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I am in the process in replacing the trans cooler lines between the transmission and radiator/trans cooler. Both lines are rusted and are leaking. I have brought the lines from rockauto. Today when I tried to disconnect the trans cooler line from the transmission side, I found that I am in...

I noticed that the two steel pipes shown in following pictures are covers by trans fluid because the fluid is in red color. These two pipes are connecting the transmission fluid pan and the trans cooler behind the radiator. So those are trans cooler lines, right? I don't understand why there are...

Today I was jacking the truck up and found that when I pull/push at 3/9 o'clock of both tires, there is play. Both tires are jacked up. I asked my son to push/pull the tire and I take a look at the tie rod and I found that the tie rods are moving left/right when the tire is pushed/pulled...

When I was doing radiator coolant drain and fill, I noticed that the drained coolant has very odd smell. I am not sure it is engine oil or not. But when the coolant dropped to the basket, it has lots of bubbles like below. I did extra three times fill and drain using still water. And...

Well, my battery is almost 7 years old from Costco. Spec calls out BXT-65-650 with CCA value of 650. I recently got a two years old BXT 36R-650 almost free which can fit in the place. However the pos/neg posts are reversed. I am thinking to use 4 Gauge battery cable to extent the existing cable...

My 98 V8 has 120K on the meter and the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one from Ford at about 70K. Recently I noticed some odd behavior. If I press the gas pedal either from a stop or when it is running at 15 to 30 mph, sometimes the engine suddenly runs at 3K to 2.5K rpm. If I don't...

My 98 V8 has 120K on the meter and the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one from Ford at about 70K. Recently I noticed some odd behavior. If I press the gas pedal either from a stop or when it is running at 15 to 30 mph, sometimes the engine suddenly runs at 3K to 3.5K rpm. If I don't...

This is the first time I do a coolant drain and fill and I have some basic questions. From what I read procedures for coolant exchange are described below. 1) Drop the lower radiator hose and drain the coolant. 2) Fill distilled water and run the car about 10 minutes while turning the heater...

I am planning to replace the water pump at the time when I do coolant flush. I am riding 98 V8. I looked at Rockauto and recognize that there are several brand among them Motorcraft is the most expensive. Which brand is the most reliable and economical? Same question also goes to thermostat...

I plan to replace the front and rear differential oil for my 98 V8 AWD. I wonder anyone knows whether both need new gasket for the drain plugs?

98 EB 5L AWD. 113500miles. ABout 5 to 6 weeks ago, engine light was on and P0340 was read. I cleared the code and try to see how soon it comes back. It didn't come back until about three weeks ago. I cleared the code again and it came back two days later. I then started searching advices on...

This suddenly happened. My 98 5L EB has automated climate control. At the beginning of the season, I refilled freon and fixed the blend door in colling position. So the cooling function worked until today when it suddenly start blowing hot air no matter what temprature I set. The last time I...

I got engine light on last week and pulled code P0340 - camshaft position sensor circuit. I then cleared the code. Couple days passed and it hasn;t come back yet. I know that a weak battery or fauty alternator may cause this plus some other causes. What should I do for preventive purpose such...

Below picture is for the left rear windows. Note that the metal frame in the middle of the picture is sticking out at the bottom part of it. It actually corroded inside the rubber protectio nbecause when I press on it I feel that it sounds like many small pieces inside. Although I haven't...

I need to recharge the A/C because the compressor is on and off in about 4 seconds and the low end reading is cycling between 20-45 and the high end is about 140-120. So I sent to to the local store and brought two cans of R134A. By the way the truck is 98 5.0L. Thought that jusy connect the...

Today, I tried to check the A/C pressure using a gauge. When I attached the red cable to the high side, may be I was a little slow, there is some green colored liquid coming out. Once the hose is securely attached, it stopped. I just wonder what could be that. Couple years ago, my A/C was...

Yesterday I was trying to get the 3rd bolt off which locks the actuator for the a/c plenum. The space is very tight in there and I used a mini racket driver with 8mm socket. IN the process, I lost two 8mm sockets which falls into the back of the plenum. After I took the actuator off, I can't...

I am trying to get the actuator of blend door off to check whether it works or not. My A/C blows less colder air and I am not sure whether it is due to the blend door or lack of freon. So first I would like to check the blend door. The actuator is fixed with three screws. Two are in the front...

Yesterday, I completed my first brake bleeding for my 98 EX. Previous bleedings was done at the shop. In addition, I replaced front rotors. Before doing this, I had push backs when braking. Now the braking is so smooth and feels so good. I do have one question regarding the color of the fluid...

My 98 EX has the original head lamps. It is still working but not bright enough comparing with my another car - Camry. I would like to get new lamps but need to understand several things. - Would the lamp's brighness reduce over the time? It is 14 years from when it is manufactured. -...

Hi, recently I found that oil is leaking to the garage floor and I took a picture from behind the truck. The part that is leaking is between the engine oil pan and the transmission oil pan. The oil on the ground is mixed with engine oil (I think) and the pink trans fluid. The leak is not...

From last weekend, the driver side door can't be opened from inside or outside. The remote key unlock doesn't work and the physical key doesn't work either. I think that something is stuck inside the door. When I hit unlock on the remote or the botton on the door panel, I feel that the little...

I am going to bleed the brake fluid which has been replaced for about 45K in 5 years. I think it is overdue. The previous work was done by a shop. ANd I plan to do it myself this time. The question is how much fluid I need to buy for bleed all four wheels? Will 1quart (32oz) be enough?

The 98 EX maintaince schedule calls out 'Inspect and Lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage'. Does anyone know where is the it what to use to lubricate it? Thanks!

Just noticed that Menards is selling Quaker State Full Synthetic engine oil 5W-30 at $2.99 per quart after $2 rebate. It is about $18 per 6 quart after rebate and before tax. I have been using Mobile 1 full Synthetic and that was about $33 per 6 quart. I am considering to use Quaker State if...