Clattering every morning now.
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From: Utah
Of course, it isn't always the oil filter. At 90K miles my 99 with a 5.4 started making that noise for a few seconds in the morning. It didn't do it every day.
Two weeks later the thrust bearing for my crankshaft failed. By then there was so much damage that a new block was required.
I will say that I had not been using the specified oil viscosity. I figured I knew what it needed and ran things like 20W-40 in the summer and 10W-30 in the winter. Now I use the recommended 5W-30 in the summer and 5W-20 in the winter.
Two weeks later the thrust bearing for my crankshaft failed. By then there was so much damage that a new block was required.
I will say that I had not been using the specified oil viscosity. I figured I knew what it needed and ran things like 20W-40 in the summer and 10W-30 in the winter. Now I use the recommended 5W-30 in the summer and 5W-20 in the winter.
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Well, it actually did it with any filter, which was the reason I was concerned to begin with. Mobil-1, Motorcraft, Bosch, were the three so far. As long as I keep the oil above the middle of the crosshatched area it seems to do fine. I can deal with that, it is closing fast on 100k after all.,,,,98
It makes a racket regardless of filter brand, is all I was trying to get across.......
It makes a racket regardless of filter brand, is all I was trying to get across.......
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I see it this way...... I"m not turning this thread into a what oil to use with what filter thread but I am just saying this because it;s just my $.02.
If you use a good oil, whether it be Amsoil, Mobil, etc.... along with a decent filter with good flow capabilties you should be fine. My Ranger makes the clattering sound even after I changed it over to Amsoil 0w30 Series 2000 oil and a Federated Hastings Filter. However, I believe you should try to take 1 thing at a time and experiment with it. Some people see it this way, I am one of them. Example, a good filter with good filtering capabilites slows down oil flow to capture dirt more. Only problem with that is one initial start ups of the day, the oil is cold, thicker, and it's all in the engine's oil pan or sump if you will. Check this thread out at bobistheoilguy.com, quite interesting. Amazing how some filters restrict so much flow. Scroll down and look at the motorcraft filter on the first page, very restrictive. Anyway, look at it for yourself
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/...=6;t=000513;p=
If you use a good oil, whether it be Amsoil, Mobil, etc.... along with a decent filter with good flow capabilties you should be fine. My Ranger makes the clattering sound even after I changed it over to Amsoil 0w30 Series 2000 oil and a Federated Hastings Filter. However, I believe you should try to take 1 thing at a time and experiment with it. Some people see it this way, I am one of them. Example, a good filter with good filtering capabilites slows down oil flow to capture dirt more. Only problem with that is one initial start ups of the day, the oil is cold, thicker, and it's all in the engine's oil pan or sump if you will. Check this thread out at bobistheoilguy.com, quite interesting. Amazing how some filters restrict so much flow. Scroll down and look at the motorcraft filter on the first page, very restrictive. Anyway, look at it for yourself
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/...=6;t=000513;p=
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From: Brandon, MS
Mine's been doing it since around 90K. Used all different types of oils and filters and additives to try and stop it. I finally gave up and quit worrying about it.......when it goes, it goes.
Currently @ 163,300 and going strong, no major repairs. Its worse when cold.
I'll tell you this - If for some reason I needed to drive to the west coast tomorrow, I'd jump in it, fill it up with 87 octane, and go - without any qualms.
Just my $.02
Currently @ 163,300 and going strong, no major repairs. Its worse when cold.
I'll tell you this - If for some reason I needed to drive to the west coast tomorrow, I'd jump in it, fill it up with 87 octane, and go - without any qualms.
Just my $.02