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1) While the oil pumps have proven to be extremely reliable on these engines (as have the engines themselves), the oil pressure sending unit shows up as an occasional problem area. The standard operating procedure for debugging this is to A) remove the oil pressure sender and screw in a physical gauge, and assuming the gauge shows the oil pressure to be in the normal operating range, replace the sender.
2) A little lifter noise following an oil change is normal for ALL cars and ALL engines, especially so if you don't "prime" the new filter by prefilling it with oil. These engines are also picky about the quality of the "Anti-Drainback Valve" built into the filter, and following a cold-start on some engines using a filter with a less effective ADV will cause the same valve train noise you heard following your oil change. FWIW, I've found that the Motorcraft FL-1A oil filter keeps my engines very quiet following a cold-start, that said, the FL-1A is a larger capacity filter and will require you to add say 5.25 quarts of oil following an oil change to bring the oil level up to the MAX line on the dipstick.
Long story short, have your engine tested to confirm that the oil pressure is acceptable, and if your engine is like 99% of the other ones out there with an oil pressure light issue, simply replace the sending unit.
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Shipo
Hot / cold weather, full or empty tank it doesnt matter.
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Chris
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It compares favorably with other Haynes manuals for conciseness, clarity of both written instructions and photographs and is thorough. I used it step by step to replace horns, headlight bulbs and to go through a 30,000 mile check up and service. I also checked it’s description for changing wiper blades, oil and oil filters, air filters and general repairs and found it both accurate and easy to understand.
I’ve been happy with Haynes manuals over the years and recommend all vehicle owners purchase one even if you don’t expect to do any repair or service yourself. It helps to know the information, to be aware of how your car works and to talk in a reasonably intelligent manner (on your part anyway) when you take your vehicle in for service.
I’m happy with this purchase.
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I have in the past found and repaired Evap System leaks due to bad hoses. They were always straight forward & located in the hoses up under the driver's seat area around the pump & valve/box area. This does not seem to be the case this time.
Due to physical limitation from health issues, I am trying to avoid placing the van up on 4 stands & removing obstructions to hand & visually inspect every line in the Evap/Fuel line system.
It seems to me that this should be possible by adapting an old cap to put the air into the tank, but I do not know if this approach could damage any parts.
Any input would be appreciated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bf5w3AZR_0
Any Ideas on where to start looking?