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#134 of 143 synthetic oils by mrsixpack Nov 05, 2009 (7:07 pm)
I just got a 96' Bird with 112k miles, engine was gone thru 10k ago according to last owner. Its in great shape and runs perfect. My question is has anyone gone to synthetic oil, trans, steering etc, in older 4.6 engines and what was the results ? I have seen many good words on synthetics and am thinking complete change over and going to 5k between oil changes instead of the 3k now? Comments please ? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 06, 2009 9:26 am) jaxe (Nov 06, 2009 11:22 am) mrsixpack (Nov 06, 2009 8:55 pm)
#135 of 143 Re: synthetic oils [mrsixpack] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 06, 2009 (9:26 am)
Replying to: mrsixpack (Nov 05, 2009 7:07 pm) Synthetics are great. But if you are going to try extended oil changes, the safest course of action is to get periodic oil analysis. That's the only REAL way to know how your oil is holding up, and when to change it, if you're going for the long haul between changes. Replies to this message: jaxe (Nov 06, 2009 11:22 am) mrsixpack (Nov 06, 2009 8:55 pm)
#136 of 143 Re: 2002 - convertible/ hardtop [tbirdgirl] by jaxe Nov 06, 2009 (11:17 am)
Replying to: tbirdgirl (Oct 21, 2009 2:20 pm) Hello,i would think you can just replace the screws i wouldnt saee why changing the hardware would be needed all you'll do is spend more money for the hardware again to have the same problem,depending on how it's set up you could possibly find someone to help you and you POSSIBLY could use seft tapping screws in replace of the set screws a slight bit bigger in width then the origional screws.Jim
#137 of 143 Re: synthetic oils [Mr_Shiftright] by jaxe Nov 06, 2009 (11:22 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 06, 2009 9:26 am) If i was you i would definetly go with a syntheyic oil,espically in an older vehicle,i just picked up a 66 mercury ans i honestly believe thats what i'll be using in it and will being doing it prior to trying to start it for the first time in 20 yrs.even though it only has 93K origional miles i honestly believe it will give the old girl longer life.Jim Replies to this message: mrsixpack (Nov 06, 2009 8:55 pm)
#138 of 143 Re: synthetic oils [jaxe] by mrsixpack Nov 06, 2009 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: jaxe (Nov 06, 2009 11:22 am) It looks like there is the old dino oil, full syntheyic and even blended (1/2 & 1/2 I guess) oils....................This is my first GAS car in 22 years, all the others were diesel, back when I was driving GAS engines there was no such thing as syntheyics ! Wow I sound old ! LOL.....Thanks guys and I will keep looking at the info, I have about 500 miles to do till its 3000 mile change ! Thanks
#139 of 143 My Baby is sick by drdr05 Nov 23, 2009 (1:27 am)
My 95 T-bird ran great till this. She started to give a lag when taking off and on the freeway she would chug ever so often. I checked my obd2 with the code reader and it came up with a p0102, so I proceeded to test the circut. When I tested the input power to the MAF and the fuse popped. I replaced the fuse with a paper clip so that I can move on with my testing. There is power going to the MAF, so I pluged th MAF back in and tested to see if the MAF is working, well it isn't. I remember when I hooked up my ram/cold air intake (Home made) and I forgot to plug in my MAF, well my car ran fine then. So, right now I have the MAF disconnected and she still runs like crap but worse. It won't keep an idle in gear she dies and in N or P if I barely give her gas and she goes way down on the idle. So I thought that it might be a PCV problem and no. But I did noticed that when I took the top hose off of the PCV valve the car doesn't die in gear but it still lags a little when taking off. This is my everyday driver and she has 154,000 miles. what should I do with little money?????
#140 of 143 whats that noise ? by mrsixpack Nov 29, 2009 (7:18 pm)
I have this noise that sounds like some kind of motor or gears turning...something....on the passenger side under the dash or maybe that side of engine compartment. It does it when you first turn the key on. I talked with another 96' bird owner and ne never noticed it till I said something and his does it to ! Any ideas ? Replies to this message: toomanyfumes (Nov 30, 2009 12:13 am) drdr05 (Nov 30, 2009 12:17 am) 1995tbird (Nov 30, 2009 3:16 pm)
#141 of 143 Re: whats that noise ? [mrsixpack] by toomanyfumes Nov 30, 2009 (12:13 am)
Replying to: mrsixpack (Nov 29, 2009 7:18 pm) Mine made that kind of noise for a while. It was the electric fuel pump. It's actually located in the tank at the rear of the car but the sound kind of reverberates throughout the car.
#142 of 143 Re: whats that noise ? [mrsixpack] by drdr05 Nov 30, 2009 (12:17 am)
Replying to: mrsixpack (Nov 29, 2009 7:18 pm) do you have a retractable antenna, if so, does it go up and down, if it doesn't it's the gears in the motor. If it's not the antenna then I don't know. Mine doesn't work and it just buzzes, but it does it when I turn the key on and off.
#143 of 143 Re: whats that noise ? [mrsixpack] by 1995tbird Nov 30, 2009 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: mrsixpack (Nov 29, 2009 7:18 pm) it sounds like its your catalytic converter ..some times it ratttles like a bucket if bolts...its cheaper to have your catalytic converter reamed out than it is to replace it ...let me know...

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