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Old 05-21-2017, 08:08 PM
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I wouldn't worry about that a bit -- my old '97 Ranger always made noise on start-up after an oil change and the thing hasn't burned a drop of oil to this day. I'm sure 99.99% of the people who do an oil change do so with a dry filter with no ill effect on their engines.
 
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Old 05-21-2017, 10:45 PM
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Damn! Wish i had the extra cash

 
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Old 05-21-2017, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBoy88
So I changed the oil in the truck today. When I started it after I filled it up, it made a very abrupt loud clacking sound that lasted about 2-3 seconds, and then engine sound returned to normal. Motorcraft oil and motorcraft filter, and before you ask, yes, I know what I'm doing lol. I'm thinking maybe it's because I put the filter on dry (it's mounted sideways, and I didn't want oil to pour out everywhere while I was installing it). So I guess the engine ran dry for two seconds or so while the filter filled up. It's running fine and sounds completely normal now, I'm just hoping I didn't damage the lifters or anything else. Thoughts?
Wonder if it was a dry start or the famous timing chain rattle these truck are known for after they get up there in miles. Did you run it before the oil change or did you let it sit for a weel or so and did the oil change then cranked it up?

One thing i always do is hold throttle to floor on first startvafter oil change. Turn the engibe over for a few seconds release throttle and start up.

I know what your doing. Listening for every little noise so when you trade it in you feel like you made the right descision
 
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Old 05-21-2017, 11:00 PM
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Damn! Wish i had the extra cash

If the listing is accurate it shouldn't last long at that price. I like that body style Mustang but am not really a huge convertible fan.
 
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Old 05-22-2017, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ddellwo
I wouldn't worry about that a bit -- my old '97 Ranger always made noise on start-up after an oil change and the thing hasn't burned a drop of oil to this day. I'm sure 99.99% of the people who do an oil change do so with a dry filter with no ill effect on their engines.
Okay, good. I've just never had that happen before so it was alarming. Thanks for the info!

Originally Posted by KingRanchCoy
Wonder if it was a dry start or the famous timing chain rattle these truck are known for after they get up there in miles. Did you run it before the oil change or did you let it sit for a weel or so and did the oil change then cranked it up?

One thing i always do is hold throttle to floor on first startvafter oil change. Turn the engibe over for a few seconds release throttle and start up.

I know what your doing. Listening for every little noise so when you trade it in you feel like you made the right descision
Haha! Dang, is it that obvious?
 
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Old 05-23-2017, 01:03 PM
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Coy how is the in-town AC compared to the 2013?
 
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Old 05-23-2017, 05:26 PM
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Coy how is the in-town AC compared to the 2013?
Ice! So much better than the 12th gen. It acutally works like its suppose to. After about 5 mins the dial is on low and turing up the temp. Its been lower 90s last week. Will be interesting when it gets to the triple digits ambient temp
 

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Old 05-23-2017, 05:32 PM
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Just ordered 2 Blackvue Dash Cams for the F150 and the Edge. After the cavalier dash cam saved my butt a couple weeks ago i feel its time to upgrade. The one i ran in the 2013 is 3 years old and after all the heat and cold figured it was only a matter of time before it crapped out. After what happened a couple weeks ago its well worth the 270 dollar investment. Hell it would be worth 1000 bucks to me.
 
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Old 05-23-2017, 05:47 PM
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15 days from now I'll be in the Keys for 15 days
 
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Old 05-24-2017, 01:49 AM
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Took the day off work (birthday) and finally got around to installing a power point in the box of the truck. The voltmeter display was meant to be blue, so I may still swap it out to match.

5v and voltmeter run through the switch. 12v is hot all the time (fused).

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Old 05-24-2017, 01:11 PM
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I'd say tinkering with your truck is a pretty good way to spend your birthday.....
 
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Old 05-24-2017, 06:21 PM
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The Edge looks Sharp there Coy!
 
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Old 05-24-2017, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman
Coy how is the in-town AC compared to the 2013?
Suppose to be 103 to 104 tomorrow. Ive got the thermometer ready to go to see how it does
 
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The Edge looks Sharp there Coy!
 


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