Tech Tip: Engine Oil Leak on 2002-2004 Ford 4.0L VIN E Engines
The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding an engine oil leak on 2002-2004 Ford 4.0L VIN E engines. This condition is often thought to be resulting from a faulty rear main oil seal. Some vehicles equipped with this engine, and an engine build date of 04/01/2004 or earlier, may exhibit an oil leak from the rear of the engine. This leak may be coming from ….
Diagnostic Solutions: Engine Oil Changes
No Longer A ‘Generic’ Service; Variety of Blends Required To Meet Today’s Engine Requirements Years ago, an import shop could consider its shelves well-stocked if it contained a selection of single-viscosity oils in detergent or non-detergent blends. Today, a shop owner is confronted with stocking a variety of multi-viscosity oils, including 0w-20, 0w-40, 5w-20, 5w-30,
Tech Tip: Engine Oil Leak at Rear Main Oil Seal
If the owner of a 1986-2008 GM passenger car or light-duty truck comments on external oil leakage, a new design crankshaft main oil seal has been released, which incorporates features that improve high mileage durability. Replace the crankshaft rear main oil seal with the new design (P/N 12592195) using the new installation tool (EN-48108) and the following service procedures ….
Tech Tip: Ford Engine Oil Levels – How to Avoid Overfilling
Incorrect oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the oil level on the dipstick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or it is partway down the crosshatch area.
Tech Tip: Are Specialty Engine Oils Really Different?
After 75,000 miles, cars can begin to show their age. They may consume a bit more oil or oil could leak past intake valve stem seals. Higher mileage specialty motor oils typically contain additives that condition the rubber seals to help reduce oil consumption.
Tech Tip: Passat Coolant Leak at Engine Oil Cooler Hose
Some 2000 VW Passats with the 2.8 V6 5V engine may exhibit coolant leaking at the oil cooler hose. The problem may be caused by the oil cooler turning when the oil filter is removed or installed.
Specialty Engine Oils: Are They Really Different?
After 75,000 miles, cars can begin to show their age. They may consume a bit more oil or oil could leak past intake valve stem seals. Higher mileage specialty motor oils typically contain additives that condition the rubber seals to help reduce oil consumption.
Tech Tip: How Engine Oil Becomes Engine Sludge
Fresh engine oil is a clear, free-flowing liquid blend of base stock and additives that contains no fuel, water, coolant, dirt or other contaminants. In engines that have failed prematurely, the oil has very often been transformed into a high viscosity deposit of brown or black goo, commonly referred to as "sludge."
Tech Tip: Ford Engine Oil Levels – How to Avoid Overfilling
Incorrect oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the oil level on the dipstick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or it is partway down the crosshatch area.
How Engine Oil Becomes Engine Sludge
Fresh engine oil is a clear, free-flowing liquid blend of base stock and additives that contains no fuel, water, coolant, dirt or other contaminants. In engines that have failed prematurely, the oil has very often been transformed into a high viscosity deposit of brown or black goo, commonly referred to as “sludge.” When regular engine