I've got 60 miles on my screw so far should I change the oil yet?...just kidding

When did some of change your oil and filter the first time on yours? I was thinking 1000 for the first change and then go every 3000-4000 miles inbetween.

And while I'm at it, do any of you have pics of your trucks with Westin Black nerf bars? How much did you pay? Installation easy? Where did you get (online)?

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Gen III, 2001 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 limited slip, Black, Med Graphite Leather Captians Chairs with "BUN Warmers", Sliding Rear Window, Power Moonroof, Class III Trailer Tower Group, Skid Plates, Bed Extender, 6 Disc CD...
Ordered:1/11/01 Born:2/19/01 Delivered:3/1/2001

 

Only pic I have on-line right now. I bought them at a 4x4 shop and installed them in about 20 minutes. Cake.

I changed my oil at 500 and installed 5w-30 Mobil 1 and a new filter. YMMV.

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"01 SuperCrew Lariat 4X4
Amazon green/MP interior,5.4L,Limited Slip,Skids,C-III Tow package,leather,capt chairs,6CD.
Mods: K&N air filter,SuperChip,Westin black nerfs,Fumo oil drain valve,foglight switch mod,Catch-all mats
Soon: catback+FIPK, maybe line-x and tonneau,more later



[This message has been edited by RamblinWreck (edited 03-02-2001).]

 

I changed at 1800 and went with dealer oil and filter (Motocraft)

I put stainless steel nerf bars becasue they won't peel like the chrome or black ones

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2001 F150XLT Supercrew 4x4
Bright Red
Auto, 5.4L, 6 disk CD

MODS - Nerf Bars, Color match Lo-Rider Tonneau cover, K&N Air filter. Thinking of 6 inch lift and move to 33" tires

 

Kinda on the same note...

When i change my oil for the first time, my God if I didn't kill myself trying to get the that frickin' oil filer off. Not only is it in a "hard to get to place", but I went through 3 different oil wrenches and none seemed to be better than the other. Do

Anyone suggest a specific oil-wrench that works well for them on the 5.4L?

Oh...by the way, yes I was turning the filer the right way.


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2001 F-150 Supercrew 4X4 Lariat
Jet Black
5.4L Triton(TM) V8
LT Grey Leather Captain's Chairs
Electronic AM/FM Premium Stereo
Cassette and 6-Disc CD Changer
Moonroof
Trailer Tow Group, Class III
3.55 Limited Slip Axle
Bed Extender
Cab Steps
Skid Plates
and Front License Plate Bracket
After markets:
A.R.E. LS2 Lid
Ventvisors
Window Tint
Bedliner

 

tjk-SuperCrew,

See the link below for similar experiences and oil wrench suggestions.

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001321.html

 

I just placed an order for this filter wrench. It should fit on nice and it bolts to the filter so I won't have to search in the garage for hours to find it.Automotive Tool


[This message has been edited by riccog (edited 03-02-2001).]

 

I changed the oil around 2000 miles. I'll change it again around 5000 and then every 5000. I used 5W-30 synthetic.
As far as the filter, I didn't have much of a problem with it. I used a "regular" strap type filter wrench, reaching up from the front of the truck. The filter did dent in, but the wrench held, and the filter turned off. I like the drain gutter under the filter, on the axle, it's a nice touch.

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Gen I, 2001 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 limited slip, White w/Gold, Parchment Leather Captians Chairs, Sliding Rear Window, Class III Trailer Tower Group, Bed Extender, 6 Disc CD...

 

I changed my oil at 1500 miles, just because.
I have westins, very easy install, with 17" wheels you don't need a jack!
I got them from ustrucks (something like that ) online for $210 delivered.

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Craig Brossman
2001 SCrew 5.4L 4WD Lariat
Az Beige/Wedgewood Blue
Cpts. chairs, Moon roof, Tow package, CD changer
3.55 lim. slip, Rear slider, Skid plates
Mods:Ford Bedliner, Ford BugGaurd, Westin Step Bar, WeatherBoot Floor Mats