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    the sputter

    Sputter Have to say my 06 5.4 has done the same for about 10 days now. Felt like bad gas so I added a can of Seafoam to a full tank. No difference so I changed fuel filter and filled up with Chevron mid grade. No CEL, no codes with SnapOn Modis. Coils check good. It sometimes shudders coming to...
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    Sirius satellite

    I have a 2006 EB with RSE. The factory radio is satellite capable but I can't seem to find out what to use. I used to see something on Sirius website but nothing anymore. Would adding anything also disable CD and/or RSE? Thanks
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    synthetic vs dot 3 brake fluid

    DOT 5 vs.DOT 3 Double check me but I believe that DOT 5 is NOT recommended for ABS systems because it develops air bubbles if you rapidly pump the pedal. That is essentially what the ABS system does during a panic stop. It pulsates the pedal for you. If you have ABS brakes I would stick with a...
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    K&N Oil Filter.. Anyone used them?

    K&n I changed my 'ole 97 to a K&N. Never noticed any difference. Some vehicles with the MAF sensor really close to air filter housing can get oil contamination from that type of filter if you get a little over zealous in your application of the oil after cleaning the filter. I never had a...
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    97 Expy EGR code

    Egr Is that the code for insufficent EGR flow? My 97 had carbon build up on the EGR mounting flange. Cleaned it out & changed EGR at same time because I had one. Knew it was the problem the minute I saw the build up. Was the only code my 'ole 97 ever had.
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    Who has the most miles on the odometer of their expedition?

    Your mileage may vary Had a wonderful, low maintenance 97 4x2 for 10 years. Just traded it in for an 06. Had 210,000 miles of which I was responsible for 182,000. Hope the 06 holds up as well!
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