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Hey guys, my first post here though I've been lurking for some time now. For a time now I've wanted an Explorer and finally found a good deal on a used 2000 Explorer XLT SOHC. It's a dream. I really love it and you can say I feel powerful in the road =P. Spacey, I like how it rides, can take it for some off-road adventuring which I already did, but I have a big big problem that I discovered today on a long trip (I've had it for about 5 days or so).
Yesterday before the trip I decided to give it a tune up and saw the car practically had no oil, though the dashboard meter claimed it was just the perfect pressure. I rushed and purchased some more oil. Fast forward today I decide to check it just for the heck of it before going off-road. Well, thing was supposedly without any oil at all. Also, along the trip, I noticed smoke coming from the hood and from the car sides. The problem was so bad the rear door was practically bathed in oil. I bought some oil and not wanting to ruin the trip just kept going ahead and got home safely. I looked at under the car and I am sure the oil is falling just over the exhaust pipe below the motor, which causes all that smoke. I haven't pinpointed the exact location but it seems to be the rear part of the motor. I've heard of seals and other problems but I am asking for some input before going into a costly repair if I can fix it myself, so if any of you guys out there could help I would greatly appreciated it!
Also, the car has the MAX AC problem where it suddenly changes to the upper vents though I found the fix in the forums, the vacuum it seems, so thanks for all the guides. Will be fixing that this week.
Anyway, input is very appreciated. Hope I posted this in the correct place!
Yesterday before the trip I decided to give it a tune up and saw the car practically had no oil, though the dashboard meter claimed it was just the perfect pressure. I rushed and purchased some more oil. Fast forward today I decide to check it just for the heck of it before going off-road. Well, thing was supposedly without any oil at all. Also, along the trip, I noticed smoke coming from the hood and from the car sides. The problem was so bad the rear door was practically bathed in oil. I bought some oil and not wanting to ruin the trip just kept going ahead and got home safely. I looked at under the car and I am sure the oil is falling just over the exhaust pipe below the motor, which causes all that smoke. I haven't pinpointed the exact location but it seems to be the rear part of the motor. I've heard of seals and other problems but I am asking for some input before going into a costly repair if I can fix it myself, so if any of you guys out there could help I would greatly appreciated it!
Also, the car has the MAX AC problem where it suddenly changes to the upper vents though I found the fix in the forums, the vacuum it seems, so thanks for all the guides. Will be fixing that this week.
Anyway, input is very appreciated. Hope I posted this in the correct place!
