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  1. rjdelp7

    Top Tier Gas

    Ethanol free has 'more gasoline content'. Gasoline has more energy content. Most stations with E0 are 90 or 91 octane. In the north, were it's cold half the year, motors don't run better(they run rich). Ethanol absorbs moisture. Compressed air gets hot(aka turbo boost)also absorbs moisture...
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    Top Tier Gas

    He said 10% increase on 91/0% ethanol, plus better towing. The Ecoboost can use E10, that's 10% max, not E85. I would say 'ethanol is bad for turbos', according to Ford engineers. But, hey what do they know...
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    100k tuneup time

    If you wait 100K to, 'do maintenance', then post a question on what 'What should I do'. If you gave a rip you realize doing maintenance, is kind of important. You obvious read the 100K spark plug interval. Why wait until it actually turns 100k? That is maximum recommendation. The owners manual...
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    Cost of Ownership

    There is a saying 'If you have to ask..HOW MUCH?, you can't afford it". You should buy a Prius.
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    Top Tier Gas

    On the East Coast gasoline is pumped from the Houston refinery up(north). I think it's called the patriot pipeline. All gas in my area(western NY) comes through that pipe. Do you really think there is a difference in gas, when they all use the same source.
  6. rjdelp7

    100k tuneup time

    You already exceeded maintenance requirements on this vehicle. The fact you 'have to ask what to do' is a clue. I would trade it in.
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    Help me Find where my SUV is leaking Please.

    I can give you a few places to check. The sunroof drain may be clogged and overflowing, Drivers door seal, cowl seal panel, under the wipers and the windsheild.
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    Headlight Replacement Suggestions Please-2000 XLT 4X4 Sport 5.4L

    Stay with OEM type. Those cheapo fake, projector lamps, usually are not as bright and blind on coming traffic. I bought a pair of new OEM(included bulbs) on EBAY for under $40. They look and work great.
  9. rjdelp7

    Rebuild Top End or New Engine 183,000

    Who would procharge. one of the top 5, worst engines?
  10. rjdelp7

    Rebuild Top End or New Engine 183,000

    A crate 7.3l is over $11K plus labor to install/modify. The new 10sp is also almost $5k and much longer. No one in there right mind would sink $15K-$20K into a 2013.
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    Rebuild Top End or New Engine 183,000

    OK...What is CPPS? ', 'used to be a bucket of bolts in washing machine? 'letting off the juice(electricity)backing up an incline...huh? , 'noticed they OF'd it?, 'tried to talk to the navigator'...wtf?, unmating(not a word) the drive train or rocket surgery(what the hell is that?). I guess...
  12. rjdelp7

    2016 Expedition XLT EL

    Why do you think they added port injection in 2017? Other manufactures encountered the same problem. BMW I hear is a nightmare, with direct injection. I was told this prior to buying a 2015. It was left unsold until late 2016.The salesman actually told me to wait until the 2017's came out. I...
  13. rjdelp7

    14 expedition low/rough idle

    Bad plugs will have hard starts and poor performance, but the have to be basically shot. I would try spraying the throttle body. They get build up with gunk and starve the engine for air at idle.
  14. rjdelp7

    2016 Expedition XLT EL

    2015-2016 have carbon build up issues. There is no easy/cheap fix for it and it triggers the CEL. Removing the heads is required. Don't walk away...run
  15. rjdelp7

    Keys missing a chip

    I ran into the same problem with my 2011 Mustang. I ordered the key/fob from Ebay, It did not program as a 3rd key. I found a different one listed as 'Ford CWTWB1U793 80bit chip SA blank key/fob(4 button)'. It was about $10 on EBAY and worked. It was cut at my local hardware store and I...
  16. rjdelp7

    Blower motor

    Cabin filter, blend door...maybe
  17. rjdelp7

    Rebuild Top End or New Engine 183,000

    I don't get your lingo, leave out the cute BS and ask the question
  18. rjdelp7

    2018 Engine Replaced

    What did the original OP mean by 'holding gears'? Is that like dropping into a lower transmission range and driving. I call that abuse.
  19. rjdelp7

    Feeling “baited and switched” from Berkeley Ford in SC

    In 2003, I leased a Chevy, Monte Carlo. I used my supplier discount, which is basically a no haggle price. I was quoted a monthly price of $197/24months with $1800 down for tax and fees. Upon delivery, while signing paper work, noticed my monthly payment was $203.44. I was told the extra $6, was...
  20. rjdelp7

    Factory Exhaust

    Ford use a resonator near the tail pipe. It takes the crackle and harshness out of the exhaust. Check if it's missing. I have read may post in this forum, of owners removing them. They either hate how they look or are trying to hot rod and tune it for more power.
  21. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    Please provide proof of being .4 slower. We all would love to see it(so would Ford). You probably would have the fastest Ford SUV in the world.
  22. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    The $90K Jeep Trackhawk(fastest SUV on the planet) has the supercharged 707hp "Hellcat' engine, AWD with launch control. It does 0-60 in 3.4 sec. A tuned stock Explorer is a .6 sec behind. I love to see that.
  23. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    You did buy a 5.4l 3V...
  24. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    Can the Eco Boost run E85(or Explorer). The 5.0l Mustang doesn't. I don't think the Shelby can run it. Corvette and Dodge Hemi don't. Strange, if it makes more power. Edmunds did a test of E85 and declare it's a total failure on almost every level.
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    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

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