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    2002 7.3 Powerstroke in Excursion - coolant recommendation?

    Hello, I have the subject vehicle and I have been using peak global and distilled water in the cooling system since I have owned it (about 2 years and 7 k miles). I am reading that is not the right stuff but I usually buy that in bulk since I have so many other vehicles. What is the right...
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    New to me 05 Ford Ranger 4x4 with 4.0 v6 80k miles what oil?

    Manual says 5w-30. What brand would you use? Dino or Synthetic? I hear that the timing chains can give trouble on these and are a bear to replace. Want to stay ahead in part through oil choice. Thanks.
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    4R100 2002 Excursion 7.3 Diesel 4x4 transmission fluid?

    Hi, What fluid does this take and what are some good fluids to run in there meeting the Ford spec? Of course my owners manual disappeared before my time. TIA
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    Best high mileage oil for 2004 Forester XT with EJ257

    There is an unknown oil leak on my 2004 Forester XT where it is dripping onto my passenger side exhaust manifold rather slowly. I replaced the valve cover gasket and half moons just 50k ago along with the turbo oil return line. I am short on time and would like to know if HM oil might work to...
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    Control Arm bushing lube?

    I hate changing these out on my MK4 2003 Golf TDI or on any car for that matter. I just changed them out. Is there any lubricant that I can use to make them last longer? Thanks.
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    Shift cable lubricant?

    Hello, I would like to know what (if anything) you like to use to keep shifter bushings and cables lubricated if that doesn't do more harm than good. I am interested in lubricating bushings/cables at the shifter and at the trans. Sure these line items can be replaced and will need to be...
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    fx730v engine in Toro Zero turn

    Hi, I have this engine in my zero turn. I am noticing what appears to be high consumption (like half a quart every few hours or so) with whatever the dealer filled it with. It now has 29 hours on it. I want to cover myself from warranty issues in case this continues to be a real oil burner...
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    Spray lubricants getting too expensive. What are some alternatives?

    Not too long ago I would stock up on Advance Auto Parts liquid wrench cans for lkke 2.50 a can with coupon code. I am broker today than I was then and can't see paying 7.50 a can for the same thing today. I have all these old cans with just a spritz left because I am scared to get rid of them...
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    Oil filter for 7.3 liter powerstroke diesel?

    Hello, I got the help I needed here on oil type for my 02 7.3 psd for which I have settled on TSC Travellers oil for the buck and 5k OCI. What say you about the oil filters? I am not inclined to spend alot there either. The stock motorcraft is getting expensive especially for such a short OCI...
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    7.3 PSD 2002 Ford Excursion 4x4....202k...which oil?

    Hey, New to me vehicle. I have always wanted one and decided to pull the plug and couldn't be happier. With the 15 quarts of oil needed per oil change and a factory OCI of 5k miles I think that oil choice is pretty doggone important especially since I have a few other vehicles. I have all...
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    0w-40 M1 FS Euro Synthetic a good choice for my 04 Forester XT with EJ257?

    I use this oil in one of my ALH TDI(s) I get rebates and all of that each time I purchase so I stock up. Is this also a good/great choice for the 04 FXT that is Stage 2? RT6 is just too expensive off sale for my tastes and I have tons of other vehicles. It has about 135k miles with no visible...
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    Cleaning up a valve face on a Briggs a 15.5 Briggs for Lawn tractor?

    Hi, The valve face is full of carbon but I really don't want to spend much time cleaning it up and removing it. I'd like to just replace the head gasket and do a quick and dirty cleanup of it like I did the piston. Would engine cleaner and a little bit of sandpaper be ok or just leave it alone...
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