Recent content by wayniac

update: its the s'noid pack, and the valvebody must come out, as says the dealer, and this is not a covered repair. cost estimate: 950.00, I will research other shops to see if thats about right.

My wife has a 07 dodge nitro 4x4 with the 3.7L motor, for the second time it is having a check engine light, no shifting (stuck in 1st gear) and weird lights going on and off (the drive selector lights). The dealership replaced a module and a relay of some sort, and problem fixed for 6mos. Now...

I am trying to add some pennzoil 2 stroke to the diesel, instead of the pricier boosters. I have read that this is safe for the engine, but how about the oil? Would there be contaminants like sulphur that would work its way into the oil? Should the OCI stay the same? I am on my 6th tank and have...

Ok, I changed to T5 10-30, and there was a difference. The clacking was quieter, and the starts were faster, I have to do the math to verify the MPG inc that the computer indicates, but it seems a touch more responsive. To me there was a noticable difference btwn T5 and the motorcraft 15-40...

I was going by the service dept. here in Houston, and the chart with vis and temp specs in my owners man. I do not have an updated manual, and I should probably get one along with all the new service bulletins (havent read them all). Sorry if I was going in ill-prepared. I just looked at those...

Great! I was wondering about the regulation of pressure and how it would affect the system, but if it's a relatively minor influence with the regulation system, then I am sold! I am going to give it a shot here shortly! just wanted to make sure that it wouldnt be yet another variable playing...

Wow, that has always been my favorite body style! I have an 04, but everytime I see one of the pre-swoopy-taurus style trucks I just fall in love! If you ever tire of it, you should let me know... I used to have the 390ci and I used PYB 10-40, lots of abuse back then and the truck held beyond...

I have the 6.0 with the HEUI system, I have already decided to go with a lighter grade either synth or semi synth--no brand decided yet, still working on that-- but would that change the pressure used on the HEUI injector system? In the PCMO forum there was discussion of pressure changes due to...

Valvoline advantage blue seems to be very popular on the powerstroke forums, however I rarely have seen it mentioned here. Perhaps its marketing?? What do you guys think about the quality? anyone used it for good/bad results? Thanks,

I have rarely seen lots of black smoke and sometimes when I hit it I see a small puff SOMETIMES actually its very rare.

Sorry I didnt clearly say that these were two drops in MPG on two different occasions, and the latest one was a whole lot more than 2MPG and there was no reprogram. I was told that this could be normal or there could be a problem, without a code they cant tell, so I should drive as normal and...

I have a 04 Powerstroke and I just had a fuel pump changed out, the last one was making noise and not keeping fuel pressure. The dealer changed the pump and cleaned the lines and injectors, however once I got it back I have noticed a small drop in power (10-20%) depending on where you are in the...

Sounds like a plan!

I must ask the question=== How old is too old when it comes to oils? I have prob a case of old PYB that has to be 15-18 yrs old. I have never used it cause it may be too old, but cant turn it in cause its still new... (kind of...) Add this to the recycle list, or use in old mower, perhaps use as...

Thanks guys, the truck is stock and I just had oil change 1K ago, I changed rear diff 2mos ago and tranny fluid flush and coolant flush about 6 mos ago. Are the aftermarket gauges really that helpful over the stockers? I have heard driving habits are the key, and always take it easy. Mr.Howell...