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    New fuel efficient ATF from Amsoil

    A fuel efficient automatic transmission fluid recommended for GM, Ford and Toyota transmissions where lighter viscosity oil is required. Provides the same excellent protection and performance as AMSOIL ATF. Recommended for vehicles requiring GM DEXRON® VI, Ford MERCON® LV and SP, and Toyota WS...
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    Throttle pedal bracket

    Has anyone had the throttle pedal bracket ( that attaches to the firewall ) break? How did you repair it? Thanks ....
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    New fuel efficient tire from Goodyear

    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced its Assurance Fuel Max all-season tire at its 2009 Dealer Meeting in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. Compared to the original Assurance tire, Assurance Fuel Max provides 27% less rolling resistance. "In response to today's economic environment and...
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    Nitrogen filled tires: ’99 Explorer

    In my boundless pursuit of better gas mileage (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44372&highlight=quest ), I have decided to test Nnitrogen in my tires. Nitrogen filled tires have long been a mainstay of aircraft, racing vehicle and over the road truckers. Some theoretical...
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    How often do you check tire inflation pressure?

    How often do you check tire inflation pressure? Why?
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    Power window malfunctioning

    I am having an intermitent power window ( mostly driver's ) malfunction. Sometimes just opening ther door and closing it will it the window working. I remember reading a thread about the wiring being an issue but cannot find it. HELP, please.
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    27k mile UOA Report: ’99 SOHC

    The data is from my '99 SOHC using Amsoil Bypass filtration ( Dead Link Removed ) and Amsoil Signature Series 0W30 oil (Dead Link Removed ). The mileage on this oil sample is 27,204 miles. This OCI was 18 months. This is the longest time frame I have used for an OCI. No oil filters were...
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    Power window issues: master switch replacement

    Recently I have had issues with the driver’s ( only ) window not responding to up or down commands (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236507 ). The concern magically resolved itself ( yeah right! ). Silly me, I ignored the problem as if it was indeed resolved. It’s a *****...
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    Complete electrical failure

    Tonight I got a phone call from a friend in Atlanta seeking help. His grandson has a 2000 Explorer ( 4.0 SOHC ) and has in the last few days experienced a complete electrical shutdown. The first time he wiggled the battery wires and the power returned. However, a day later while at a stop...
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    Driver's window stopped going up/down.

    Before I take the door apart and start diagnosing the source of the malfunction, has anyone had the following problem. The drivers window will not go up or down. Earlier today the window functioned perfectly and after a trip to the gym, it ceased to function. All the other windows...
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    POLL: what mods do you have

    What mods do you have? This poll allows you to enter more than one; enter all you have.
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    SCT updates

    URGENT UPDATE FOR X3 and SF3 ENHANCED VERSIONS UPDATES AVAILABLE ON SCT WEBSITE Devices Affected: All X3 and SF3's with Serial Numbers starting with "XP010809". Firmware Revision Number: X3 Enhanced: 1.2.110-3000 (file name: X3P_FORDv12110-3000-PRODUCTION.LWU) SF3 Enhanced...
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    Using 87 octane gas with an 89 octane tune

    A while back when fuel costs were through the roof, I did some experimentation consisting making some small modifications to my custom gas mileage 89 octane tune to allow the use of 87 octane fuel. Well after 2 months of testing, the mods were successful. With 89 fuel costing $0.27 more...
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    Cruise control steering wheel switch replacement

    The cruise control switches on the steering wheel of my ’99 finally bit the dust http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221762&highlight=cruise+control . The switches still function but the light output at night is very annoying. In view of the fact that I use cruise control...
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    Oil dipstick failure

    Went to check the oil in my 4.0 SOHC the other day and when I pulled the dip stick out, only the handle came out. The plastic handle broke off at the top of the dipstick. I ordered part number XL2Z6750DA from Torrie at Fast Parts Network ( http://www.fastpartsnetwork.com/ ). The cost was...
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    INJEN/AMSOIL Air Intake Systems

    INJEN/AMSOIL Air Intake Systems Take a look at http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/injen.aspx
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    Relay wiring

    A friend asked me how to wire a five terminal 12 v relay to turn on an accessory. What wires go to which of the terminals? Help, please.
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    Cruise Control switch

    The activation switch ( steering wheel drivers side control ) is falling apart on my truck. The other side switch is in perfect condition. Anyone else have problems with theirs?
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    Dual Mode MAF Enhancer Installation

    To fine tune the function of my HHO generator (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217491&highlight=hho ), I decided to add a dual mode MAP/MAF Enhancer. What is a MAF Enhancer you ask? Basically, the MAF Enhancer is a simple play with resistors device. MAF Sensor Enhancer...
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    Oxygen sensor replacement question?

    What is the easiest way to access the front oxygen sensors 9 for removal/replacement ) on a SOHC? Pictures would be nice. Thanks ....
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    Different electrolyte for HHO generators

    Has anyone experimented with using dfferent electrolyte for HHO generators?
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    HHO: Is it alchemy? Or will it improve gas mileage on a ’99 4.0 SOHC Explorer?

    To further my quest for exceptional gas mileage (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44372&highlight=quest ), after a good deal of research into hydrogen fuel use in automobiles, I decided to try HHO for myself. The literature is full of positive results when using HHO to...
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    Post pictures of your HHO installation

    Post pictures of your HHO installation and tell us about it. Also, please include performance data.
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    Weird starting problem

    Yesterday was the first time my ’99 SOHC failed to start ( ever ) on the first turn of the key. It cranked but failed to start. Upon repeat attempt to start, it just cranked but did not start. At this point, I elected to change the computer tune from my gas mileage tune to the stock tune (...
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    Satellite radio issues

    I have an Alpine CDA-9883 head unit ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1711856#post1711856 ) and the Sirius/Alpine package ( http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1726623#post1726623 ). This combination has performed flawlessly until recently. The...
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