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  1. Don Hall

    What do you pay for an oil change?

    :waytogo: I can't beat that price..... "A new track record". :waytogo: :worthy:
  2. Don Hall

    What do you pay for an oil change?

    Walmart, Amazon, Autozone, Ford dealers..... just to name a few.
  3. Don Hall

    What do you pay for an oil change?

    Mike, absolutely do the change yourself. You will need a filter cap tool (photo) that is driven by a ⅜" socket wrench to remove the filter, and a funnel for the oil. Make sure the filter tool fits the filter. There are several sizes. A shallow oil catch pan is desired, available at most auto...
  4. Don Hall

    What do you pay for an oil change?

    My 2004 Expedition with standard tires provided plenty of room to perform oil/filter changes without jacking the truck. Just slid a piece of cardboard for ease of movement under the truck, and it took just a few minutes. Now, at 88, with very limited driving, oil changes are a thing of the...
  5. Don Hall

    Charging system

    :waytogo:
  6. Don Hall

    Charging system

    Nothing wrong with trying to do your own trouble shooting. My humble advice would be to disconnect one battery post while checking for obvious wiring defects. If no wiring problems are obvious, reconnect the battery, and begin using your electrical meters and knowledge. What can happen with a...
  7. Don Hall

    New from Utah

    :welcome: May help (?).... https://theprecisiontools.com/remove-bolt-that-keeps-spinning/
  8. Don Hall

    Rattle Trap

    MY 2004 doesn't rattle one iota, but you don't know me. :Big Laugh:
  9. Don Hall

    New Regulator installed in the drivers Door.

    From the internet..... don't now if it will help: It looks like you have two problems first is the control relay is sticking on and you have a switch that is stuck. Here is a wiring diagram so you can see how the system works. Here are some guides that will show you how to test the switch and...
  10. Don Hall

    Charging system

    I understand your desire to save money, but sometimes it is necessary to spend in order to solve a problem. Why not take your vehicle to an auto-electric shop where they solve electrical problems before the vehicle catches fire? Adding parts without proper diagnosis is wasting money.
  11. Don Hall

    AC compressor burn out #3

    https://aristair.com/blog/8-preventable-causes-of-ac-compressor-failure/
  12. Don Hall

    Orlando Florida signing in

    :welcome:Michael! Please distance your computer to protect us form the heat and thunder in Orlando
  13. Don Hall

    Overheating Issue

    Check the radiator level before start-up. Fill, if necessary. Check the coolant reservoir before start-up. Note the level. Check the coolant reservoir when hot. The level should be higher. Check the coolant reservoir after cool-down. The level should be lower. You may have insufficient...
  14. Don Hall

    14 Temp Spike

    If the coolant is low, no need to add more coolant. Just add water. Adding coolant to the plastic reservoir will not immediately fill the radiator. Coolant will only flow from the reservoir to the radiator during engine cool-down via a siphon. If the siphon is not working, the 'closed system'...
  15. Don Hall

    Rear wheels isolated, won't turn

    TRAINMASTER'S POST IS WHAT THIS FORUM IS ALL ABOUT! :waytogo::waytogo:
  16. Don Hall

    14 Temp Spike

    Nice explanation, and photos, Joe. My '04 only has 19K miles on it, so I am not familiar with the engine compartment. I don't recognize a t-stat housing in the photos. I see the 'bulge' you reference, but I can't tell you what it is. From your explanation: "driving the truck around the...
  17. Don Hall

    14 Temp Spike

    Cooling is a simple equation. All that is needed is coolant flow, and air flow. Stop one, or both, and you will experience overheating. Your truck uses a closed cooling system. As the coolant heats, it expands, and travels to the overflow bottle. When it cools, it reverses flow via a siphon...
  18. Don Hall

    CB ANTENNA

    Research this unit. Inexpensive, easy to install, 1 good review: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200703284_200703284?utm_source=bing_PPC&utm_medium=Dynamic Search Ads&utm_campaign=All...
  19. Don Hall

    She is gone...

    :waytogo:
  20. Don Hall

    Hellooooo

    :signs131:
  21. Don Hall

    Heater Noise very loud in Heater in 2013 Expee

    Based on your description, either a fan blade is broken, or a blade is out of adjustment, and hitting something. It is inconsistent for the fan to not activate with AC on, if it activates with heater on. Have never oiled a fan in any of the autos I have owned, and I have owned many. I'm...
  22. Don Hall

    Ouch

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  23. Don Hall

    Unusual Coolant Petcock Location?

    No, just ensure that the correct coolant mixture is used....see link: https://peakauto.com/experience-peak/blog/cold-weather-antifreezecoolant-how-low-can-your-antifreeze-go/
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