Guys,

I just noticed that the last couple of oil changes, I have been using oil. My truck has about 76K on it, so I was surprised when I had to add 2 1/2 quarts. I haven't read that Duratecs use oil, but what is your experience?

Thanks for the help!

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-=James - http://www.fordthunderbird.net
1995 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L V8 - PBR Mustang Calipers, Tuned by American MotorSport, aluminum driveshaft, Ford Racing 3.73 gears, Trac-Lock
2002 Ford Ranger XLT - 2007 Mazda5

are you the origanl owner??? if not it could have scored clyinder walls and bad rings............maybe from overheating>>?

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2007 ranger 2.3 5 speed "civic killer" 1961 jeep cj-5 REDNECK RICER [><] "If a leave here tomorrow will you still remember me" Lynyrd Skynyrd 4 ever

I think we figured it out today. The oil change guy noticed that the underside of my car is totally caked in oil. He thinks it might be the main seal, but he put in that colored additive to see exactly where its coming from..

Good news is, I bought a General Motors Warranty, which has a few thousand miles and a few months left.. I win! If its the main seal, someone will have to pull the engine or transmission.

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-=James - http://www.fordthunderbird.net
1995 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L V8 - PBR Mustang Calipers, Tuned by American MotorSport, aluminum driveshaft, Ford Racing 3.73 gears, Trac-Lock
2002 Ford Ranger XLT - 2007 Mazda5