I have a 2015 Ford Expedition with Gen 1 Ecoboost V6 (twin turbo), HD tow package - rated to tow 9,200lbs.
Since new, after the factory break-in oil, I have used PUP 5W-30.
I was towing NJ to FL my boat and trailer weight about 5,500lbs and the SUV was also pretty loaded with stuff.
The boat is a center console and it was shrink-wrapped - so a lot of front windage and drag.
I stopped for the night in Jacksonville, FL, in the early morning I jumped back on I-95 North to take the 295 West exchange to get to I-10 West on the way to Tampa.
The I-95 to 295 ramp is a little steep, as I was making the turn up the ramp and as I could see the 295 roadway come into view, I depressed the accelerator to get up to speed and merge into commuter traffic.
As I depressed the accelerator the engine lost power, I pushed the accelerator to the floor but the engine and turbo's wouldn't spool-up. The engine threw a check-engine light and I limped over to the shoulder of the road. Turned the truck off, waited a minute then restarted the engine and drove on with-out any other issues. When I got to Tampa a Ford dealer put a scan device on the truck but no codes came up and it was like the event never happened. It was a bit concerning at the time losing power while trying to merge in to heavy traffic.
Does this sound like a LSPI event? I guess I will be changing the oil from the PUP to a SN+ low calcium oil....
Since new, after the factory break-in oil, I have used PUP 5W-30.
I was towing NJ to FL my boat and trailer weight about 5,500lbs and the SUV was also pretty loaded with stuff.
The boat is a center console and it was shrink-wrapped - so a lot of front windage and drag.
I stopped for the night in Jacksonville, FL, in the early morning I jumped back on I-95 North to take the 295 West exchange to get to I-10 West on the way to Tampa.
The I-95 to 295 ramp is a little steep, as I was making the turn up the ramp and as I could see the 295 roadway come into view, I depressed the accelerator to get up to speed and merge into commuter traffic.
As I depressed the accelerator the engine lost power, I pushed the accelerator to the floor but the engine and turbo's wouldn't spool-up. The engine threw a check-engine light and I limped over to the shoulder of the road. Turned the truck off, waited a minute then restarted the engine and drove on with-out any other issues. When I got to Tampa a Ford dealer put a scan device on the truck but no codes came up and it was like the event never happened. It was a bit concerning at the time losing power while trying to merge in to heavy traffic.
Does this sound like a LSPI event? I guess I will be changing the oil from the PUP to a SN+ low calcium oil....