X6StringerX
Explorer Addict
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- 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
I've always ran Valvoline High Mileage in my high mileage vehicles, but after reading a lot on this forum, I think I might make the switch to a full synthetic. Amsoil sounds very promising.
My only concern is that my Explorer has 129k miles and I was wondering if it might be a bad idea to switch to a full synthetic at this point? There are no visible leaks currently and the engine purrs like a kitten with no putters, no rough idling, and no stalls. Do you guys recommend switching to Amsoil in my situation? Also, has anyone used the Amsoil Engine Flush? Is it basically the same as Sea Foam? I have a "to do" list for the Explorer. So far, it includes the following:
Sea Foam (already purchased... going to attempt it tomorrow)
Plugs (Bosch Platinum... going to change them in the next couple days after the Sea Foam)
Amsoil Series 2000 0w-30 Motor Oil
Amsoil EA011 Oil Filter
Amsoil EAA122 Air Filter
Amsoil Series 2000 75w-90 Differential Fluid (Is this recommended for both the front AND rear in an AWD?)
Synthetic Tranny Fluid (any recommendations?)
Shocks (either Bilstein or Monroe Reflex... opinions?)
Bushings (poly bushings of some sort... haven't researched them... opinions?)
Debadge Emblems (probably do this tomorrow when I Sea Foam)
Clean Throttle Body (tomorrow)
Coolant Flush
Replace PCV Valve
Ghetto Air Box Mod (drill holes in under side of air box to increase flow... maybe tomorrow)
Tires (Falken STZ04 255/70/15... probably within the month)
Brake Pads (I think I'm going to make the switch to ceramic pads to minimize dust)
Oh yeah, I've had the X for about a month... I took it the next day after purchasing it and had true duals installed... 2-1/2" all the way back with 3" chrome tips. It has a nice deep growl now.
Any suggestions, tips, etc. are welcome... furthermore, they're encouraged and appreciated!
~Jordan
My only concern is that my Explorer has 129k miles and I was wondering if it might be a bad idea to switch to a full synthetic at this point? There are no visible leaks currently and the engine purrs like a kitten with no putters, no rough idling, and no stalls. Do you guys recommend switching to Amsoil in my situation? Also, has anyone used the Amsoil Engine Flush? Is it basically the same as Sea Foam? I have a "to do" list for the Explorer. So far, it includes the following:
Sea Foam (already purchased... going to attempt it tomorrow)
Plugs (Bosch Platinum... going to change them in the next couple days after the Sea Foam)
Amsoil Series 2000 0w-30 Motor Oil
Amsoil EA011 Oil Filter
Amsoil EAA122 Air Filter
Amsoil Series 2000 75w-90 Differential Fluid (Is this recommended for both the front AND rear in an AWD?)
Synthetic Tranny Fluid (any recommendations?)
Shocks (either Bilstein or Monroe Reflex... opinions?)
Bushings (poly bushings of some sort... haven't researched them... opinions?)
Debadge Emblems (probably do this tomorrow when I Sea Foam)
Clean Throttle Body (tomorrow)
Coolant Flush
Replace PCV Valve
Ghetto Air Box Mod (drill holes in under side of air box to increase flow... maybe tomorrow)
Tires (Falken STZ04 255/70/15... probably within the month)
Brake Pads (I think I'm going to make the switch to ceramic pads to minimize dust)
Oh yeah, I've had the X for about a month... I took it the next day after purchasing it and had true duals installed... 2-1/2" all the way back with 3" chrome tips. It has a nice deep growl now.
Any suggestions, tips, etc. are welcome... furthermore, they're encouraged and appreciated!
~Jordan