1998 Ford F 150 Truck Super Low On Oil Developed Strong Shimmy Drive Now Hard

1998 FORD F-150
172,000 MILES
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DAVIDHUFFMAN1
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My truck was super low on oil and developed a strong shimmy when i drive now and has a hard time acclerating. This has just started today and there are no signs of a leak on my driveway I am confused on what is going on...
Feb 27, 2013 at 3:16 AM
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DAVIDHUFFMAN1
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and i did put the oil back in it...
Feb 27, 2013 at 3:19 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the damage may already have been done from no oil. always check your oil everytime you get fuel.

most like have internal damage on the mains/rod bearings. have a shop check it for you. adding oil will not bring it back to life without repairing the damage

Roy
Feb 27, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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