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I studied that for a bit this morning. A handful of dual sump pan designs are made in such a way that, while the engine is running, the front sump is in use. After shutdown, the front sump slowly drains back into the rear. These were referenced in some 4x4 forums for specific builds and...

While studying and taking feedback for dealers, I'd do some research on local speed and performance shops. Gearhead shops. The majority of these businesses are locally-owned. While they're in business to make a profit, they're also doing it because they love cars. Afterwards, you can load your...

I question the two in the video, purporting that synthetic oil can cause issues in Coyotes or that it is "aggressive" to bearings with an aluminum-alloy face. The engine they are working on is a Gen1 spec, dating that power plant to 2011-2014. As the tear-down continues, they make several...

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/leak-area-behind-passenger-flooded-with-water.101947/page-2 This was an issue plaguing some S550s: covers coming loose in the door jam, then letting water in.

If Uber and Lyft are not available, is your dealer offering home service? Ford is rolling that out now, for things like oil changes, routine maintenance and recall items. If they offer it and if you're within 20 mi / 32 km, this might be a nice option. Failing that, I've dealt with...

Check into Track Day insurance, from the local vendor or a company. Your auto policy will not cover any accidents or damage that occurs at the track. Regarding the warranty, yes, racing will void the the warranty. From the 2024 Warranty Guide, printed page 6: "*** Ford disclaims the implied...

Skye is a weekend and Holiday car, so she naturally doesn't accumulate a lot of miles. A few thousand a year. Following the Ford OLM, I'm doing once a year oil changes. The oil and all under hood fluids are checked once a month. At that time, I also look for any leaks, any tells something is...

I did my first change at about 1,250 miles / 2,000 km and have been following the Ford Oil Life Monitor since. At the initial oil change, I had an oil analysis done. The results showed high copper and silicon, which is normal for Ford engines and their first change. The silicon primarily stems...

Whatever you decide, follow the prescribed maintenance schedule, always using materials and parts that meet or exceed Ford's guidelines. Further, be consistent in the product (oil) used. While you can change oil brands occasionally over time, any one oil change does not remove all the oil. It...

Given the option, I'd forgo an outside cover. - Modern coatings and protectants can care for the finishes - A cover can attract varmints (nice home), and vandals (must be something valuable here) - The potential for moisture trapping, especially if on grass - Physical damage from rubbing or...

I'm hearing two different sounds, both of which I consider normal. The first sound is consistent and well-timed; these are your injectors ticking. The second sound, the random one, sounds like the BBQ tick. Spoiler Alert: the following thread lists Ford's statement on the tick in the first...

^ On the day I took receipt of my car, as I witnessed the "detailers" getting it ready for me, I actually stopped them. It was quite shocking what they were doing, attempting to do, materials they were using. I thanked them for their time and asked them to slowly back away from the car, so no...

Very early on in production, Ford paused to perform some type of cylinder head review or fix on S650s. It wasn't very clear what the issue was, but tells or comments highlighted something with top end of the engine. I wonder if this is Ford's way of confirming their earlier actions will correct...

In our examples, heat is energy which is not doing work. Heat and energy flow from areas of higher concentrations or more excited states to lower ones. Where that heat goes and how quickly is the problem concerning us. If the ambient air temperature is 50 F / 10 C, heat transfer is easier and...

No telling what happened to it. I suspect it was not put in correctly at the factory, but we'll never know. https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-bolt-w721985s900 Your local dealer might price match. Levittown is selling those screws for $3.66 each if you FIY.

With the S550 discontinued, parts like the covers have been selling at a discount. If you have ready access to one to try out, you could do that. But I doubt it'd fit well or look good. They are tailor made to those models and fit like a sweater. I have one of Ford's indoor covers for my '22...

It's a good thing to check, especially when taking receipt. The car will ship with the tires at 40 psi / 2.75 bar. The pressures should be lowered to the expected as part of the dealer's inspection process. But they don't always do everything they're supposed to. I checked the Owners Manual...

I've been thinking about that... - The engine and the drivetrain are designed as a system. Ford installed a thermostat to operate at a given set point, the engine at a certain temperature range. While a cooler thermostat might have a positive effect at peak Summer, it could be detrimental the...

When you receive the parts and are reviewing the instructions, first few pages will have a paragraph specifying the weight of oil to use. As an example, referenced are the instructions for the Whipple Kit, F150, Coyote...

I trolled several threads on the topic. Some involving street driving in the south. Others, when people track. Like any oil thread, there is no consensus. Some continue to use 5W-30, others 0W-40, 10W-40 or 15W-50. You name it. It's all over the place. The 2024 Owners Manual says 5W-30 can...