[DeTomaso] Ford Eco-boost engine problems (NPC)

[Curt Hall]

Does Ford or anyone else have a idea of what might be the problem? The fix? I assume this might lead to shorten the engine life?

--- On Thu, 12/20/12, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:


From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Ford Eco-boost engine problems (NPC)
To: detomaso at POCA.com
Date: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 12:53 PM


Wow...that's interesting.

I run Amsoil in my cars but I chose a different oil analysis company.  Blackstone Labs.  They ship the kits to you for free.  You pay $25 at the time you get the analysis, plus shipping cost.  It's about the same as the Amsoil kit price but you don't pay up front.

Asa

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-----Original message-----
From: MikeLDrew at aol.com
To: detomaso at POCA.com
Sent: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 17:03:22 GMT+00:00
Subject: [DeTomaso] Ford Eco-boost engine problems (NPC)

Hi guys,

I got this from Tom Georgalos, a Nor-Cal Shelby Club guy who runs a large 
repair shop in Salinas, CA near Laguna Seca.   He's also an Amsoil 
distributor.   He wrote:

It seems there are many Ford Eco-Boost vehicles showing excessive fuel 
dilution and cylinder wash down.
 
How do I know?  We were tipped off at SEMA with Amsoil Tech Dept, who is 
conducting a sideline study of oil analysis samples from these trucks.  I was 
also tipped off by a friend with a brand new Eco-Boost F150.
 
We did oil analysis on 2 oil samples;  14,500 miles and 4.500 miles.  The 
truck now has a bit over 19,000 miles on it.  Both samples showed abnormal 
to severe fuel dilution.  Both oil samples were Amsoil Synthetic oil and 
showed a start in viscosity change, yet engine wear was kept to a minimum.  I 
have also compared our samples to some other samples posted on Internet and I 
see for example extreme engine wear at just 5,000 with Mobil 1 synthetic oil 
with equal amount of fuel dilution.
 
Ford knows about this and they really aren't doing anything about it as 
yet.  In some places they are combating this with a change in oil change 
interval from 7,500 miles to 3,000 miles.
 
All the trucks involved seem and feel great to drive.  It is like a silent 
killer, sort of like running around with high blood pressure.
 
I know have 2 more customers that are coming in, that we are going to 
sample and help them protect their warranty's and document.
 
I am looking for anybody else that we may be able to tip off or alert.
 
I have oil sample kits ready to go, if anybody is interested and the cost 
is nominal per kit.  Oil analysis documents what is happening inside these 
motors and any other motors.  These kits can be drop shipped and we would 
love to add to our arsenal of accumulated reports in the grand scheme of 
things.
 
Possibly somebody else has more information and had trouble with Ford, 
please side line me and tell me.
 
Thanks in advance.
 
Tom Georgalos
 
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If you have a new Ford and want to start collecting data now, contact Tom 
at GreekGT350 at aol.com and he'll hook you up with a kit.

Mike
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