7.3L Godzilla Oil Change, Lifter Failure & Warranty! F250 F350 Super Duty

7.3L Godzilla Oil Change, Lifter Failure & Warranty! F250 F350 Super Duty
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[@armedmariner]

I have 7.3 F350 XLT long bed. Fabulous truck. I change oil 4-5k increments. I use Ford oil and filter. Dude!!!!!! Oh my God. What a GREAT FIND. That Fumoto valve was on order seconds after you showed it. That’s a dang GAME CHANGER. No matter how hard I try, that 8 qts comes bustin out of there like a teen drinking beer! This valve is a Godsend. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

[@saltytrips]

No problem, have another oil change video coming soon with the valve update 👍

[@mcmillan1963]

As a new Godzilla owner I really appreciate all your videos. Keep them coming. Thanks

[@saltytrips]

… glad the videos are useful 👍, appreciate the support!

[@dereknew5298]

I am running Mobil 1 5w30 which meets the Ford Spec for the Godzilla engine. I have always been a fan of Mobil 1 and since I typically run my vehicles 10-12 years or more, I believe a full synthetic is the way to go. I have now discovered that they have a specific Mobil 1 truck and SUV that I may change too. I’m not sure what the real benefit will be but both oils meet the spec. I changed oil at 1500 miles and again at 5000 miles. I will now continue at 5000 mile intervals. Even with the price of synthetic, oil is about the cheapest thing you can put in an engine, so I don’t mind splurging a little. Through my 32 years of driving I have always maintained my vehicles very well. In those 32 years I have never had to pull a head off of an engine. I haven’t always run Mobil 1 (Valvoline in anything not getting Mobil 1) but I have always kept up the maintenance. My company vehicles have been no different, never any engine work done to even one of them. I have driven well over 1.5 million miles in my lifetime in all different types of trucks. I have my oil change at a shop that I actually worked at many years ago. The owner is very particular and they do a great job. I do believe that at the next oil change I will start requiring a Motorcraft oil filter. Not sure these days but Purolator used to manufacture the Motorcraft filters. The biggest issue with any engine is maintenance. Do it right and they will last a long time. My 2009 Toyota Tundra has 137000 miles on it. I bought it new. It is a great pickup. It lacks a lot of creature comforts that the new truck has but I would jump in it right now and drive it anywhere in the country.

[@saltytrips]

…. Mobil 1 is definitely a good option 👍, as long as it says WSS-M2C961-A1 your covered!

[@raymondmedeiros8614]

The problem is 95% of commercial vehicles. Rumor has it, it's low oil pressure at idle on commercial vehicles. Regular pickup trucks rarely have any oil related issues.

[@johnnyyarbrough9716]

I also have a 2022 Godzilla. Just had the dealer do a 10k oil change. I also got a oil sample kit from black stone . The tech filled up the sample bottle for me . Sent back to black stone waiting on results. They do a great job breaking down the oil and they will detect any metal particles. Hopefully all is well . New to your channel.

[@saltytrips]

… welcome aboard, keep us posted on the results 👍

[@jd24bdc72]

Yes, sir, I'm also 1 of the owners of 7.3 godzilla, and I watched a lot of videos about the 7.3 failure, and I hope this doesn't fail while we're on our trip me and my family with my camper n boat. So I do just that change oil n filter w/factory , and every 4 months w/low miles coz I don't drive it every day so hopefully everything is good, stay safe be bless 🤙🇵🇭

[@mikeells6338]

My 21 super duty with 7.3 with 51 k had issues with oil pump gear 6 months ago .a Fast forward to today the engine had compression problems . Dealer installed new long block . 2nd motor blew up running less than 5 minutes. Clip fell out breaking piston in 8 cylinder . Now 3rd motor is in . I love this truck . Hope the problems are finally gone . Crossing my fingers

[@atomicorang]

Today I changed the oil at 1055 miles. It’s the same engine as yours. Motorcraft all the way. It’s 2023 Lariat. Thanks it took 30 mins in my driveway sir. Thank you for your video I took pictures and kept receipts. I don’t trust my lifters.

[@saltytrips]

Thanks for the input and good luck, seems like the lift situation was pretty isolated and rare.

[@wallacegatlin]

I work for dpw and do maintenance on the new 2021 2022 Ford f450 with 7.3 gas . We have had 3 engines replaced and have three waiting to to be replaced . All had misfire and lifter noise . Have not personally looked in engines because of warranty work but it is a lifter problem .

