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Recent content by ssmith891

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    Oil Consumption

    Interesting...I hadn't thought about the engine braking but that does make sense. Yes I believe the TracKey installation guide states that there may be some ping in lower RPMs, but mine occurs towards the top end while climbing up revs. It just makes me nervous pushing it continuously that hard...
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    Oil Consumption

    Also, has anyone had experience with the Ford Performance one?https://fordperformanceracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=25938
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    Oil Consumption

    Thank you guys. I'll look into it. Have you guys had this problem as well? I know it's kind of hit or miss from what I've read.
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    Oil Consumption

    All I can think of is the pinging is indication of oil being sucked back into the intake, ending in consumption. And this only occurs with TracKey. The oil separator helps but the pinging is still there.Oil life is 90%. Oil looks clean as well and is dead between min and max.
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    Oil Consumption

    So now one month and 1000 miles later, I check the oil dipstick...and the level is perfectly okay ???. However, I haven't used the TracKey once this whole time. I do have noticeable engine ping with the TracKey and have already contacted Ford Racing, and they recommended an oil separator. Got...
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    Oil Consumption

    Update: They couldn't find a trace of an external leak anywhere, and had me do an oil consumption test. They changed my oil/filter & marked my dipstick, filter, and drain plug and told me to report back in 1000 miles. I'll keep you guys posted on what they report back!
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    Oil Consumption

    VIN #: 1ZVBP8CU6C5260523 Boss #: 2292I don't have the build date. I went to Ford today and made an appointment for next Tuesday.
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    Oil Consumption

    I did forget to mention also, I have a JLT oil separator installed on the passenger side.
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    Oil Consumption

    I have a 2012 with 46,000 miles. I've had it almost a year and bought it with 26,000 as a CPO from Ford. I've done some research and understand that some oil consumption is considered normal, but I'm having to add roughly a quart every 1500 miles, give or take. I don't track the car, but it is...
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    TracKey Ping?

    Well...I stand corrected. After a couple days of having the JLT catch can on, my pinging with the TrackKey has become almost non existent. A little bit yesterday, but none today! Will keep you guys posted, but seems like it hopefully is a fix!
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    TracKey Ping?

    So just installed the passenger side JLT Oil Separator and went out for a test drive...still pinging not even at full throttle around 4k RPMs and above. I guess next stop is the dealer to further investigate.I've also done a little more digging on here and found that some members have been...
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    Suspension setting 5 all the time?

    I adjusted all 4 corners to setting 5 a few weeks ago and while it's a little rougher ride, I love it. Is there anything bad/stress to the suspension that will come from this if I leave it this way? I DD my Boss, main reason why I'm asking.
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    MT-82 Redline Lockouts

    I know I know before I get hit with the everyone's response to the MT-82's reputation. In it's defense, it actually shifts really well if you're not taking it all the way up to 7500 rpms. But once you start pushing it up there, it is extremely hard to shift, and it's almost sometimes like a...
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    TracKey Ping?

    Chevron, Shell, and QT. Mostly QT, but all 3 are top tier.
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    TracKey Ping?

    Do you suggest it's worth a try then? It sounds like either way an oil separator can only do more good in general.
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