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    09 3v power loss "cured" with 5w40

    Look, it's a goofy question here, but just to make sure - Did you check the simple stuff? * Spark Plugs replaced? * Air Filter clean? * Throttle Body clean? * Fuel Injectors clean? * MAF sensor clean? I've had lazy injectors (not in my ford) that ran fine at idle, but couldn't keep up when...
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    Are fuel injectors a wear item?

    So I finally had the chance to put a scanner on it, and fuel trims were good. Bank 1 short term bounced between -7 and +4 Bank 1 long term was pretty steady right around -3.6. Bank 2 short term bounced in the same range. Bank 2 long term bounced between -1.8 and -3.2. While those both...
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    Gas mileage question

    Either you guys are all lying like fishermen, or I've got an MPG problem. I'm averaging 9 city, 12 highway in my 14 w/127 on the clock. Fresh plugs, fresh fluids, fresh O2s, light foot, stock michelin defenders, etc... Started a separate post about it elsewhere.
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    Dreaded Humming from Front end

    Could very well be an issue with the IWEs. Had a mechanic tell me that on these trucks the hubs and IWEs should be replaced at the same time, as a failure of one will wear the other out prematurely. Of course mine was the other direction - replaced the IWEs about 10k ago and did not replace the...
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    Are fuel injectors a wear item?

    Morning all! '14 EL KR 4WD w/127k miles. No codes/MIL. Question: Do you consider fuel injectors as a wear item that should be replaced periodically? I'm struggling to hit double digit MPG in the city, and only reach around 12 on the highway. From what I see, those are both about 25% below...
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    Rebuild, repower, or just replace?

    Does anyone think there’s any point in trying to rebuild the existing engine?
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    Rebuild, repower, or just replace?

    Oh, they did. Bought a Toyota Highlander. Now they’re trying to figure out what to do with the Expy - repair it for a second vehicle, or sell it for parts/scrap. The shop’s quote of $8k is … absurd. But we can find a different shop to put in an engine or rebuild it if it’s worthwhile.
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    Rebuild, repower, or just replace?

    Hay all - Some friends of mine have a 12 limited EL with 160k or so. Problem is that he drove it with no oil. “Something” happened and all the oil “drained out” while he was driving it. Did he pull over when the oil light came on? Nope. Drove it till it died. The next day, I got it to turn...
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    Horizontal headlight adjustment

    No repairs I know of. Possible before I bought it of course, but there’s no tell-tale signs of damage. Yes, bulb is fully seated.
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    Horizontal headlight adjustment

    Good morning all! After switching out my headlight bulbs this weekend, it’s apparent the right side headlight needs a horizontal adjustment. It shines far off to the right, illuminating the sidewalk more than the street and leaving a dark spot right in my path of travel. This was true with...
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    Trans Temp. thru Kenwood

    MX. I went back and forth with UG over and over and they kept giving me bad codes, then got mad at me for asking again. "try this." Didn't work. "ok, try this." Still didn't work. "We don't know. Maybe it's not supported?" Long story short, if you can post a pic of your coding, it'd be...
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    Trans Temp. thru Kenwood

    **thread hijack** How did you get the UltraGauge to display trans temp? I've fought and fought and fought with mine to the point I dont use it because it never displayed correctly.
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    Traction options?

    Just resurrecting this thread to provide an update. My previous issues were with the tires. When I brought the truck home, they were mismatched and bald(ish), so I threw on a set of Hercules tires that had good tread. It got me by, but traction was still bad. This winter I bought a set of...
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    Grinding when ... stopped?

    Could be, but only grinds in the one direction and fluid is full and good.
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    Grinding when ... stopped?

    Ok fellas, this is a new one for me. I get a grinding noise when I turn the wheel all the way to the left when near the end of the steering wheel travel. It happens and is most apparent at low speeds, which is fairly common and could point toward a cv joint or bearing, right? Even an IWE, but I...
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