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therise21
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- '97 XLT SOHC
open the hood up and if it is the SOHC there will be a plastic cover on top of the engine that says SOHC. its real obvious so you cant miss it.
dman726749
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not really...its a tried and true powerplant.....
00XLS
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- Explorer 00 XLS
keep up with the regular maintence and i've read from many she'll stand by you, the prefered oil around these parts is syn., but theres about a 1000 threads on why so use the search. welcome
vdaily89
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- 98 XLT 4x4
00XLS said:
Yeah I thought about switching to synthetic. Figured it would only help keep it in good shape. Since it is low miles (42k) I'd like it to last a long time. I think I'm going synthetic on my Mustang next time I change the oil in it too.
pax
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- 95 XL 4x4 2door
That is a very durable engine. I have 285,000km (170,000 miles) on it, no works on the engine. Just the lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends replaced and few other normal wear and tear items. A very good truck.
project92
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- 00E.B.,93 xlt 92 xlt
very good motor none of mine stopped I pulled the first one 236,000 and swapped in a 60,000 mile motor second motor had 232,000 when I swapped it off NO major problems
FreeWheelin4x4
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- '95 XLT 4.0 OHV 3.55
I just wish my 95 ohv got more than 15mpg =( Other than that, I love the engine and also haven't had any problem with mine in the short time. A friend has the same as me, 95 ohv xlt 4wd, his has 220k on his and still runs good.
Mattbuyshouses
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- '95 XLT
I've got a 4.0 OHV, 172k miles engine is still runnin like a champ. Just replaced a few parts on it recently and did a tuneup. Recently replaced water pump, power steering pump, idler pulley (broke), tensioner pulley, plugs, wires, pcv valve, and AC compressor. A few hundred bucks in parts for the last few years of service without fail and when I need to go somewhere I turn the key and go without reservation. I love my X and promise to not neglect it so much in the future for it's devoted service. Seriously tho, it's a great engine, gets decent mileage and has been relatively trouble-free.
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