-lbs.

MGD

 

and i will be using the Denso IT16's if that makes a difference

 

Best plug money can buy for that engine.


MGD

 

thats what i've heard . im taking a 3k mile round trip this summer and doing everything i can to her. so far i have on my list

oil change
plugs
belt
coolant change
brake fluid change
power steering fluid change
clean/oil air filter

anything else im missing with what i've already done to her? i MAY change the O2's depending on funds. but my MPG highway is pretty good right now. and to confirm with those plugs torque down to 28 ft/lbs DRY is what i keep reading

 

and pic of my baby for reference/pic whoring

 

^^ Yup my bad. sorry.

On the O2's I'd consider it with that mileage. Fronts only. Looks like MC over Bosch: http://www.vmptuning.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825

MGD

 

yeah, i have been considering it. and i dont know how well the previous owner kept up with it, so it pushes me to do it even more so. i'll watch the classifieds and ebay and see if i can find a deal

 

Motorcraft O2's are made by Bosch.

 

Obviously to a different standard.

Just like Autolite and MC plugs - same manufacturer - the same assembly line, if you can credit the rep who stated that on here.

Take it up with Justin. I'll trust his data. Unless you know something he doesn't. If so, please post your findings.

MGD

 

don't forget hoses,i have run bosch o2s exclusively in my 04 5.4 van since new-every 30 k miles,(frt ones),300 k troublefree miles, gas mileage has been consistent since new

 

i'll check them all, but any specifically to look out for? and i also carry a few feet of vacuum line with me . and i plan on changing the coolant, would yall do a flush too? i've done them on older Mustangs that i've had sitting, but this thing is run consistently