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[kkg1280fl]

Hello everyone. I have a 1991 Explorer that I bought second hand back in February. I'm trying to work on my vehicle myself since I've always been a car enthusiast. My first car was a 1989 Buick Electra that I bought when I was 17. I drove that into the ground until 2003 when I bought a 1997 RAV4 and I just sold that to my neighbor when I bought the Explorer. So cars and I have a long history together.

My Explorer is the first car I've maintained with my own hands and the first project was today when I de-greased the engine! (yay!!). Forgive me, I'm a girl and I'm just getting used to getting my hands dirty. My upcoming projects are: changing the oil, a transmission flush, a radiator flush, attempting to diagnose an oil leak (with the assistance of my mechanic friend) using a dye and a black light, a throttle body cleanout (again with the help of my mechanic friend) and eventually I'll do more and more the more confident I get. Let me know if you have any tips for me!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! It should last a long time if you maintain it properly. Do you know what the production date is? You might have one of the first Explorers.

 

[kkg1280fl]

I have no clue, Brooklyn. How would I find out?

 

[Jstcruz]

Welcome to the site!
You can get all the help you need here on the forums!

 

[BrooklynBay]

The label with the production date is on the driver's side pillar.

 

[kkg1280fl]

Ok I'll take a look!

 

[ZakyJ]

Welcome to the group!
i remember when i picked up my explorer i was very eager to get right down to learn how to maintain and keep her running strong as well. after about 5 minutes landed me into this site. a vast amount of knowledge is available here. you wont be disappointed.

 

[kkg1280fl]

I looked on the door and the production date is 10/90!!! Very cool!!!