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    Best Air Filter - Prices

    I have never used the K&N filters. My concern has always been will I clean it properly and not over oil the filter causing a problem. I would like to see some opinions on cold air intake. Do they actually justify the added cost and they are made by several companies so would one actually...
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    AC repair question

    The check engine light did come back on. It was P0455 so you were correct. I checked my gas cap and think it might have been lose. It is cleared again so I need to check better during fill-ups or dig into it deeper. The AC just needed a recharge.
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    QUestion about Longevity of the SOHC motor and Explorers in general..how many miles

    My 97 same V6 SOHC engine had 167,300 when I bought it recently. It is at 169,000 now and hasn't shown any signs of problems. Not knowing the past maintenance history I did the oil change right away.
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    AC repair question

    I did join the autoacforum for the AC questions. I will look around a bit before asking it.
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    AC repair question

    I guess I need to confirm that number and description again. Thanks for adding where the high and low ports are.
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    AC repair question

    97 XLT. I have had this for about a month so some problems are expected and obviously I don't know the maintenance history. I noticed the AC compressor cycling on and off so I knew I would need a repair or at least a freon recharge. Last week my check engine light came on so I stopped at an...
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    Chilton or Haynes manual?

    This is good to hear. I have been registered to autozone for a long time but never knew about the manuals online. Thanks.
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    Chilton or Haynes manual?

    I saw that I slipped and put it under the wrong years. Should a moderator delete one or the other. I would be fine with it since it is a generic question. Mark it down as a rookie mistake on this forum.
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    Chilton or Haynes manual?

    I recently acquired a 97 XLT 4x4 and not being all that knowledgeable about automotive repair I was wondering which manual would be best. The 2 I see most often are the Chilton's and the Haynes manuals. Are these any good and would you recommend one or maybe even something different. I don't...
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    How to: Seafoam Your 4.0 SOHC

    So the smoke clears up quickly. That is good. Prior to joining this forum I heard of Seafoam but never heard of what it was used for. It sure seems popular here.
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    Hey From TN

    Hi ROrsburn, I am in Knoxville TN and just bought a 97 XLT 4 door. I am also new to this site.
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    How to: Seafoam Your 4.0 SOHC

    I was curious about all that smoke. Is that what is supposed to happen after a seafoam treatment? Does that smoke clear up in short order or not? To me that looks like you have some serious trouble.
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    All you need to know about keyless entry

    I saw this last night and it worked perfectly today. Thanks.
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    High Mount Third Brake Testing Question

    I just got a 97 with the same problem. I have a couple questions. Where is the ballast located? And how do you remove the light?
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