Expy Maintenance
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From: San Diego
Expy Maintenance
Im purchased an 04 Expy XLT in Dec, and thus found this Forum. I've learned so much from here. Wish I knew about it when I had my 00 Expy. Don't buy a previous rental!!! That's why I traded it for an 04.
My plan is to keep my 04 for many years and many miles. My question is the best way to accomplish my goal. I drive about 35-40 miles per day, some stop and go traffic.
I'm torn with things like using Synthetic or stayng with DINO till after my warranty expires, using fuel injector cleaners every oil change, etc.....
Please weigh in everyone, what has kept your vehicle running smooth for many miles/years? Do you stay with Ford parts, oils, etc... or move in a different direction.
The most miles I've put on a car is 99K and that was a Toyota, so that doesn't count. They run forever, I want my Ford to reach that and many more!!!
My plan is to keep my 04 for many years and many miles. My question is the best way to accomplish my goal. I drive about 35-40 miles per day, some stop and go traffic.
I'm torn with things like using Synthetic or stayng with DINO till after my warranty expires, using fuel injector cleaners every oil change, etc.....
Please weigh in everyone, what has kept your vehicle running smooth for many miles/years? Do you stay with Ford parts, oils, etc... or move in a different direction.
The most miles I've put on a car is 99K and that was a Toyota, so that doesn't count. They run forever, I want my Ford to reach that and many more!!!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Blue Hill Township
Regular oil changes, and basically follow the ford maintenence schedule. I have never run injector cleaner, and I have 45xxx miles on my 2k. Also, wash the truck regularly, underbody if you live in a salt area. Also, fix broken things right away
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From: Tannersville PA USA
I have a 2004 Expy also. I had 97, 99, 2000 expy's prior to this one.
I had a long discussion with my service manager during the 1st oil change. This truck comes with a synthetic blend 5w-20 oil. It's the only oil they recommend. They buy it by the drum but I found Motorcraft 5w-20 at an R&S store for 1.89 a bottle.
They told me Car Quest carrys it also.
I always use to use Mobil 1 5w-30 in the past but they don't make a 5w-20, just a 0w-20 they say on the bottle can be used in Fords. I'll stick with the Ford blend until I learn more.
The dealer only charged me $1.10 a quart for the oil change. They are competitive with our local Jiffy Lube.
Just my .02---Bob
I had a long discussion with my service manager during the 1st oil change. This truck comes with a synthetic blend 5w-20 oil. It's the only oil they recommend. They buy it by the drum but I found Motorcraft 5w-20 at an R&S store for 1.89 a bottle.
They told me Car Quest carrys it also.
I always use to use Mobil 1 5w-30 in the past but they don't make a 5w-20, just a 0w-20 they say on the bottle can be used in Fords. I'll stick with the Ford blend until I learn more.
The dealer only charged me $1.10 a quart for the oil change. They are competitive with our local Jiffy Lube.
Just my .02---Bob
