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  1. GaryH

    Issue with 2004 expedition 5.4

    Have you checked or replaced the oxygen sensors? What code numbers are you getting with the OBD II scanner? Check engine light is on, right?
  2. GaryH

    5W-20 Ford recommended oil

    I'm here in Texas where I imagine it gets a bit hotter than Florida on average. Been using the factory recommended 5W20 in my 03 for 17 years with no problems. Doesn't use oil between annual changes at around 5k to 6k miles.
  3. GaryH

    How many miles on your 2nd Gen Ford Expedition?

    Bought my '03 in 2006 with 31k on it. Now it's got almost 92k. Had a couple of plug coils go out. When the 3rd one went out, I had all the coils and plugs replaced late last year. I get a CEL every 6 months or so for P0442, I think. Small evap leak. I just reset it with my OBD II reader...
  4. GaryH

    Washer fluid drained overnight

    How common is this issue? I filled the washer fluid reservoir on Saturday. Sunday morning the low washer fluid warning came on. Yep, the bottle was completely empty. Could find no leaks under the hood. Pulled the passenger side kick panels off under dash and found the hose disconnected. It's...
  5. GaryH

    Drastic drops/returns of oil pressure (5.4L 3v 2009)

    A long shot, but is it possible the oil pick up tube was knocked out of place from the collision?
  6. GaryH

    Transmission fluid change or flush

    I'm coming up on 92k on my 03, so it's decision time for me. I'm thinking about using an evacuator pump through the fill tube and doing it myself. Couldn't hurt anything, right?
  7. GaryH

    Coolant Refill after Water Pump and Thermostat

    I believe the reservoir cap has now become the radiator cap. It is pressurized, so be careful. But you can refill your coolant by just pouring it into the reservoir bottle. It will folw down in to the engine block. Burp the hoses by squeezing them, run the engine a while and keep checking the...
  8. GaryH

    Go over 6 months between oil changes?

    I put only between 3k and 5K annually on my '03, been doing annual oil changes since 2006 with no problems. Mobil 1 5w20.
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