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Hello. Last Jan. I replaced the original battery with another just like it...a week later it died...took it back and it tested good. After viewing the neg. bat. terminal I noticed it was cracked, loose (can't be tightend) and corroded. So I want to replace them...is this a tough operation...

My 98 4.0l (6 cyl) SOHC, 130k, has developed a sound that really isn't a chirp, but more of a chug when accelerating. It gets louder when stepping on the gas then almost goes away at idle. It also seems to be at its loudest when colder. My shade tree mechanic says it's the belt, which is two...

Recently I added some injector cleaner to my 98 XLT, 125k. It ran better immediatly. The manufactorer (Lucas) says to use with every oil change. Ok. But what can happen if this product is used more? Say twice monthly or with every tank fill up? I'm sure Mr. Lucas wouldn't mind. Just...

Every morning, and just in the morning there is pulley squeal at start up. By the time it's out of the driveway it is gone. I think it is belt/pulley related, but don't know for a fact. How do I check, or how do I tighten the belt? 125k Thanks.

Have noticed a recent gathering of pink liquid in the garage under the 98 XLT, 6, 2wd. 125k. Checked w/warm engine temp. and while ideling. Fluid came up to the first hole and a tad farther. What is the procedure for troubleshooting this leak? Thanks. -G.

My 6 cyl., 2wd. Explorer leaks freon. My local tech could not find the leak, suggested the dealer. Has anybody gone through this? My guy fills it back up and everything is fine but within a few weeks, warm air. Thanks. :exp: