Netkeym
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1996 Explorer 5.0 AWD
I just bought a 1996 Explorer 5.0L AWD that I am going to use for a daily driver. It has 130,000 miles and runs great. :exp:
What am I gonna do that hasn't been done? I'm gonna get some decent mileage out of this thing.
So far my baseline with this SUV is about 18-18.5 mpg on the highway and 14-14.5 mpg in town.
First thing I have to do is a tune up and fix any problems.
The CEL is on and I scanned the codes - there were two one to do with the O2 sensor and one about the emissions valve switch not working correctly.
When I scanned historical codes, there were five, four to do with the O2 sensors and the one about the emissions.
So I will keep y'all posted as what I've done and the results along the way. I already ordered a tune and some u/d pulleys. Here is my plan:
1) New O2 Sensors and R/R the emissions control valve.
2) Tune Up including plugs, PCV, filters, and some Sea Foam.
3) Custom Tune.
4) Under Drive Pulleys.
5) Electric Fan Conversion.
6) Good Custom Exhaust eliminating rear cats.
7) Good Cold Air Intake
I'll be keeping track along the way (maybe not as obsessive as Al) and keep my post updated as to progress and results.
Here is a pic of the truck the way it sits:
What am I gonna do that hasn't been done? I'm gonna get some decent mileage out of this thing.
So far my baseline with this SUV is about 18-18.5 mpg on the highway and 14-14.5 mpg in town.
First thing I have to do is a tune up and fix any problems.
The CEL is on and I scanned the codes - there were two one to do with the O2 sensor and one about the emissions valve switch not working correctly.
When I scanned historical codes, there were five, four to do with the O2 sensors and the one about the emissions.
So I will keep y'all posted as what I've done and the results along the way. I already ordered a tune and some u/d pulleys. Here is my plan:
1) New O2 Sensors and R/R the emissions control valve.
2) Tune Up including plugs, PCV, filters, and some Sea Foam.
3) Custom Tune.
4) Under Drive Pulleys.
5) Electric Fan Conversion.
6) Good Custom Exhaust eliminating rear cats.
7) Good Cold Air Intake
I'll be keeping track along the way (maybe not as obsessive as Al) and keep my post updated as to progress and results.
Here is a pic of the truck the way it sits: