2004 Ford pickup 5.4 liter motor tick noise
the motor on my son's 2004 Ford pickup, 5.4 liter motor has started making a ticking noise after it's warmed up, 94,000 miles, truck is in excellent condition other than this minor ticking noise. ...
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Gdetrailer wrote:
As far as dumping stuff like Lucus or other additives, don't.. They are nothing more than expensive junk and will not "fix" anything..
Good points from someone who knows that engine.
Beyond that however, engines tend to make different noises as they age....most notably extra ticking noises.
Trying a slightly heavier oil might be a good experiment, like a 10W40 for instance. Does it use any between changes ??