[@winstonrocco1981]

That is the base oil you can use synthetic oil 5w30 . I use wix Xp filter and 5w30 ultra platinum pennzoil. Just keep your receipt s and don’t go over five thousand on oil change.

[@armedmariner]

Oh. By the way. My truck has 43k on the motor. No lifter issues. I sometimes beat the snot out of it too just because Godzilla is a nasty nasty beast! Grin. Best truck I have ever owned. F350 XLT long bed. Can’t drink a cup of coffee in it. Can’t test and drive. Safe truck because she’s a bucking bronco on back roads!

[@saltytrips]

👊💥

[@Plama3300]

Awesome video and even cooler truck!!

[@saltytrips]

👊💥

[@CarlCowles]

I had lifter failure. It started ticking at 7k miles, and got progressively worse until long block replacement at 26k miles. The service manager said its mostly motorhomes/delivery trucks they have had lifter failure, mine was the first truck.

[@saltytrips]

… where going to be towing a 5th wheel rv 😳

[@denverbasshead]

​@@saltytripsyou should be fine, it's on the trucks and vehicles that have high idle time. Don't idle your truck since it has the variable displacement oil pump.

[@saltytrips]

@@denverbasshead it’s inevitable, we have dogs that have to wait in the truck when we set up and tear down, and truck has to idle. Is what it is 🤷‍♂️

[@denverbasshead]

@@saltytrips oh okay well Yea keep an eye out then. My idle hours are around 9% of my total engine hours. And I'm in the country so no city style driving for 90% of my driving. I'm keeping my fingers crossed

[@saltytrips]

@@denverbasshead … ill keep everyone posted on its progress, especially towing 12,000 lbs.

[@jayd1008]

does the diff have a drain plug ?

[@bikerider5296]

The Motorcraft synthetic blend is the bare minimum oil Ford wants you to use. As long as you are using a 5w-30 viscosity you will not void your warranty. You would be far better off using a full synthetic oil. Also, the Motorcraft oil filters have had issues with glue breaking loose inside the canister that could go through the engine. Far better filters for this engine. Look at Wix, or the Purolator Boss.

[@Skillerj7]

I’m sorry the 7.3 uses the same filter as a 4.0 sohc I wasn’t expecting that

[@denverbasshead]

The oil change meter in yhe truck is either 10k miles or 1 year. I only have 21k miles but ive done 4 oil changes so far and some of those were at the 1 year mark and it said 0% oil life left. I got one of the first godzillas of the assembly like, we ordered ours January of 2020. It's been great so far. Next oil change I'll look and see if I notice any metal in the oil

[@saltytrips]

… 🤞🤞 i think this phenomenon is few and far between

[@alrefaei82]

In our gm world many guys switch from 0w20 that the manufacturer requires to 5w40 and seems helping with lifters problems

[@paulrine7447]

I seen that it was not there but, you forgot to mention to make sure the old gasket comes off with the old filter. a double gasket will ruin your day.

[@saltytrips]

Wasn’t really a “how to” oil change video, just addressing warranty protection concerns doing oil changes and through in a few helpful tools.

[@D_gas_bob]

The Ford oil kept my 6.0 PSD going without a single injector change in 95,000 miles.

[@anonymous_friend]

I'd like to do a brake fluid flush, but not sure its something I could do at home easily or not.

[@martinmdl6879]

If you read the back of the Motorcraft oil 5Qt bottle, it says ILSAC-5. I use Mobil 1 5W30 which is ILSAC-6, offers more protection. If you read the fine print, 10K mile oil change intervals are for "perfect conditions". I do 6K intervals with the better oil. KEEP A LOG....! If you do not write it down, it never happened (warranty). 8 Qts, Type of Oil and Filter, followed by date and mileage, date and mileage, kept in glove box until warranty expires. Windshields get replaced and the stickers disappear. I put a small sticker on the sun visor - next oil change, miles, date. My vehicles are low mileage - easy to check and not forget. At 9 months the oil must go regardless of miles.

[@saltytrips]

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[@rolosnismoz34]

What mm is that for the oil filter cap?

[@saltytrips]

@@rolosnismoz34 link in description area 👍

[@Bill-p2s]

Try a K&N high flow oil filter

[@hectorortega9131]

Road debris can hit open the oil drain cock while going down the road, Also hot oil can continuously run around 230° fahrenheit and i dont know if we can trust them Chinese oil rubber seals in such valve, if seal softens, so will the ball inside causing it to possibly become open with vibration, the rubber seal interference is what keeps the valve lever in the closed position. Carefull,.. Check your valve after a week of so of use, and check that it Positively stays in the closed position and feels snug all the way tru its open and closed stroke.

