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Apr 17, 2007 | 03:32 PM

crandell85

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98 explorer servicing

I've a 98 explorer 4x4, 4.0L, automatic<O:p></O:p>

A number of years ago when I purchased this vehicle new, I was given a print out of the dealer recommended servicing schedule<O:p></O:p>

Inspection at 100,000 km and 200,000 km<O:p></O:p>

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Special operating conditions and other services.<O:p></O:p>

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Op code: 132P replace fuel filter every 20,000 km. under special operating conditions.<O:p></O:p>

Op code: 10P off road service every 20,000 km. ( inspect , clean , lube underbody, linkages, vents and brakes)<O:p></O:p>

Op code: 870P Change Automatic Transmission fluid every 200,000 km. ( 50,000 under special operating conditions)<O:p></O:p>

Op code 228P Replace rear axle lubricant every 250,000 km. (100,000 km under special operating conditions)<O:p></O:p>

Op code 5P Replace front axle lubricant every 250,000 km. ( 100,000 km under special operating conditions)<O:p></O:p>

Op code 190P Replace PCV valve every 150,000 km. ( 100,000 km under special operating conditions)<O:p></O:p>

Op code 199P Replace platinum spark plugs every 150,000 km. ( 100,000 km under special operating conditions)<O:p></O:p>

Op code 8P Replace transfer case fluid every 250,000 km. ( 100,000 km. under special operating conditions)<O:p></O:p>

Op code 275P Replace Accessory Drive Belt every 200,000 km.<O:p></O:p>

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The vehicle has been maintained according to the severe conditions schedule as listed in the <O:p></O:p>

owners manual on servicing. The vehicle is mostly city driven but has been <O:p></O:p>

used off road for 15% of the total mileage.<O:p></O:p>

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I wondering if those out there would agree with the dealer schedule.<O:p></O:p>

I am now coming up at 145,000 km and anticipate the 150,000 km service.<O:p></O:p>

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Do you think the called for 150,000 km changes should be done at that time<O:p></O:p>

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Apr 18, 2007 | 09:45 AM

aquanaut20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by crandell85

I've a 98 explorer 4x4, 4.0L, automatic<O

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Op code 190P Replace PCV valve every 150,000 km. ( 100,000 km under special operating conditions)<O

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Op code 199P Replace platinum spark plugs every 150,000 km. ( 100,000 km under special operating conditions)<O

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The vehicle has been maintained according to the severe conditions schedule as listed in the owners manual on servicing.

I am now coming up at 145,000 km and anticipate the 150,000 km service.

Do you think the called for 150,000 km changes should be done at that time

If I read you correctly, you have performed the service a 100,000km, so no there would be no need to do it again at 150,000km.

Should you have drivability issues or a drop in fuel economy(if there is such a condition with an EX) then this service would be in order at any time.

Last edited by aquanaut20; Apr 18, 2007 at 09:47 AM.