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Aug 16, 2004 | 06:47 AM

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eldo

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Tune up?

Just bought a 98 F-150 with the 4.2L. What all is included with a tune up? This is my first ford truck and I dont want to miss anything.

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Jason

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Aug 16, 2004 | 09:54 PM

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StorminTexan

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If I just bought a truck.. This is what I'd do to tune it up.. I just perfer to know "I" changed things..

O2 Sensors
Plug Wires
Plugs
Transmission Fluid
Oil
Differential Fluids

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Aug 16, 2004 | 10:52 PM

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Hey Eldo, welcome to FTE. Nice to have you join us here in the 4.2 forum.
Here's my $.02:

I'd skip the O2 sensors.
If it were mine, I'd do a SeaFoam treatment first.
Then, oil and filter.
Plugs and wires if it has over 70,000 miles and it hasn't been done (Motorcraft for both).
Same for the fuel filter.
Air filter.
Transmission fluid (regardless if it's manual or automatic).

Let us know if you have any questions about particulars. We'll be glad to try and help!

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Aug 17, 2004 | 05:55 AM

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StorminTexan

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and this years Superior Ford Award goes to

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BrianA!

LOL

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Aug 17, 2004 | 06:39 AM

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BrianA

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well, actually I forgot to mention changing the blinker fluid.

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Aug 17, 2004 | 08:02 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianA

well, actually I forgot to mention changing the blinker fluid.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will get to most of it this weekend.

I changed the muffler bearing, but didnt find the reservoir for the blinker fluid.

Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)

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Aug 18, 2004 | 11:12 PM

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Black4.2

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The reservoir for the blinker fluid does not exist, the fluid, instead comes out of the power steering, one of those all-in-one designs. Hey guys, seroiusly, I can't find the drain plug for the door oil. Any help here?

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Aug 19, 2004 | 09:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Black4.2

The reservoir for the blinker fluid does not exist, the fluid, instead comes out of the power steering, one of those all-in-one designs. Hey guys, seroiusly, I can't find the drain plug for the door oil. Any help here?

It's on the passenger side.

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Aug 19, 2004 | 10:27 PM

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homer4.2

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I've ALWAYS wondered where that was located!! Thanks Joe!!!

I'm gonna go oil my door resivoir right now!!

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Aug 19, 2004 | 11:11 PM

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Black4.2

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Why you are at it...I think it would be best to change the Hinge air filters, Maybe go with a K&N...

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Aug 19, 2004 | 11:53 PM

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Racerguy

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You might want to try synthetic blinker fluid from http://www.kalecoauto.com/

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Aug 20, 2004 | 09:42 AM

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BrianA

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Dave,
Never seen that site before. That is GREAT! Thanks for the link.
Man I want one of those O-pipes!

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Aug 20, 2004 | 10:00 AM

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true4.2

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Heck yea! I was thinking more of the filter removal kit! 15 hps wow!

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Aug 20, 2004 | 02:27 PM

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Nice site, I like the idea of the exhaust filter, especially since I have no muffler!

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Aug 20, 2004 | 08:11 PM

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O-pipes!!

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Budget lowering kit!! Four nails!!

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With those redhead headlights, people think that you were coming in reverse.

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