[@saltytrips]

So far so good, zero issues, highly unlikely road debris will open valve, double locking and anything would hit the axle or cross member before touching the valve. I’ll update on next oil change.

[@armedmariner]

When I install mine I’ll look to see if there’s a way to put lock wire on their. Snip it off and replace each oil change. I love the idea of that valve though!!!!

[@bryanthornton6787]

It also says in the owners manual: "We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline." No mention of the WSS-M2C961-A1 in that paragraph. So, does that mean if I use an oil that is 5w-30 and has the API certification but the oil says it meets Ford WSS-M2C961-A, WSS-M2C946-B1 or WSS-M2C946-A that I'm in the wrong?

[@saltytrips]

… right below where you read that it list the specifications for engine oil, WSS-M2C9461-A, then right below that the recommended specs for cold weather oil is listed. Just putting the info out there.

[@bryanthornton6787]

@@saltytrips Yes, I know where it is stated. What does the statement I quoted mean then?

[@saltytrips]

@@bryanthornton6787 it means if your not going to run motor craft it should meet the standard specified. Like Mobile One

[@bryanthornton6787]

@@saltytrips Then the statement should include the specification to be clear.

[@saltytrips]

@@bryanthornton6787 … they are included right below the statement, seemed clear to me 🤷‍♂️

[@atomicorang]

Looks like no mess to me

[@bigchief113]

You da man!

[@haroldbelcher2834]

YES=pre-fill filter

[@saltytrips]

@@haroldbelcher2834 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LCeKdmrrWfhZIsi=vUAhThHeq8mo0-VS

[@mariomozie2102]

Love it

[@MrCocoriver]

and save reciets to prove what you re buying

[@saltytrips]

Thats why i buy from Amazon, it is in my purchase history i can print out any time 👍

[@atomicorang]

Good call saving all paperwork.

[@billsharko3007]

I would not trust that drain valve for any off road driving at all. Thats all I would need is the valve getting hit by something and opening up draining the oil.

[@saltytrips]

Yeah I would definitely stay away from rock crawling , those days are long behind us.

[@armedmariner]

I’m putting that Fumoto in and I am not much of a rock climber anymore either. I am saving the stock plug though in my oil change drawer.

[@natalieandbear]

Ford oil filters are built really well, you don’t know what you’re talking about. . The ford oil I don’t think is that great and it doesn’t have as many additives like Mobil 1 fs. You need to do more research before telling people that don’t know any better things that you didn’t research. Sorry for being that guy. Just kidding I love your video hahahaha but I am right.

[@saltytrips]

@@natalieandbear what are you talking about, i never said don’t use Ford filter, I use them with every oil change.

[@winstonrocco1981]

Wix xp is better

[@bryanstaten5585]

Personally I would not recommend using that drain valve. Imagine being off road and some brush, a root, or rock knocking that valve open and draining your oil. By the time you realize it the damage has already been done.

[@saltytrips]

I believe I covered that

[@kenj.8897]

What you need to understand is the Ford owners manual is for bare minimum requirements. Do you think synthetic blend is better than a full synthetic? Motorcraft oil filters have about the worst micron efficiency you can buy . There is a reason they are only 3.74 . Manual is bare minimum specs.

[@saltytrips]

I feel like you didn’t even watch the video, I addressed that.

[@kenj.8897]

​@@saltytripsSo your concerned about the 7.3 and you make a video using subpar oil and filter

[@saltytrips]

@@kenj.8897 I’m not concerned about the 7.3 at all, you missed the point completely

[@wakeupamerica2024]

Do you even know the micron ratings for any other oil filters? Judging from your original comment you have no idea.

[@armedprophet3321]

I don’t put that cheap factory garbage in my vehicles. I run Amsoil. The manufacturer cannot deny a warranty claim because you changed your own oil or do your own maintenance, that was hashed out in court many years ago. But the oil you use must meet the same requirements as the manufacturer (obviously).

[@saltytrips]

That was the point of the video

[@armedprophet3321]

@@saltytrips But you are using that garbage oil. Unless you get rid of a vehicle every five years you are stuck with that vehicle for along time and using crappy oil has long term ramifications long after the warranty has expired.

[@saltytrips]

@@armedprophet3321 🤣😂👍

[@deal492]

So if you use the Motorcraft oil and filter that is specified in the manual... you're covered by their requirements... GOT IT!!

[@armedprophet3321]

@@deal492 Yep and all the premature engine wear that goes with it so after the warranty is up you have to pay for repairs.

[@dontwantnospam]

do you ever send your oil for testing?