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    2009 running boards & car wash

    Interesting thought. Since this vehicle was bought for the wife, the running boards are here to stay -- as long as they work. They were factory-installed and operate in "auto mode" (deployed when any door is opened) or there's an override to allow for having them "off" (not deployed regardless...
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    2009 running boards & car wash

    Thank you! Many thanks for your response. I suspected as much but wanted some confirmation of my thinking. Ran it through today - no problems. Appreciate you taking time to offer your perspective.
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    2009 running boards & car wash

    Can the retractable running boards on the 2009 EB EL be in the deployed position for running it through an automated brush-type car wash or is this not recommended? The manual gives directions for keeping them in the deployed position while doors are closed for washing and accessing the roof...
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    color change in oil--water

    I've also found this to be a good source of information re: oils and related topics for cars, trucks, and marine engines. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
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    Wheels for 2009 EB EL

    Thanks for the response and information. Happy New Year!
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    Wheels for 2009 EB EL

    I'm new to this forum so please redirect me if this is not the right place for this question: Will original equipment 18" wheels from a 2004-2008 F150 FX4 fit on my 2009 Expedition EB EL which has 18" original wheels? I'm looking at these for snow tire mounts. Many thanks!
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    Family of 4 & Dog

    We just picked up our new '09 EB EL - number three since buying our first new one in '98. The first two were EB 4X4's and the latest is an ED EL 4X4. We generally trade at about 75K, but drove the '04 87K. With the exception of one transmission rebuild and replacing front-end seals (both items...
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