What have you done to your ride lately?

[Silverback]

Well the new Powerstroke HO has a water cooled turbo so I imagine they had the same tech on the older EcoBoosts.

 

[AlienXtx]

Which is why I steered away from the turbo version on my son's. Once they get up past 100k they start needing some maintenance on the turbos and direct injection systems on the older ones. The newer ones use direct injection and regular and are less prone to issues.

 

[balakay]

ignorant question, but how does antifreeze get into the turbo? I'm pretty sure the turbos have an oil line, but other than that it is just the intake and exhaust ports, right?

Well I'll be....looks to be a thing.

Good luck finding an 8 year old.

Water cooled turbo. Can leak past the seals and end up inside the turbo. Can then either burn out the exhaust or get in the oil and go back to the oil pan from my understanding. However, I don't think this is my problem after all. I spent about an hour this morning crawling all over/under the engine bay looking for any signs of a leak. The truck hadn't ran since yesterday afternoon but I didn't see any staining around fittings, old coolant pooled up on skidplates, etc. I drove to OReilly to pick up a gallon of coolant and while I was there I grabbed a new radiator cap. When I popped the hood to check the PSI of the cap (they had 16psi and 21psi options), I could smell coolant. So I got home, let it cool a bit and topped off the coolant and installed the new cap. Started it and let it run for about 15 minutes while I changed some burnt out Christmas bulbs. Went back and there was steam coming from the fitting on the bottom of the coolant reservoir. Apparently this is a common failure point. The parts to fix it are about $50 I believe so I'll try that. If that doesn't fix the problem, I'll go from there. I think the reason I never saw it before is that it sits on top of the radiator and if the electric fans are running, you obviously can't see the steam because the fans are blowing it away.

 

[Taco Loco]

Just bought one for my son, picking it up Saturday. 2014 F150 extended cab XLT 3.7 (non-turbo) V6 88k miles denim blue.

Nice find on low mileage for that year.

 

[balakay]

Replacement parts ordered from Pegasus Auto Racing. The OEM uses a quick connect hose end to attach to the reservoir on top of the radiator. It has an o-ring inside of it that can break down overtime and leak. Pegasus has a kit that replaces it all with a hose and hose clamps. I could have sourced the parts myself and saved some money but this way I don't have to worry about it. All the parts are ready to go and guaranteed to fit.

Silicone Hose Kit, Ford F150 5.0 / EcoBoost Reservoir, Black - Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies

Fix the leaky quick-disconnect elbow on the coolant tank of your 2011-14 Ford F150! Our kit replaces the clip joint with a reliable clamp-on black hose.

www.pegasusautoracing.com

 

[Taco Loco]

Water cooled turbo. Can leak past the seals and end up inside the turbo. Can then either burn out the exhaust or get in the oil and go back to the oil pan from my understanding. However, I don't think this is my problem after all. I spent about an hour this morning crawling all over/under the engine bay looking for any signs of a leak. The truck hadn't ran since yesterday afternoon but I didn't see any staining around fittings, old coolant pooled up on skidplates, etc. I drove to OReilly to pick up a gallon of coolant and while I was there I grabbed a new radiator cap. When I popped the hood to check the PSI of the cap (they had 16psi and 21psi options), I could smell coolant. So I got home, let it cool a bit and topped off the coolant and installed the new cap. Started it and let it run for about 15 minutes while I changed some burnt out Christmas bulbs. Went back and there was steam coming from the fitting on the bottom of the coolant reservoir. Apparently this is a common failure point. The parts to fix it are about $50 I believe so I'll try that. If that doesn't fix the problem, I'll go from there. I think the reason I never saw it before is that it sits on top of the radiator and if the electric fans are running, you obviously can't see the steam because the fans are blowing it away.

Interesting, didn't know that this was issue on these trucks, and of course I really have looked into it either.

Hopefully, it's $50 cost that resolves the issue.

 

[balakay]

Interesting, didn't know that this was issue on these trucks, and of course I really have looked into it either.

Hopefully, it's $50 cost that resolves the issue.

Looks like this fitting and the fitting that connects the hoses to the turbos themselves are common failure points from what I've read.

 

[AlienXtx]

Water cooled turbo. Can leak past the seals and end up inside the turbo. Can then either burn out the exhaust or get in the oil and go back to the oil pan from my understanding. However, I don't think this is my problem after all. I spent about an hour this morning crawling all over/under the engine bay looking for any signs of a leak. The truck hadn't ran since yesterday afternoon but I didn't see any staining around fittings, old coolant pooled up on skidplates, etc. I drove to OReilly to pick up a gallon of coolant and while I was there I grabbed a new radiator cap. When I popped the hood to check the PSI of the cap (they had 16psi and 21psi options), I could smell coolant. So I got home, let it cool a bit and topped off the coolant and installed the new cap. Started it and let it run for about 15 minutes while I changed some burnt out Christmas bulbs. Went back and there was steam coming from the fitting on the bottom of the coolant reservoir. Apparently this is a common failure point. The parts to fix it are about $50 I believe so I'll try that. If that doesn't fix the problem, I'll go from there. I think the reason I never saw it before is that it sits on top of the radiator and if the electric fans are running, you obviously can't see the steam because the fans are blowing it away.

That issue isn't just on the eco boosts, some of the other 150/250 have it too.

 

[AlienXtx]

Nice find on low mileage for that year.

Thanks. Very clean Carfax with dealership done services. I found it on Carvana so it cost a bit more then it should, but CL and FB marketplace are ridiculous and the used car lots are no better.

 

[CowboyTaco]

Maybe Carvana will start dumping inventory soon...

 

[Taco Loco]

Thanks. Very clean Carfax with dealership done services. I found it on Carvana so it cost a bit more then it should, but CL and FB marketplace are ridiculous and the used car lots are no better.

I have heard some bad stories about folks buying from them and not receiving titles?

I haven't looked at them or considered them yet.

 

[AlienXtx]

Maybe Carvana will start dumping inventory soon...

Yeah from what I've read they need $ after buying out another dealer

I have heard some bad stories about folks buying from them and not receiving titles?

I haven't looked at them or considered them yet.

I've read that too, but read more positive stuff. I sold them my F250 and they cut me another check because they didn't pay it off before my next payment hit. Ended up giving me about $600 more then they should have

 

[balakay]

Parts will be here Friday. Hopefully early enough that I can get the hose swapped out before work that night.

 

[Taco Loco]

Sean got nice used 4runner today.

 

[Silverback]

2WD so the plan is to 1Ton SAS it and throw an Atlas in there. Looking for 40D's!!

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I gots some reds for sale

 

[Taco Loco]

Oil & filter and new metal housing@114,336

Rear diff oil(1/16" of metal mesh on magnet, fluid was probably original, but it was still transparent.

Air filter, Cabin filter, New wiper blades.

Looks like the tie rods were recently replaced and front brakes.

 

[balakay]

Oil & filter and new metal housing@114,336

Rear diff oil(1/16" of metal mesh on magnet, fluid was probably original, but it was still transparent.

Air filter, Cabin filter, New wiper blades.

Looks like the tie rods were recently replaced and front brakes.

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Did I miss how you ended up with a 4Runner? Ditch the LX?

 

[Taco Loco]

Did I miss how you ended up with a 4Runner? Ditch the LX?

Added a 2013 4R SR5 2wd to the fleet, my oldest will be driving this suv, it will be titled in my name, the plan is for him to drive it back to college after the Xmas break.

 

[Taco Loco]

I got 2 extra keys programed today.