What did you do to the expy today

[BlueStangGT]

New oil and filter today. Advance had this oil on clearance for $2.50 / quart and I was lucky enough to find 7 quarts close to home. That, an FL-820S filter, 1 minor scrape, and I bled from only one place. Pretty successful in my book, lol!

 

[hammerg26]

Changed the oil and filter. Motorcraft 5-30.

Side note: how do you get oil stains out of concrete?

Brake cleaner


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[LyoddChrissmiss]

Had the center section of the chrome front grille vinyl wrapped.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Changed 5 of 8 plugs. Will finish up Monday when I have more time. 79K on them, so I'm doing them a little early, but better than doing them too late.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Oil change today at ~176K. Massive to-do list in the works for the truck. After putting on 23K in just 11 months, things kind of snuck up on me.

 

[scoot0073]

Used it as a bar [emoji23][emoji23]

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[Aspen03]

Scoot, I feel like you could make a nice can/bottle holder that can quickly hook into that slot in the bumper. Good winter project!

Checked fluids, filled 'em up and corrected tire pressures on it and the navigator since its finally dropping to the 20s and 30s this weekend.

Waiting for this rain to stop the every other day crap so I can get a good wash and wax knocked out and at least reap the benefits of the effort for a few days.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

My truck started making a racket about 10 days ago and I knew my belt tensioner and one of my smooth idler pulleys needed replacement. Although I am not a "throw parts at it" kind of guy, I decided to replace all 3 idler pulleys, the belt tensioner and the belt considering that I was able to get them all for about $190. The other smooth idler pulley and the belt both could have waited, but I did them anyway. The grooved idler spun ok, but was noisy AF. The belt tensioner was obliterated and, apparently, had started to chew into my front cover. I caught it before it became catastrophic, but if I had kept driving for much longer the front cover would have been toast.



Here's the new one for easy comparison:

 

[Trainmaster]

Hey ManUp, what was the mileage? I'd like to do mine before it ceases up one February night and instantly throws the belt through the radiator.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Hey ManUp, what was the mileage? I'd like to do mine before it ceases up one February night and instantly throws the belt through the radiator.

179K.

I just noticed that despite the big "Made in Canada" displayed on the new tensioner, one of the components of it in that photo is clearly labeled "China." Ugh. You can't escape that chit.

 

[Trainmaster]

No, nearly impossible to escape. Seems we were trying to push that crap out of the country, but alas, the effort will end soon.

I really don't like their bearings, but sometimes you don't have much of a choice. Wish the suppliers would advertise the Country of Origin on their Web sites, so I didn't have to guess.

 

[Allan Villa]

Tested winter tires

 

[Trainmaster]

Allen, what's that you're parking on up there?

 

[Allan Villa]

That’s my driveway/walkpath. I live in a small farm town.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

I had the trans serviced (drain fill, filter - no flush). She rolled over 180K as I drove home.

 

[Geoff Clarke]

I changed the plugs in my 07, researched all the horror stories first and got a quote from the dealer who wanted almost $800 to do if which would go up if something broke. I decided to attempt the job myself and it actually didn't go too bad. I ran some Marvel Mystery Oil through a tank of gas and squirted some PB Blaster down first and let it soak a few hours. The only one that gave me grief was #3 on the passenger side, I couldn't get the socket over it or the boot back over it. I did some research and used a piece of 3/4" round brass that I cut some teeth into and ran it around the plug then hit it again with air and all of a sudden the socket fit and all went smoothly afterwards. She runs like new now, I'll monitor fuel mileage for a bit also to see if there's any improvement. I also took the molded running boards off, they're useful clearly but I don't like the look. I'll probably put some tube style black ones on at a later date.

 

[joethefordguy]

EDIT 2004 XLT 4x4 SSV (Fire Dept.)

AAA towed it to my guy, who replaced the lost keys. they had to do a complete rekey since they had no master to work from. They also checked the fluid squirter for the WW, since apparently I don't know how to work it. they're dropping it back off shortly.
once i get it back, I'm taking it to get steaks for my new grill.

before that, I replaced the wheels and tires, upgrading 2" taller. Also, I finally got my Umbrella Corporation parking sticker and company emblem.
Finally, I got a tuner (SCT Livewire TS+) of limited usage for which I overpaid and have received pitiful company support.

 

[nycnftm]

I passed the emissions test for the last time necessary on the very first try for the first time.

 

[Machete]

Last two days drove 80-85mph for 2-3 hrs straight.

She has 214,***.

Not even a hiccup.

 

[hammerg26]

Last two days drove 80-85mph for 2-3 hrs straight.

She has 214,***.

Not even a hiccup.

Mine is sitting at 224k and still going.
I hit 80 every now and again (in ATL). No worries.
Did just replace all four corner’s brakes.




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