Inverhyt
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- Oregon City, OR
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 96 EB v8 5l
Heyo!
I own a 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, with the 5l v8 engine. I just replaced my front brake pads (I can actually slow down at a reasonable speed now) and brought the car to a mechanic to perform a checkup on the entire vehicle.
News ain't good, but for a 201k mile vehicle, I didn't expect much.
My oil pan gasket is leaking on to my exhaust and causing a wonderful burning smell after I stop the car. Apparently, it's in a place where they have to take the engine out of the car to seal it. It would cost more than the car's worth to have them do it. I don't have an engine hoist.
My power steering needs to be flushed, front diff needs fluids changed and my transfer case needs fluids changed. At least, that's what I assume, since all this description says is "needs service". Front wheel bearings sound horrid turning around corners and turning the wheel at a dead stop. Mechanic says they need to be replaced in a year or the wheel might go sideways on me.
My engine light is constantly on from a carbon build up in the tubes to my EGR. The EGR has been replaced.
My welding instructor noticed that the camber on my passenger side rear tire was way out of whack. I haven't noticed anything different when driving and I just had the tires rotated. Wear on tread seems to be even.
I just bought this vehicle from family for cheap (Traded a skateboard and $400, so I was not expecting much). I've got tools laying everywhere and a few jacks. What are the cheapest things I can do to increase the life of this car? I'm going to go and pick up a new air filter tomorrow, along with 6 quarts (or more) of synthetic power steering fluid to flush it.
I don't have hundreds on hand, but I'm damn sure I won't need any tools. What do you guys think is going to be the simplest to do, or what should be first on my priority list?
I own a 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, with the 5l v8 engine. I just replaced my front brake pads (I can actually slow down at a reasonable speed now) and brought the car to a mechanic to perform a checkup on the entire vehicle.
News ain't good, but for a 201k mile vehicle, I didn't expect much.
My oil pan gasket is leaking on to my exhaust and causing a wonderful burning smell after I stop the car. Apparently, it's in a place where they have to take the engine out of the car to seal it. It would cost more than the car's worth to have them do it. I don't have an engine hoist.
My power steering needs to be flushed, front diff needs fluids changed and my transfer case needs fluids changed. At least, that's what I assume, since all this description says is "needs service". Front wheel bearings sound horrid turning around corners and turning the wheel at a dead stop. Mechanic says they need to be replaced in a year or the wheel might go sideways on me.
My engine light is constantly on from a carbon build up in the tubes to my EGR. The EGR has been replaced.
My welding instructor noticed that the camber on my passenger side rear tire was way out of whack. I haven't noticed anything different when driving and I just had the tires rotated. Wear on tread seems to be even.
I just bought this vehicle from family for cheap (Traded a skateboard and $400, so I was not expecting much). I've got tools laying everywhere and a few jacks. What are the cheapest things I can do to increase the life of this car? I'm going to go and pick up a new air filter tomorrow, along with 6 quarts (or more) of synthetic power steering fluid to flush it.
I don't have hundreds on hand, but I'm damn sure I won't need any tools. What do you guys think is going to be the simplest to do, or what should be first on my priority list?
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