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Had the 5r55E serviced at AAMCO. Just the normal pan drop and filter change. Looking at the reciept, it said four quarts of DexronIII/Mercon. Asked the shop owner and he said that they use an approved additive in the Dex/Merc that meets MerconV specs. Said they use it in all cases that call...

Have had the Ex for six years now! 74,000 miles Update - On the third battery, on the third set of tires, on the second IAC, new Monroe sensatraks at 55K, and replaced one ABS rear sensor. Thats it! Oh, did the Om12 gasket/tentioner recall years ago also. Maintenance ...

Bought some Firestone Destination LE 255/70/16s for my 99 Explorer XLT last week. I must say they are by far the nicest riding and handling truck tires I have ever owned. They are M+S rated, not off-road tires, but handled some light gravel and dirt trails just fine. If you are looking for a...

O.K.- I like to wax my truck only once a year and don't want to spend a week doing it. I have that deep wedgewood blue color that shows swirls in it if the wind blows. :( What is the best wax for me (available at most autoparts stores)???

After 60K I decided it was time for new shocks on the 99XLT four door 2wd. After much thought and searching on this site, I decided on the Monroe Sensatracs. Plus, Sears had a buy four and get them installed free deal. $172 with tax and out the door. :) Impressions after a few days -...

Either one any better? I use Prestone, but only out of habit, and its easy to find.

I have a 99 2WD, stock suspension. When the front end gets compressed when going going slow over a bump or coming to the end of a down-slope, I hear a muted Pop sound front the right front. Driveability is fine, alignment is fine, and a visual inspection came up empty. Any usual suspects on this?

Anyone use these? My Ex's rear sags only a tiny bit, but sags a bunch when loaded. These look to be the ticket combined with Reflex Shocks in the front.

Bought the Fram fuel filter. Filter has two blalck protective caps on the ends plus two while plastic clips loosely attached to each stem between the caps and the filter body. Each clip has a flange about a half inch long sticking out of it. Are these the fuel filter release jiggies or...

Not my style at all. You did a nice clean install though.

Wanted to get an update from people who have Edelbrock shocks. Still happy with them? All comments welcome.

After changing my oil I noticed that at startup I was hearing lower engine knocking sounds for a few seconds. This happened at every startup and sometimes even at idle. I had just switched to Purolator Pure1 from the Motorcraft FL1-a. I bought a new Motorcraft and took off the purolator. NO...

Anyone have experience with these? WWW.volantperformance.com I know most on this board have either KKM or K&N, but these look good too.

Very minor- but very annoying problem. when I unbuckle my seat belt and sart to get out of the truck, the tensioner wont fully retract the seatbelt. The result is the belt often gets caught in the door if I'm not watching for it. Anyone with same problem or fix? The belt will retract all the...

Yes, this is a stupid post. But it has been bugging me. Do you say Bilsteen with a hard E or Bilstine with An I? The proper German in me says to say Bilstein with an I.

I have a 99 EX with stock 2wd suspension. My rear suspension is very squeeky when bounced up and down and when driving slow over speed bumps and stuff. No worn components except band that straps together leaf springs have some of the gasket material broken off.. Should I just spray down all...

After 3 years with the 1999 SOHC engine, I have come to some conclusions: 1. This engine is a high performance engine as it comes from the factory. It makes almost as much hp and torque as the V8. Most mods do nothing but degrade reliability of the SOHC. I you want max hp, go with the...